Macbook pro crash on play VM

I have been a macbook pro convert for a year now. When i first got my mac, i thought i needed to get Parallels installed to ease my segue into OSX so i could run any windows dependent apps. A year down the track i have not used Parallels, but now finally i have an application that i need to use on XP and i am having problems getting it going.

When first installed, it all worked no problems. Having not used it, my system has undergone some changes. For example last week i had to re-install OSX because of a problem i had when updating the OSX to 10.4.11. so now i am back to running 10.4.8. My version of parallels is Build 1848.2.

Today i tried to start parallels and it wouldnt start properly due to something missing. I didnt really take notice of what this problem was, but since i had to reinstall OSX last wek i figured something went astray so i just reinstalled Parallels. So i start up parallels again and then basically just press Play hoping windows would start up, and thats where the curtain rolls down and i have to do a hard shut down. I figured XP would be installed ok, and we just get going.

I could not find any trace of XP in my apps folder, so i am wondering if maybe it is not installed. (where would i find it on my mac?) Figuring it was not installed, i then followed instructions in the book, did a new VM wizard and wrote over existing windows XP VM, and then put windows CD in and had boot from CD option ticked. I then pressed play and the curtain rolled down again.

I am actually completely lost now.

some config settings:
acceleration: high
modified : n/a
boot sequence: Hard disk, floppy, CD rom
Auto Start: off
VM state : Off

My system is macbook pro 2.33 GHz intel core duo 2, 2GB 667 MHz DDR2SDRAM,
Hard drive: Capacity: 111.47 GB Available: 39.49 GB

Looking for guidance....
Many thanks

Rodney

 

Hello,

please try to install the latest build 3214. Do you have US, UK or localized version of Parallels Desktop?

Best regards,
Stacey

 

I bought my copy in Australia.
I'll do a software update. will it be cool with OSX 10.4.8?

 

Rodney,

do you know where to find the latest build? I cannot provide you with the link unless I certainly know what version do you have. This could only be known if you send me your key via PM so I will be able to ask the OrderSupport group.
Build 3214 has better performance comparing to build 1848.

Best regards,
Stacey

 

i am trying to download via software update. (if only my connection doesnt keep cutting out!)