hi, hope someone can help. I recently downloaded Avast AV and whist running a scan I deleted a parallels file and a couple of minutes later my parallels died. I have no idea what I deleted and how to recover it. I went about reinstalling parallels which automatically created a backup of my previous install on my external harddrive. However, after looking at the backedup files no file is greater than 80mb. I had backed up most apps etc. but am most concerned about my outlook.pst file which seems it hadn't been backed up. is there any way in which i could recover this? The Microsoft Windows backup shows a folder with all applications but am unable to associate and open in new VM. Parallels desktop 3.0 build 5584 any ideas? All help gratefully received.
Could you please clarify if .hdd file was deleted or was it only some particular files/folders on virtual disk. Also clarify which Backup utility did you use (Time Machine, Manual Backup copy etc..)
Hi. unfortunately i can't completely recall but believe it was a .hdd file but my backup also has an xp.hdd file but each time i select it i continue to get message "file corrupted". The backup utility was unfortunately a manual backup copy. The files backed up whilst reinstalling parallels desktop are: Microsoft windows XP.pvs unattended.fdd Windows Applications folder Windows Disks folder winxp.hdd Hope this helps.
