I'd like to ask you about the problem with install of the Windows XP on Mac computer. I have Parallel Desktop 4 and tried install Windows XP from original Microsoft CD. Instalation started but stopped several times before screen point "Windows Installation" (just after " Install preparation" - or similar cause I have Polish installation CD and Polish alerts). Windows cannot go through this point (and install succesful). I still have alert on bottom virtual zcreen: Parallels Tools are not instaled (when trying install - installation not works). Thanks in advance for helping me. Janusz
Make sure that CD-ROM is enabled and connected. You can check this in configuration of the virtual machine on CD/DVD-ROM page. Under Boot Order menu item move CD- ROM to the top. If the above did not help then try creating ISO image of the CD and install Windows from the image -- http://kb.parallels.com/en/4664.