Run EXE, choose virtual machine

Discussion in 'Installation and Configuration of Parallels Desktop' started by RobF, Dec 29, 2009.

  1. RobF

    RobF Bit poster

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    I have two virtual machines, one Windows 7 and the other is Windows XP. If I launch a .exe file from Finder, it always tries to run it in my Windows 7 virtual machine. I'd like to be able to launch it in Windows XP (which is what I use most often). Is there a setting for this?
     
    RobF, Dec 29, 2009
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  2. wonder_mice

    wonder_mice Hunter

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    Hi, the solution is simple:
    1. Go to your Windows XP Configuration
    2. Choose Options tab
    3. Go to Shared Applications
    4. Enable SmartSelect if it is not enabled yet
    5. Click on the button "SmartSelect Associations"
    6. Choose "Windows Explorer" application in the drop-down list
    7. Locate .exe file extension in the extensions list and set to use "Windows Application" for it
     
    wonder_mice, Dec 30, 2009
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