What do I install First?

[john doyle]

Do I install Windows prior to installing Parallels?
I have a brand new MacBook Pro and purchased Widows OEM V7, and Parallels Desktop 5.
Do I install Windows using Bootcamp, then Parallels?

Would appreciate any advice, can't seem to find this basic info in the supplied book.

 

[KevinClarke]

Hi John,

You need to install Parallels S/W first, this will lead you through the installation and set-up of your virtual machine, which will be your Windows 7 S/W installation part.

Once you get going installing Parallels it is pretty self explanatory, especially in Version 5. I don't use bootcamp just parallels to access my Windows 7 Virtual machine, though if your intention is to use both, again during the Parallels installation it will ask you if you are intending to use Bootcamp partition I believe.

I hope this helps
Regards
kevin