Mac CD/DVD not available if VM running

Discussion in 'General Questions' started by rdip, Dec 4, 2007.

  1. rdip

    rdip Bit poster

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    I have Parallels running with Windows installed.

    If the VM is running and I switch to the Mac desktop, the CD/DVD is not available. If I close the VM down - it automatically comes back again.

    Has anyone come across this before?

    Regards

    Richard
     
  2. rm53

    rm53 Member

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    It's not a bug, it's a feature...
    The VM grabs the CD if you allow it (default). Only one of Mac OS X and any VM can access the CD at the same time.
    If you don't want to have the CD mounted in the VM, just tell PD about it in the VM settings.
     
  3. rdip

    rdip Bit poster

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    I thought the idea was I could move 'seamlessly' between applications on Mac or Windows in the VM - without having to shut down or decide which OS takes priority :)

    Regards

    Richard
     

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