No boot device found

[pinoydude99]

I'm getting the message every time I try to install XP Pro SP2 onto my MacBook. All of hte settings for the CD/DVD ROM are correct, and I even took an image of the CD and tried to use the image but still get the same error. I also tried each of the three different boot orders. Any ideas what is wrong?

 

[kgregc]

Does the CD/DVD screen in the Config Edit look like this?



Which version of Parallels are you using?

 

[pinoydude99]

It says I'm using Build 1848. The config menu does not look remotely like that. It seems like the normal edit window, and I've double checked all the settings.

 

[Ynot]

pinoydude99, try to download updated quick start guide with step-by-step procedure of configuration and installation of Windows XP under parallels. you should take it here:

http://download.parallels.com/RC/Parallels Desktop for Mac Quick Start Guide.pdf

 

[pinoydude99]

I've tried that guide, and i still get "No boot device available, press Enter to continue" message right when starting the VM.

 

[joem]

The guide suggests connecting the CD to 0:1. It works better with the CD connected to 0:0 and the hdd connected to 0:1 (unless they've fixed it).

Then after the install, connect the hdd to 0:0 and the CD to 1:0 for normal operation.

 

[pinoydude99]

I tried that, but I still get the same error message, and I trie all 3 boot sequences as well.

 

[Ynot]

pinoydude99, ok, can you show your PVS file to us ?

 

[kenduit]

Hi
I am haveing the same problem."No boot device available, press Enter to continue I also got this message"INF file txtsetup.sif is corrupt or missing, status 512. Setup cannot continue.Press any key to exit."
Followed all instructions includeing detailed pdf file instructions found on this thread.
I would appreciate any help .Thanks Ken

Installing into a new macbookpro ,

 

[max_y]

same problems here, see link

http://forum.parallels.com/thread4363.html

 

[Ynot]

kenduit, i can suppose that your CD is scratched or smth. like this.