i mean when everyone else switches they just push 2 buttons no matter what's open. i have to go to the dock. open parallels. click inside the box. and then push 2 bottons. and when i switch back i have to minimize parallels. from the vids i seen, i've never seen anyone do any of that. just two buttons and they're done..kaidomac said:What do you mean, "without opening it everytime"? How will Parallels know when to switch if you don't tell it? Please explain your question in more detail.
but here's the thing. i did that. and it still wont work. i did a forum search and still cant find the answer. i dont think i explain my problems good enoughkaidomac said:Yes, I know how. It's obvious you haven't read the manual After you install XP, you need to install the drivers from Parallels. While XP is running, go into the "VM" menu at the top of the screen in OS X and select "Install Parallels Tools". An installation box will appear in windows, just let it do it's thing from there.
I hate to sound like a forum nazi, but in the future, please (1) do a search, (2) read the manual, and (3) post a clearer question. Thank you!
Its a longshot, but still plausible, that the installation media is corrupt. Send Parallels Tech Support an email and see if they will let you redownload it from them or send you a new disc.L0GiC said:but here's the thing. i did that. and it still wont work. i did a forum search and still cant find the answer. i dont think i explain my problems good enough
that's my problem. the only time the hot keys work is when i bring parallels to front, hover my mouse over it. and then hit the hotkeys.cazabam said:I am presuming that the two keys people press are Command-Tab, which is possible once you've got the Parallels tools installed within the VM. From wherever you are, just use press Command-Tab to switch to the running Parallels VM and it should drop you right into it.