Parallels Update Freezez Guest Operating System

Discussion in 'Windows Virtual Machine' started by Kristin, Jan 19, 2009.

  1. Kristin

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    Every time I try to update Parallels in my guest OS, Windows XP, it freezes. I have been trying for at least a month now. What can I do to fix this? I am following the prompts that come up when Windows finishes loading. I have also tried a manual update. Either way my guest OS freezes. I have to do a force quit every time to get out of the system. Then I have to start all over again only to have the same thing happen. Please help!
     
  2. John@Parallels

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    What version and build you are using?
     
  3. Kristin

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    I am running Parallels version 3.0. The update is for built 5626 I believe. I'm at work right now so I'm not sure which build I am running before the update. I want to say it is 5618. But I'm not sure. Thanks!
     
  4. DaTa

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    Hello, Kristin,

    Please, manually download the newest build using the link given in the article below:

    http://kb.parallels.com/en/5802

    and install Parallels Desktop 5626 from this package.
    Please, make sure, that you download the same language pack as you currently use in your Parallels Desktop.
     
  5. Kristin

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    I am running version 5608.
     
  6. Kristin

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    Do I need to be in Windows when I do the download?
     
  7. Kristin

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    I was able to do the download manually.
    Thanks!

    I anticipate that this problem will arise with any new update. If so, should I return to the same link and download manually? Why does this happen?

    I update when in Mac, right?

    Then when I log onto Windows I will be prompted to update again, right?
     
  8. John@Parallels

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    You need to shutdown Virtual machine and quit Parallels before running Install Parallels Desktop from downloaded dmg file
     

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