Problems Installing Windows XP

I have installed Parallels and now am trying to install XP however, it does not recognize the cd rom drive. i checked the conf. and it is set up correctly. what could be the problem. it is a new Windows XP Home edition - right out of the box.

please help.

thanks

 

How did you try installing it?
Can you please tell what mac and version off parallels your running?

Normal you do this :

1) choose new
2) windows express
3) choose windows xp
4)fill in your lincence key
5) a name is specified "microsoft windows xp" next
6) virtual machine, next
7) insert cd (look at more options that "real cd/dvd" is enabled, not ISO)
8) click finish

 

thanks for your response. i knew what to do. the problem was it wasn't working as expected.

however, i uninstalled and reinstalled using the "typical" option and it worked. no idea why that should make a difference but it did.

thanks again for responding.

 

glad it worked