Parallels Desktop Migrating Windows XP PC

[Redneck]

I have a big problem and can't find a solution.

I have installed Parallels Desktop 6 on a Mac mini. Then I've tried to migrate a Windows XP system by using the provided Parallels Transporter Agent. However the migration always stops at 17% with an error message: "This migration could not be completed. An error occurred while migrating the disks."

I've spent hours already with a chat support but it seems they have no clue.

Did anybody experience anything like it or can give me any tips?

[photosteve]

Specs of windows machine and mac mini and steps you are taking.




Steve

[Redneck]

Steve, thanks for trying to help. I'm running one last step right now which will take a couple of hours. I'll get back if this doesn't work either.

[kenw]

This might help:
First impressions: Parallels Desktop 7 for Mac | TechBlog | a Chron.com blog

[Redneck]

I got it done. Obviously some files and clusters on the Windows machine were defective. i did a thorough chkdsk and a "cleanup" afterwards and this took care of the problem.
It seems like a wonder to me that everything is now running smoothly on the Mac. And even old windows problems seem to be gone.

[photosteve]

Nice :b eat:

[Flores]

I gave up trying to move my vista laptop image over... just did a fresh install in parallels, and all is good :D

[RobbieRakestraw]

Please let us know how you like the Mac Mini. Especially how it handles Photoshop. I'm looking to purchase one in the near future and any feedback/recommendations you can give would be greatly appreciated.

Robbie

[Redneck]

Robbie, I used the Mac mini over the last 8 months as a media server for Apple TVs. Now I've migrated my wife's PC to the Mac mini so it will be used as my wife's work horse AND as a media server at the same time. It's a fantastic little machine and very capable.
I'm not using it for PS though since I have my own 27" iMac.