Just installed Parallels can't use Bootcamp

[dekard]

Why can't I use my bootcamp partition? I get this error:

Error: PRL_ERR_DISK_GPT_MBR_NOT_EQUAL (0x80021065)

VMware Fusion 4 sees it fine, was going to purchase Parallels because I seen reviews are better for it, but not if I can't get my bootcamp to be seen in Parallels without reinstallation.

Wonder why my bootcamp partition works great, and VMWare can see it but Parallels cant.

 

[joevt]

Does the disk contain your Mac OS X partition? If so, then you need to boot from a different disk.

 

[MacRaccoon]

Does the disk contain your Mac OS X partition? If so, then you need to boot from a different disk.

yeah makes sense, but how do i boot osx from a different disk? Can I install it on usb or ipod and boot from there?

 

[joevt]

Yes, you can install Mac OS X to an external USB or FireWire drive and boot from it. It's always handy to a have a second drive to boot from when doing partitioning work.

I think only the old FireWire iPods were usable as an external harddrive. If you don't have one of those, then you'll need to use something else.