Only have xp Upgrade and Win 98 Full - How do I Install?

Discussion in 'Installation and Configuration of Parallels Desktop' started by mybubbles65, Aug 20, 2007.

  1. mybubbles65

    mybubbles65 Bit poster

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    I tried installing my Windows XP Upgrade and of course I'm being asked for a full version disk of any version of Windows. I eject the XP disk and put in the Win 98 disk. It asks me to hit enter to continue but nothing happens when I hit enter.

    How do I install Windows when all I have is a full version of Win 98 and an XP upgrade?
     
  2. jackybe67

    jackybe67 Pro

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    reboot mac and try to install a new vm with win98
     
  3. jbh001

    jbh001 Member

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    This may be dumb, but on Macs, the ENTER key and the RETURN key don't always function the same. The RETURN key is part of the QWERTY keyboard, while the ENTER key is part of the number pad. This may sound dumb, but do you get anywhere by pressing RETURN versus ENTER?

    Also, I've seen several threads on this subject. When you do a forums search what other suggestions/work-arounds do they suggest?

    The recommended method seems to be here:
    http://forums.parallels.com/showthread.php?t=15084#post76956
     
    Last edited: Aug 24, 2007

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