How to install windows for Parallels install in iMac?

I have an iMac. I have the program Parallels Destop 8 for Mac. I have a Windows XP Home Edition disk and a Windows Vista upgrade disk.
How do I install Windows?
I have tried from installing the Parallels program and it is saying there is not a version of Windows installed. DUH! That is what I am trying to do.
Please help. I am just trying to get a Creative Memories Scrapbooking program to work so that I can make my darn family albums! UGH!!!
Thanks to anyone who can help me out.

http://kb.parallels.com/en/4729
If you have further questions about setting up Parallels, you'll be most likely to get help if you ask in their forums:
http://forum.parallels.com/forumdisplay.php?f=58
Regards.

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