Alex & Kevin (aka bighauns & kdtop),
You're both working too hard to fix this thing!
One thing to remember about Parallels Desktop for Mac is that each build has two components unique to that build: The Parallels Tools and the Parallels Uninstall program. You
cannot uninstall Parallels build 3188 with a build 1970 uninstall program (which is probably what you have on your original CD). Each uninstall program is backwards compatible though, in that you can use the build 3188 uninstall program to remove a Parallels build 1970. And yes, the Parallels uninstaller doesn't remove all Parallels files but in 99% of the incidents I've worked with, the uninstaller removes the files that are critial.
Also, after upgrading Parallels, trash your current Parallels icon in the Application Dock or on your desktop and replace it with "Parallels Desktop" icon in the Applications>Parallels folder. This will resolve the "
virtual machine being unable to connect to some driver" error that Kevin experienced.
My suggestion to both of you is to download the 3188 DMG package from the Parallels website
http://www.parallels.com/en/download/desktop/ then use the uninstall program, then the re-install program. Once the install program finishes, it leaves a Parallels folder open on your desktop. Drag the "Parallels Desktop" icon to your Dock and launch Parallels from there. After launching your VM, cancel any Windows "found new hardware" wizards and promply open the Actions menu and choose "install Parallels tools". Follow the install sequence. After Windows reboots, you should be healthy and happy again.
Good luck! DS
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