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Installing Parallels Tools

In general, you can start working with virtual machine right after the installation of Windows XP. However, if you do this, you will meet some unpleasant moments. Do you remember that you have to press special key combination each time you want to switch to your primary Windows or Linux when working in the virtual machine? And also how do you like this small screen of the virtual machine? Things will go better if you install in your virtual machine special drivers, called Parallels Tools. So, before begin to populate your new virtual machine with applications, have patience and do this first:

  1. Select Install Parallels Tools in the Parallels Workstation VM menu.
  2. When you see this message, just click OK.

    Parallels Tools Installation - Warning

  3. The Parallels Tools Setup wizard starts and greets you. Click Next.

    Parallels Tools Installation - Wizard Welcome

  4. In the Choose Destination Location screen agree with the default directory, then click Next.
  5. On the Setup Type screen leave the pre-selected complete setup. Click Next.

    Parallels Tools Installation - Wizard Setup Type

  6. Agree with the default folder in the Select Program Folder screen, then the Check Setup Information screen displays the options selected. Click Next to begin the installation.
  7. Click OK in the unsigned drivers warning.

    Parallels Tools Installation - Unsigned Drivers Warning

  8. After the wizard finishes to copy the tools, click Finish in the Installation Completed screen.

    Parallels Tools Installation - Wizard Completed

    The virtual machine will be restarted and completely ready for work.