INSTALL ERROR: Unable to allocate memory for monitor PE!

Discussion in 'Installation and Configuration of Parallels Desktop' started by Jeff DeMello, Apr 11, 2008.

  1. Jeff DeMello

    Jeff DeMello Bit poster

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    SYSTEM: Brand new 17" MacBook Pro, 2GB, 160GB (1 hour old) ... first installation of any software was Parallels (installed fine).

    Tried to install Windows XP ... OS Installation Assistant:

    1) Express
    2) Entered my Windows XP Home Edition Product Key, Name, Business
    3) No extra options.

    I get the error: Unable to allocate memory for monitor PE!

    This is repeatable. HELP! What do I do now?

    Thanks in advance,
     
    Jeff DeMello, Apr 11, 2008
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  2. Xenos

    Xenos Parallels Team

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    Hello Jeff,

    In order to fix this issue please try to do the following:

    a) reboot the MAC

    b) decrease the size of RAM memory allocated to the virtual machine

    c) enable virtual memory preallocation

    d) reinstall Parallels Desktop using the following procedure:

    http://kb.parallels.com/entry/21/235/

    Best regards,
    Xenos
     
    Xenos, Apr 15, 2008
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