Besides parallels software, what do I need to run windows?

[milk is white]

Can someone please point out to me what i need to run windows? Do I need to buy a whole operating system, or just an upgrade disc?

Please respond, with links to what I need! Is there a chance I could have these lying around if I have other windows xp machines?

Thanks!

 

[Stretch]

You need a full retail version of XP. An OEM disk, or upgrade disk will not work.

 

[Kash]

Actually, an OEM copy will work. But not one taken off of another computer, but something like this would.

 

[cwa107]

You need a full retail version of XP. An OEM disk, or upgrade disk will not work.

Correction, a non-branded OEM disc (like what you would buy if you built your own machine) will work. It's the Dell/HP/Compaq/etc discs that are tied to specific BIOSes that won't work.

 

[Stretch]

Actually, an OEM copy will work. But not one taken off of another computer, but something like this would.

I was thinking more along the lines of an OEM restore/install disk.

 

[Kash]

I know, that's why I mentioned "off of another computer"