Newbie Install

Discussion in 'Installation and Configuration of Parallels Desktop' started by jmarkt, Dec 10, 2010.

  1. jmarkt

    jmarkt Bit poster

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    My local Apple store knew nothing about installation of Parallels! So, I'm on my own. Do I initially install Win XP using Boot Camp, THEN install Parallels? If so, Boot Camp will not allow me to install because my Win XP Install disks (note plural) have one disk with Win XP (that apparently contains SP1), and the other disk is "Upgrade" that includes SP2.

    Boot Camp requires that only ONE disk be used, that has SP2?????? These are bonafide XP disks that I purchased with my PC system in 2002, but apparently I can't utilize them with Boot Camp.

    Does Parallel "replace" Boot Camp, or will it allow me to use my current XP disk(s) without my having to spend another $150 for a second copy of windows.

    NEED HELP PLEASE! First time converter from PC to iMAC, and getting more confused every day! Thanks!
     

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