Problem with new VM after Windows UG

Discussion in 'Windows Virtual Machine' started by John Wreathall, May 30, 2009.

  1. John Wreathall

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    I created a new VM running Win XP. But to do so, I had to start with installing Win98 and then install XP from an upgrade version. The new VM says it's running Win98 although Coherence mode works fine. I cannot change the setting for the OS to XP.

    The real problem I have is that "Install Parallels Internet Security" is grayed out and Kaspersky was one of the reasons for picking PD over Fusion.

    I have a seond VM created by Transporter that is also XP. Installing PIS is available for that VM but I already have an antivirus installed on it.

    Any ideas or suggestions, either to change the OS setting or at least to get PIS to install?
     
  2. estrelnikov

    estrelnikov Parallels Team

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    Have you tried Configure -> General tab -> change OS Version to Windows XP?
     
  3. John Wreathall

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    Problem with new VM

    I did. It's grayed out to not allow any change.

    Thanks.
     
  4. estrelnikov

    estrelnikov Parallels Team

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    virtual machine should be turned off to make changes
     
  5. John Wreathall

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    Perfect! Now changed and PIS is installing.

    Many thanks, John.
     

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