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I am using Fusion 1.1 62573 . VMWare Tools is installed - I am running in Unity mode usually. I also have Parallels on this machine but I NEVER run them at the same time. I’ve read all over these boards that this should be fine. (I want to completely convert to Fusion)

Parallels 10, the current version of Parallels, has been updated with experimental support for Windows 10 preview builds, but it is not currently compatible with the release version of Windows 10.

I have a MacBook Pro, Running 10.5.1 fully updated according to Apple Software Update. It is 2.4G Core 2 Duo, 4GB RAM lots of free disk space (100+GB)

Installing Parallels For Mac Windows 7

I am using Windows XP SP2, fully updated according to Windows Update as a Guest. All windows network settings are defaults.

obtain IP address automatically
obtain DNS settings automatically

After a brand new installation of Fusion with all defaults except 1GB of RAM, I am using Share Network Connection (NAT) and I am unable to see my Windows shares on my home network. My home network is one network 192.168.1.1 (gateway) - 255.255.255.0, workgroup name “home”. Alll other connected devices get a 192.168.1.* address from my Linksys WRT350N router.

Browsing/using the Internet works fine.

Everything works perfectly if I switch Fusion to Bridged. I am pretty sure this problem has to do with the software/Fusion DHCP. I do not want to run in Bridged mode for several reasons.

OSX sees and I can use the Windows shares fine. Parallels does also. See IFCONFIG and IPCONFIG output below:

VMware Fusion menu bar > Help > VMware Fusion Help > Moving and Sharing Files with Your Mac suggests:
+ To view shared folders in a Windows guest by using Windows Explorer+
+ 1Choose Start > My Computer to open Windows Explorer.+
+ 2 In the Address box, enter
.hostShared Folders+
+ The Explorer window displays your shared folders.+

This doesn’t work. Get “Workgroup is not accessible..” Nothing is displayed in My Networks|Workgroups either.

VMware Fusion 1.0: Sharing Data: http://mylearn.vmware.com/mgrReg/plan.cfm?plan=3193&ui=www is very basic and is really only sharing between OSX and the guest and all of it works.

I’ve googled what I understand and looked on this forum and cannot figure out what to try next. I did find the very well written VMware Fusion Network Settings by Dave Parsons, but as I tried and understood it and tried it I could not change the results.

ifconfig -a output:

fw0: flags=8802<BROADCAST,SIMPLEX,MULTICAST> mtu 4078

lladdr 00:1b:63:ff:fe:8a:ae:1e

media: autoselect <full-duplex> status: inactive

supported media: autoselect <full-duplex>

en1: flags=8863<UP,BROADCAST,SMART,RUNNING,SIMPLEX,MULTICAST> mtu 1500

inet6 fe80::21b:63ff:fecc:b726%en1 prefixlen 64 scopeid 0x6

inet 192.168.1.102 netmask 0xffffff00 broadcast 192.168.1.255

ether 00:1b:63:cc:b7:26

media: autoselect status: active

supported media: autoselect

en2: flags=8963<UP,BROADCAST,SMART,RUNNING,PROMISC,SIMPLEX,MULTICAST> mtu 1500

inet6 fe80::21c:42ff:fe00:0%en2 prefixlen 64 scopeid 0x9

inet 10.37.129.2 netmask 0xffffff00 broadcast 10.37.129.255

ether 00:1c:42:00:00:00

media: autoselect status: active

supported media: autoselect

en3: flags=8963<UP,BROADCAST,SMART,RUNNING,PROMISC,SIMPLEX,MULTICAST> mtu 1500

inet6 fe80::21c:42ff:fe00:1%en3 prefixlen 64 scopeid 0xa

inet 10.211.55.2 netmask 0xffffff00 broadcast 10.211.55.255

ether 00:1c:42:00:00:01

media: autoselect status: active

supported media: autoselect

vmnet8: flags=8863<UP,BROADCAST,SMART,RUNNING,SIMPLEX,MULTICAST> mtu 1500

inet 172.16.42.1 netmask 0xffffff00 broadcast 172.16.42.255

ether 00:50:56:c0:00:08

vmnet1: flags=8863<UP,BROADCAST,SMART,RUNNING,SIMPLEX,MULTICAST> mtu 1500

inet 172.16.115.1 netmask 0xffffff00 broadcast 172.16.115.255

ether 00:50:56:c0:00:01

ipconfig /all output:

Windows IP Configuration

Host Name . . . . . . . . . . . . : VMWARE-XP

Primary Dns Suffix . . . . . . . :

Node Type . . . . . . . . . . . . : Unknown

IP Routing Enabled. . . . . . . . : No

WINS Proxy Enabled. . . . . . . . : No

DNS Suffix Search List. . . . . . : localdomain

Ethernet adapter Local Area Connection:

