Non-system disk or disk error

Discussion in 'Installation and Configuration of Parallels Desktop' started by jpipitone, Nov 2, 2007.

  1. jpipitone

    jpipitone Bit poster

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    EDIT: Please ignore, The disk isn't SP2. Sorry for the post.


    I've just done a clean install to Leopard, and installed Parallels build 5160 Desktop for Mac.

    I have a fresh Windows XP ISO that I made from a CD, as well as the CD. If I try to start an install of XP Pro SP2, I get a:

    "Non system disk or disk error, Replace and press any key to continue"

    Sort of like the CD isn't bootable - this happens both when I attempt to install from an ISO or a CD.

    Any ideas?

    System:
    MacBook Pro 2.0ghz Intel Core Duo
    2 GB RAM
    200GB internal hard drive
    Mac OS X 10.5
    Parallels build 5160
     
  2. Teletubby

    Teletubby Bit poster

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    I spent many hours with this problem too and finally found this post from smelvis on this board:

    1) Found Knowledge base article http://kb.parallels.com/entry/30/458/

    2) Before, I tried installing from Disk Image using "Express" install. Article suggested using "Typical" install. That seemed to do the trick. XP is now up and (mostly) running.
     

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