How do I restore Parallels with all files and programs?

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How do I restore Parallels with all files and programs?

My wife has many "scrapbook" files stored on Parallels. I reformatted my Macbook Pro but now I need to restore Parallels and all those files. Anyone know how to save me from the wrath of Cath?

T.

Macbook Pro, Mac OS X (10.5.5)

Posted on Oct 26, 2008 8:27 PM

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Answer 1

Kappy

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Oct 26, 2008 8:44 PM in response to TylerDLR

Do you have a backup of the system on which Parallels was installed? If not, then there's no way to restore it. If you do have a backup you will have to locate all the Parallels folders and files to their respective locations on your system disk. Parallels creates folders for its essential files including the the pseudo-disc in a variety of locations. You will also need to install Parallels again.

Look for the Parallels folders in the /Home/Library/ folder, /Home/Library/Applications Support/ folder, and in your /Home/Documents/ folder. Preference files are in the /Home/Library/Preferences/ folder.

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Answer 2

Oct 26, 2008 8:45 PM in response to TylerDLR

What did you back up your machine to?

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Answer 3

TylerDLR Author

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Oct 27, 2008 4:44 PM in response to TylerDLR

Thanks guys. I had to reinstall Parallels and reinstall XP, then also restore all 4.56GB of XP again to get everything back, thanks.

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