NO CD In Boot Device List

Discussion in 'Windows Guest OS Discussion' started by NormNWDEI, Jan 2, 2011.

  1. NormNWDEI

    NormNWDEI Bit poster

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    Hi,

    I have just licensed Parallels Desktop 4 for WIndows. When trying to create a new Virtual Machine, it does not use the CD ROM to locate the OS Install files. When I checked the Boot Order dialog, no CD device is displayed. However, when I look at the VM Configuration, it does show the Real Device as Enabled and Connected.

    How can I get the CD into the Boot Device list of the Virtaul Machine? It is enabled in the boot sequence of the real PC.

    I am running WIndows 7 Ultimate X-64 on a Dell T7500 box.

    Thanks,
    Norm
     
    NormNWDEI, Jan 2, 2011
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  2. NormNWDEI

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    Resolved

    FYI to readerss.
    I have resolved this question - changed the configured location for the CD-ROM device. Once done (IDE 1:1), the device appears in the boot devices list.
     
    NormNWDEI, Jan 2, 2011
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  3. mmika

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    NormNWDEI, it is very interesting, what location for CD-ROM device
    was set, when you encountered a problem?
     
    mmika, Jan 23, 2011
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  4. NormNWDEI

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    DVD Configuration with problem

    Hi,
    The DVD configuration that was in effect when the problem occurs was the default when trying to create anew virtual machine. It was:
    CD/DVD-ROM-1
    Enabled - checked
    Connected - checked
    Real Device
    CD/DVD-ROM: Default CD/DVD-ROM
    Interface: IDE
    Location: IDE 0:1
    Passthrough - checked

    Norm
     
    NormNWDEI, Jan 23, 2011
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