Boot Camp and Parallels

I have a new iMAC and use a few program with Windows XP from Boot Camp. There are NO problems with this configuration.

For a number of reasons I am thinking about installing Parallels Desktop 4.0 as there is one program that I would like run under Windows XP without having to reboot the machine as one must with Boot Camp.

In making a "virtual machine" under Parallels do I have to install Windows again? Or can I get the currently installed Windows XP to operate using Boot Camp. If I can, is this a wise thing to do?

If I have to install Windows XP with Parallels, can it be the same program (Windows XP Pro) that I use under Boot Camp? Or should I use Windows XP Home?

Both of the Windows XP disks are legitimate by the way.

Sorry if this question has already been answered.

Thanks!!

Art

Parallels will use the same installation which is on bootcamp, so you won't have to install windows again. Parallels will find it during installation.

detpenguin said:

Parallels will use the same installation which is on bootcamp, so you won't have to install windows again. Parallels will find it during installation.

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Yep, simple as pie. Good luck OP.

Thanks

Thanks to both of you for the very quick response!!

Beers on me.

Art