Just installed windows on Parallels 5...

[SpitUK]

Im new to the mac, 48 hours now!! Loving it so far.

Ive installed Windows 7 on Parallels 5. Do I have to install ATI 4850 drivers to get aero working? Thanks.

 

[Darth.Titan]

You can't install the ATI drivers in your Parallels virtual machine because it uses a virtual graphics card, not your actual graphics chipset. Parallels has already installed any drivers needed for your virtual hardware. All you need to do is make sure that 3D graphics are enabled in Parallels' graphics settings and enable Aero in Windows.

If you're still having problems, you might try brosing the Parallels support forums for some tips.

That being said, while Aero in a virtual machine does work, I never use it because it seems to slow everything down. YMMV

 

[gregorywest]

Windows 7 and Parallels Problem

You can't install the ATI drivers in your Parallels virtual machine because it uses a virtual graphics card, not your actual graphics chipset. Parallels has already installed any drivers needed for your virtual hardware. All you need to do is make sure that 3D graphics are enabled in Parallels' graphics settings and enable Aero in Windows.

If you're still having problems, you might try brosing the Parallels support forums for some tips.

That being said, while Aero in a virtual machine does work, I never use it because it seems to slow everything down. YMMV

Have you loaded Windows 7 in Parallels? If so do you have an issue with WiFi connectivity?

thanks
greg

 

[SpitUK]

Hi guys, all working now thanks.

Just had to restart it. Very impressive stuff. Works a treat.

WiFi working on Win 7 here no probs.