Can I use Windows XP using Parallels?

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Can I use Windows XP using Parallels?

Greetings, all...

OK, I know that I can't run XP using Boot Camp under Lion and my new MacBook Pro - but can I use it running Parallels? I bought XP but have no desire to purchase Windows 7 at the outrageous prices that Microsoft charges. I got Parallels in a 'bundle' that I purchased through MacWorld, so I already have it.

Just wondering - before I go through the laborious task of finding my ancient XP disc.

Thanks,

Clinton

MacBook Pro (15-inch Late 2011), Mac OS X (10.7.3), 8 GB RAM

Posted on Apr 30, 2012 5:38 AM

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Answer 1

rkaufmann87

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Apr 30, 2012 5:41 AM in response to clintonfrombirmingham

Yes you can run XP in Parallels. Please look at Parallel's specifications and it should let you know that. You can also use VMWare Fusion to do the same, Parallels or Fusion it really doesn't matter.

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Answer 2

softwater

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Apr 30, 2012 5:42 AM in response to clintonfrombirmingham

Yes, Windows XP works fine under Parallels 6 and Parallels 7.

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Answer 3

Aug 3, 2012 7:46 AM in response to clintonfrombirmingham

so tell me if that worked. because Parallels support is telling me that the reason that parallels won't work with a VM from my xp oem cd on my new rMBP and mountain lion is because it's OEM and not bought "retail" from microsoft. but it's working fine on the old mbp and snow leopard and parallels 7.

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