Am new to parallels. When trying to install XP I get a total crash (looks like a kernel panic) when clicking on the green actuate button. I’ve retried several times with the same results. Are there any better installation instructions available?
Upgrade to a later version of Parallels. You need to be running Build 1970 or later. (Only run something later if you're willing to beta test software.) You can get 1970 by using the Check for Updates command in Parallels' Help menu.