Xp?????????????

[MrRobert]

Hi! I'm buying Parallels software but I'm not sure what kind of xp should I load in
I do have an old copy of xp but I'm not sure is going to work.that it have to b
SP1 or SP2?Can somebody plz adv.........................thx

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mrrobert

[mmkerc]

You need a retail version of XP SP2. or Vista pro

[MrRobert]

Hi! is there a way that i can find out if my XP cd is Sp2 or what?I know is retail and not upgrade. so I went through the files and I just can't figure it out.

mrrobert

[mmkerc]

It should be printed on the CD or box. Also if you have purchased it within the last 18 months it is most likely SP2.

FYI - SP2 I believe stands for either service pack 2 or security pack 2

[MrRobert]

no this is copy that I got from a friend since they came out with Windows Xp
so most likely is not Sp2,an any case thanks for you quick response

mrrobert

[mmkerc]

I was wrong , I checked Parallels website and they do support earlier versions of windows (see list below). It is Boot Camp that requires XP Sp2, or Vista Pro.

Sorry for the error.

Parallels supported Window OS are:
• Windows Vista Business
• Windows Vista Enterprise
• Windows Vista Ultimate
• Windows 2003 Standard Edition SP0
• Windows 2003 Standard Edition SP1
• Windows 2003 Enterprise Edition SP0
• Windows 2003 Enterprise Edition SP1
• Windows 2003 Web Edition SP0
• Windows 2003 Web Edition SP1
• Windows XP SP2 Professional
• Windows XP SP2 Home
• Windows XP SP1 Professional
• Windows XP SP1 Home
• Windows XP SP0 Professional
• Windows XP SP0 Home
• Windows 2000 Professional Edition SP4
• Windows 2000 Server SP4
• Windows 2000 Advanced Server SP4
• Windows NT Workstation 4.0 SP6
• Windows NT Server 4.0 SP6
• Windows ME
• Windows 98
• Windows 95
• Windows 3.11
• Windows 3.1

[Groovetube]

here's a way to 'slipsteam' to SP2 on an older CD. Can't recall the url, but do a search for slipstream windows XP and you should find it.

Worked perfect.