Parallels with existing Windows partition

Hi,

I have an iMac running both OS 10.4.5 and Windows XP using boot camp. Can I install Parallels to make use of the existing Windows partition, or do I need to erase the existing partition or create an additional Windows partition?

Thanks,
Greg

 

Yes, you can use existing Boot Camp Windows as VM,
Please see details in Parallels Desktop for Mac user guide from http://www.parallels.com/en/download/file/doc/Parallels_Desktop_for_Mac_User_Guide.pdf page 217