Installing XP

Discussion in 'Installation and Configuration of Parallels Desktop' started by Row Palmer, May 17, 2009.

  1. Row Palmer

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    Hey,
    Can anyone help me with this. I've installed parallels on my mac os x 10.4.11 and i'm attempting to install windows xp with sp3. I am using a copy of this cd with the product key supposedly embedded on the cd, thus making it unnecessary to enter the key during the install. While parallel attempts to install windows xp, it asks me for the product key. PS, I got this cd from the Computer Science department at the school, and its a cd that i've seen work on other computers. How can I get this to install on my computer?
     
    Row Palmer, May 17, 2009
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  2. ddahle1970

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    Is it a "OEM" CD - made for use on a specific PC platform? You just might have better luck if using a real retail CD and key...
     
    ddahle1970, May 18, 2009
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  3. Bopanna I G

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    Bopanna I G, May 18, 2009
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  4. MarkS

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    Can you please repost? When I click on this link it comes up as outdated....
     
    MarkS, Jul 6, 2009
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  5. Bopanna I G

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    Hello,

    I apologize for the outdated link provided in the old post.

    Please check this updated article which talks about the OEM version of Windows.

    http://kb.parallels.com/en/5129

    Thank you.
     
    Bopanna I G, Jul 7, 2009
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