Connection-specific DNS Suffix . : localdomain

Description . . . . . . . . . . . : VMware Accelerated AMD PCNet Adapter

Physical Address. . . . . . . . . : 00-0C-29-50-4C-0A

Dhcp Enabled. . . . . . . . . . . : Yes

Autoconfiguration Enabled . . . . : Yes

IP Address. . . . . . . . . . . . : 172.16.42.128

Subnet Mask . . . . . . . . . . . : 255.255.255.0

Default Gateway . . . . . . . . . : 172.16.42.2

DHCP Server . . . . . . . . . . . : 172.16.42.254

DNS Servers . . . . . . . . . . . : 172.16.42.2

Lease Obtained. . . . . . . . . . : Monday, January 14, 2008 2:04:38 PM

Lease Expires . . . . . . . . . . : Monday, January 14, 2008 2:34:38 PM

Any advice or direction appreciated.

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I just purchased a new iMac (2.66 c2d & 4gb of ram), Parallels 4, and Windows XP. I would like to get great performance whenever I use Windows XP and would like to know which installation procedure would help accomplish that.
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Windows On Mac :: Installing Parallels Tools While In Boot Camp Windows 7

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I am trying to set up a Parallels 4 VM for a Windows 7 x64 Build 7000 boot camp partition, but parallels tools will not install. Half way through the process, a windows unsigned driver security box pops up, and when I tell it to install anyway, it still rolls back the installation process and I get the message 'An error has occured while installing parallels tools, click OK to restart your computer and try again.' or something to that effect. I have tried this about 15 times, and I have tried uninstalling/deleting the VM and re-creating the VM to no avail.
What I want to know: Is there a way to manually install Parallels Tools while running in the boot camp partition, just like installing any other application? I want to install it outside of Parallels, since for some reason it keeps screwing itself up when trying to set up the drivers as a VM.

Windows On Mac :: First Time Windows Installing Boot Camp And Parallels?

I have a 15' MBP. Hardware in my sig.
I'm getting Win7 this week. I'm getting it free from school and unsure at this point whether it will be 32 or 64 bit. That said, here's what I want to do with my setup.
1: School. I have to use Office 2007 for my classes. Office 2008 for Mac is not supported, because some of the formulas that you create in 2008 won't convert correctly into 2007 format and I can't have that. I will also use IE due to the fact that neither Firefox nor Safari will play my Mediasite classes correctly in Silverlight. Only IE allows me to speed up the playback. I am going to use Parallels 5 for this.
2: I game, but not much. The one game I love and will definitely put on my Mac is Morrowind. I want to use Boot Camp for this reason.
Soooo, I have been told that if I'm going to install Windows under Boot Camp that I should do that install first. Then install Parallels. I'm really not sure how to do any of this. I understand that I will only need to install Windows a single time and that it should work under with Boot Camp or Parallels.
i have the Boot Camp install PDF from the Apple site, but I'd love some tips, tricks, help, advice, words of wisdom, etc., from this forum. Please tell me what you think about which to install first, what approach to take, how much HDD space I should partition when I install under Boot Camp, etc.

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I was planning on installing Win7 on it and using Parallels for the times I have no Mac option (specific games or apps).
Should I install it as a boot camp partition and then link it in Parallels or just do a clean VM install in Parallels? I'm curious as to what the experiences are and what is my best course of action when my machine shows up.

Windows On Mac :: Installing XP On Parallels?

I have an iMac (250G) and I would like to install Windows XP pro on Parallels.
During the installation phase i got to some questions:
1. Disk repartition - what should i do here, should i change the something?
2. Disk format ?
how to install the Windows XP successfully.

Windows On Mac :: Installing 7 In Parallels?

I have Windows XP and Vista loaded on my Macbook using Parallels.
Both run fine without any issues.
I loaded Windows 7 and it too runs fine except it won't pickup and recognize the Mac's network adapters. I cannot connect wirelessly to the Internet with Windows 7.
Both Win XP and Vista connect wireless - no problem.
In the Windows 7 install I get a code 10 error. I have tried getting the network adapter drivers from the Mac by install DVDs and 'Computer' (right clicking on network adapter and installing Broadcom adapter.
Anyone else experiencing this problem. I have checked out Parallels and they have nothing on it yet. I have submitted a ticket of complaint to Parallels today to see what they say..

OS X :: Connect Windows Printer To Mac Through Parallels

I have a MacPro and I installed Parallels on it to run Windows XP. Everything seems to work perfect but I was wondering if I can use my Windows printer (Canon MF3240) with Mac. I tried adding a printer through the System Preferences but when I go to the Windows Printers parts Mac doesn't have any drivers for this printer? Is there something I am doing wrong or is there any other way I can use the printer?

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I'm currently running BootCamp with Vista, but I'm getting tired of rebooting. If I install Parallel would I have to reinstall Vista again, or can I use my current partition?

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I just bought Windows 7. Can I install on both bootcamp and parallel or can I only pick one or the other since i only have one license?

