Parallels 14 - Windows XP do not launch

Discussion in 'Installation and Configuration of Parallels Desktop' started by GeorgesZ, Aug 23, 2018.

  1. GeorgesZ

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    MacOS 10.13.6, when i launch my Windows XP VM, i got :

    A file or device required for the operation of Hard Disk 1 does not exist or is used by another process, or you have no permission to access it. The virtual machine will continue running, but the device will be disconnected.

    All was working on parallels 13 before update
     
  2. Dmitry@Parallels

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    Hi @GeorgesZ, our Support Team will contact you soon for assistance.
     
  3. RolandS8

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    Just a question, is this problem solved and does Windows XP professional runs under Parallels 14? I want to run XP prof. on my Mac but want to be sure all is good.
     
  4. RolandS8

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    Dmitry, has this been solved?
     
  5. Dmitry@Parallels

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    Hi Roland, this was pretty unique issue with WinXP, we offered our assistance but did not come to the resolution in the end.
    Are you planning to upgrade to version 14 from a previous one?
     
  6. RolandS8

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    Hi Dmitri, yes I had 6 and need to run XP again after a long time. Can I download 13 somewhere
     
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  9. GeorgesZ

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    Hi Roland, i don't know why, but the XP HDD seems to be corrupt. I do not know if it's me, the mac update or parallels update ... and my backup have the same issue so the corruption must occur during my last VM usage.

    The Parallels Team support was great !
     
  10. RolandS8

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    Hi Georges,

    Thanks for the update, at this moment I'm struggling with other issues, I'm trying with 13 at this moment but don't get the assistant running on the Windows PC.
     

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