Installed Consumer Preview in Parallels Desktop on Mac Book Pro

brunp

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First thing I noticed is that mouse clicks do not work. What gives? Could this be a Windows 8 in a VM thing, or a Parallel Desktops issue? I do have the latest Parallel Desktops update (i.e., Version 7.0.15054) and it appears Parallel Tools are installed.

Anyone try this yet?
Paul
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 7
Hi there
I had some trouble with USB until I did the following


1) ensure VT (Intel Virtualisation Technology) is enabled in the BIOS -- or equiv AMD option if non Intel CPU. Although you CAN run some VM's without this option it can cause problems if it's not enabled.

2) Disconnect any not needed USB devices at the initial install. After ist boot everything should then be OK.

3) Install VMware tools (vmware) / VBOX aditions (Vbox) or Parallels tools -- depending on your Virtual Machine software.

Cheers
jimbo
 

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    Linux Centos 7, W8.1, W7, W2K3 Server W10
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    PC/Desktop
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    1 X LG 40 inch TV
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    SSD's * 3 (Samsung 840 series) 250 GB
    2 X 3 TB sata
    5 X 1 TB sata
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    0.12 GB/s (120Mb/s)
Hi there
I had some trouble with USB until I did the following


1) ensure VT (Intel Virtualisation Technology) is enabled in the BIOS -- or equiv AMD option if non Intel CPU. Although you CAN run some VM's without this option it can cause problems if it's not enabled.

2) Disconnect any not needed USB devices at the initial install. After ist boot everything should then be OK.

3) Install VMware tools (vmware) / VBOX aditions (Vbox) or Parallels tools -- depending on your Virtual Machine software.

Cheers
jimbo

It turned out to the Smart Mouse setting in Parallel Desktop configuration. I already have VT enabled (MacBook Pro), no USB devices were connected.

Paul
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 7
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