Can't open win files with Parallels

Discussion in 'Windows Virtual Machine' started by ea2012, Dec 11, 2011.

  1. ea2012

    ea2012 Bit poster

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    Just downloaded a file. The file has the parallels logo over it stating it's a windows file. I try to open it and nothing.

    The first file was a .msi file to run a program.

    The next was an adobe file for a program that works fine when everything is done via windows, but if i download file in mac and try to open it with windows. Nothing.

    ANy ideas
     
  2. strells

    strells Product Expert

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    How are you opening these files? Are you just double-clicking or are you right-clicking and selecting Open with? If you use Open with, you should choose to use Windows Explorer in your VM.

    Steve
     
  3. YanaYana

    YanaYana

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    click 'Get info' and check the default application to open. If you believe it is incorrect - change the default application to appropriate Windows application from Parallels Applications folder.
    To be able to do it you need to have your Windows applications shared with Mac - check in VM Configuration > Options > Applications
     

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