Windows apps won't run

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MikeA

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I am running Desktop 4, build 3810, and Windows XP Pro with all the latest MS updates. I had a problem with my previous version of Parallels where something got corrupted in the virtual machine, or windows, or ???, and until I reinstalled Desktop 4, I was unable to get WinXP to run under Parallels. Not sure if this is related to the problem I describe below.
Anyway, now Desktop 4/WinXP Pro seem to be running ok. However, I can't get Windows Media Player to start. I click on the icon, get a short hour glass, and then nothing else happens. No app, no processes, nothing. Also, when trying to install a third party app (Charmed Quark Control software), I get a similar aborted startup.
Any suggestions?
How do I go about completely uninstalling Parallels, including the virtual machine stuff, and starting over?
Thanks
Mike Aymar
 
Thanks.
I pretty much got it sorted out without having to do a repair. One of the apps needed to have all it's folders sitting on the windows side of the file system, and wouldn't install otherwise. My other problem was with WMP and I just downloaded the most recent version and it installed and executed fine.
So, I am good for now.
Mike
 
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