Windows On Mac :: Installing Snow Leopard Upgrade To Parallels 5

I have a MacBook, 2Gig memory, 2.18 mhz, running leopard. My best Bible software has to be windows (Logos) Mac version is no where near its potential here, everything PC has crashed in last 8 months. I pulled out o;d Parallels 3 and a whole bunch of old software, getting ready to get to migrate to Win 7.
I have ordered Snow Leopard.
I have ordered Parallels for Mac ver 4 (OLD VER ?)
Getting free upgrade to Parallels 5
Will probably get an OEM version of Win 7 Ultimate.
1- Can I just install the upgrade to parallels 5
2- if I have to install parallels 4, all I have is XP.
3- My Logos Bible software will 'Sing' on Win 7 need to get there
4- Do not want to reinstall XP as Win 7 has to gut it.
I would rather just not do any of this and wait for my first SS check! But I have to and do not know what to do first. It would seem Snow Leopard but I do not want to do Parallels 4 then parallels 5 if I do not have to. I am canning all my PC stuff and love the intuitiveness of all Apple stuff including software.

Windows On Mac :: Installing Win7 - Difference Between BootCamp / Parallels

New to macs here actually new to apple also. I had a few questions regarding installing windows 7 on my late 2009 macbook pro 15'. What is the difference in bootcamp and parallels is it? Does one run like a virtual windows in the background while bootcamp let's you boot in either osx or windows? I have a xps desktop from Dell that has windows vista pre installed. Now I bought a copy of windows 7 when it was released fro newegg. Now I assume I cannot use that disc and serial, is that correct? Since I use it on my xps desktop? I would need to purchase another copy of windows correct? With that said, which version do I purchase? 32 or 64 bit? My Macbook pro is pretty much already setup (apps, pics, music, etc) can i still install windows 7 or will it format my HD and i would need to then reinstall everything on the Mac side? What are the 'major' cons to installing windows 7 on a mbp? So far I have gathered battery life being the biggest con, any others?

Hardware :: Installing Windows Printer On Mac?

I have an Epson stylus pro 4000 printer. I connected this printer with USB to a computer with windows XP. I shared this printer in a network. When I acces it from another windows PC, it works fine. However when I try to use it from my mac (OS X 10.5.8) it does not work. I can find the printer on the network (System preferences-> Print and Fax -> + -> Windows -> select printer). (Note, I'm dutch, so I translated the names, I hope it is clear).
Now here the problem starts:
When I select the printer, I have to choose (Print according and here I can select various printer drivers. But the Epson stylus pro 4000 is not in the list! So I did have a look on the internet and found that this printer cannot work full functionally at OS X 10.5.x. However there was a 3.09 version which allowed some limited use. So I did download this file and installed it. But what do I have to do now? The driver still is not in the driver list in the add printer menu.

Windows On Mac :: Parallels 3 To Parallels 4 - Data Stays Intact?

I have Parallels 3 installed, mostly to run MS Money. Last night I installed Snow Leopard, unaware that Parallels 3 is not compatible. It appears that I need to go out and buy Parallels 4 as that will work with Snow Leopard.
My question is will all my data within Windows remain if I install 4 or will it be a completely new Windows? And if so, how do I go in and retrieve my MS Money data as I can no longer access it with Parallels 3.

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If I install Parallels on a new MBP with the intention of running a few XP apps, will I need the 64-bit edition of XP?

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Has anyone successfully installed WindowsXP within Parallels on their MBA? I created an ISO of the WindowsXP CD-ROM, put it on a flash drive, and tried to install it, but Parallels is telling me that the boots from the various drives failed. I've read all of the documentation on the Parallels website and it should be working to install using the ISO.

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Before I installed Parallels 5, I had a 2.4ghz 13' MBP w/ 4GB RAM that was dual-booting Windows XP. I then installed Parallels, and instead of installing an OS from a CD (I have Win7 fresh install CD), I decided to instead install Windows XP onto my VM from Bootcamp since my specs aren't as fast and I heard Win7 may lag a bit more than XP.
My question is, in the future if I want to install Win7, what would happen in these 2 scenarios:
1. I install Win7 onto my bootcamp partition (would my parallels copy of windows become corrupt/unusable?)
2. I install Win7 onto VM via Parallels

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I've already tried the following:
1. Booted the computer with the Windows installation DVD to do a 'start up' repair attempt.
2. Created a new virtual machine.
3. Done a system restore to before the new version of Parallels was installed.
There was a time when Parallels froze and I had to 'force quit' it. That could have corrupted something with the Boot Camp partition. Could that be the case?

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Seems like VMWare are offering a better helping hand than Parallels Desktop - and while it is not supported yet by them, they say that if you use Windows 2008 Server Config everything works apart from sound.
So am I best giving it a bash with VMWare's Fusion? 30-day trial for free. But I'd rather try get Parallels working since I paid for it.