Running Parallels virtual xp on vista usb issue

jjbpenguin · 03-28-2007, 06:00 PM

I have an old hp scanner that is not supported by vista, along with a few other programs that vista doesn't exactly like, so I installed XP pro on a Parallel Workstation virtual OS. I have it installed and running, and i installed the drivers for the scanner on the virtual OS, but it doesn't recognize the scanner when i either plug it in, or run the scanner software. If anyone has experience with parallels, any help would be appreciated.

patrickv · 03-28-2007, 06:08 PM

when you say parallel what is the software's name ? is it VMware or some other product ?

codeman0013 · 03-28-2007, 06:33 PM

Thats y i just dual boot less of a hastle lol what are you running like patrickv asked...

jjbpenguin · 03-28-2007, 06:59 PM

the name of the software is "Parallels"
parallels.com
If anyone has a better suggestion for virtual OS software, feel free to mention it, I looked at virtual PC, or whatever microsoft gives away, but I have Vista Home premium which i do not believe it supports.

henryjsaunders · 03-29-2007, 08:15 AM

wait about a month for new programs and updated drivers

patrickv · 03-29-2007, 03:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by henryjsaunders

wait about a month for new programs and updated drivers

Probably true,but then again you can download vmware and try it out.So far it hasn't disappointed as far as devices are concern but it had a few issues with some linuxOS.but anyways you can always try
http://www.vmware.com/

tlarkin · 03-29-2007, 03:22 PM

I use parallels all the time on my mac. Make sure you have all the proper drivers installed on your virtual machine. Other than that, it should work as normal. Make sure you have plenty of RAM as well.

03-28-2007, 06:00 PM	#1 (permalink)
jjbpenguin Silver Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Oklahoma Age: 22 Posts: 153	Running Parallels virtual xp on vista usb issue I have an old hp scanner that is not supported by vista, along with a few other programs that vista doesn't exactly like, so I installed XP pro on a Parallel Workstation virtual OS. I have it installed and running, and i installed the drivers for the scanner on the virtual OS, but it doesn't recognize the scanner when i either plug it in, or run the scanner software. If anyone has experience with parallels, any help would be appreciated. __________________ Intel core 2 duo 1.66ghz 2gig ram 17" laptop screen 19" external NVIDEA GeForce Go 7600 dual 80gig internal hd. + 160gig external Microsoft laser desktop 6000 logitech gamepad Altec Lansing laptop and external speakers Hp tvtuner with remote + pc card slot remote Integrated and external webcams

03-28-2007, 06:08 PM	#2 (permalink)
patrickv Diamond Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Soul Chamber Posts: 5,444	when you say parallel what is the software's name ? is it VMware or some other product ? __________________ Laptop: Thinkpad X60: Core2Duo T7200 @ 2Ghz,1GB DDR2,110GB SATA -winXP ProSP2 Work Desktop: Core Duo E2180 @ 2Ghz,1.5GB DDR2,240GB HD - XP PRO SP2 Home: Core Duo E2180 2Ghz,1.5GB DDR2,Nvidia GForce 6200TB,320 GB (2x160GB) -Dual boot - XP / OSX 10.5.2

03-28-2007, 06:59 PM	#4 (permalink)
jjbpenguin Silver Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Oklahoma Age: 22 Posts: 153	the name of the software is "Parallels" parallels.com If anyone has a better suggestion for virtual OS software, feel free to mention it, I looked at virtual PC, or whatever microsoft gives away, but I have Vista Home premium which i do not believe it supports. __________________ Intel core 2 duo 1.66ghz 2gig ram 17" laptop screen 19" external NVIDEA GeForce Go 7600 dual 80gig internal hd. + 160gig external Microsoft laser desktop 6000 logitech gamepad Altec Lansing laptop and external speakers Hp tvtuner with remote + pc card slot remote Integrated and external webcams

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henryjsaunders Silver Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 190	wait about a month for new programs and updated drivers __________________ Serving your everyday needs, Mr Saunders www.henryjsaunders.com

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codeman0013 Diamond Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Inside my network at work Age: 23 Posts: 1,468	Thats y i just dual boot less of a hastle lol what are you running like patrickv asked...

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tlarkin VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 6,077	I use parallels all the time on my mac. Make sure you have all the proper drivers installed on your virtual machine. Other than that, it should work as normal. Make sure you have plenty of RAM as well.

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