Parallels won't recognize Windows XP boot disc

Discussion in 'Parallels Desktop for Mac' started by Bos, Oct 3, 2006.

  1. Bos

    Bos Bit poster

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    I'm trying to reinstall everything after doing a clean and install to wipe out a virus I got on the Windows side. (Thanks MicroSoft!) :mad:
    Problem is, Parallels won't recognize the Windows boot disc when its in the DVD drive.
    Running Mac OS 10.4.8 on a MacBook Pro 17".
    It was working before, but can't figure why it won't now.
     
    Bos, Oct 3, 2006
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  2. constant

    constant Forum Maven

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    There is a Mac technical forum. You will no doubt receive more help if you post there.
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    constant, Oct 3, 2006
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  3. David Corrales

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    Set the boot order to CD-ROM first...
     
    David Corrales, Oct 3, 2006
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  4. rjsb

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    I have the same problem. Had 4 happy months with Build 1848, then XP wouldn't start up, so I upgraded(?) to Build 1970 & tried to re-install XP. Problem: Parallels Installer Assistant can't see XP CD. I created a .ISO image of the XP CD, pointed the Installer to it, still can't see it.
    I'm thinking of reverting to Build 1848.
     
    rjsb, Dec 6, 2006
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  5. hevans

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    Something similar

    I was able to do a clean install of XP - but now Windows will not recognise my Office installation disk. The disk appears on the mac desktop.

    Hugh
     
    hevans, Dec 7, 2006
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  6. hevans

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    OK - my issue is fixed.. I had somehow disconnected the drive.

    Hugh
     
    hevans, Dec 7, 2006
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