Snow Leopard + Windows 7 + Parallels 5 = Compatible?

Discussion in 'Installation and Configuration of Parallels Desktop' started by Cliff K, May 7, 2010.

  1. Cliff K

    Cliff K Bit poster

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    Has anyone had any success in getting Parallels 5 to work in a stable fashion with Snow Leopard and Windows 7? In my case, Parallels 5 crashed Windows 7 so I had to re-install this operating system.

    The installation of Parallels 5 went perfectly, but within a few hours after installation, the software was having problems connecting to and operating Windows 7, and ultimately, I had to re-install Windows 7.

    I've also observed on the main forum for Parallels 5, that many users who are trying to use this software with Snow Leopard and Windows 7, are not having any lasting success.
    Personally, I'm not comfortable working with Parallels 5 again until they have released some software patches that address the current stability issues. I have tried contacting Parallels 5 Email Support but they have not returned my inquiries.

    Thanks for any feedback.
     
  2. Shaddam IV

    Shaddam IV Forum Maven

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    I have been running a Parallels 5 Windows 7 64 bit (Enterprise) VM in Parallels on a MBAir since Parallels 5 came out. No Windows stability issues encountered here.
     
  3. Hondo

    Hondo Junior Member

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    I've been running Parallels 5 on a MacBook Pro 13" with Windows 7 (32 bit) Pro for about 4-5 months now with no stability problems whatsoever.
     

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