ISight, Windows, Parallels

Any idea if there's a way to use built-in iSight with Windows running Parallels? Is there an application that the camera can be used with? Do I need drivers? where do I get them?
Thanks

I am looking for the exact same thing for my 2.0GHz Black Macbook.
I hope something comes out soon because i want to video chat with my Windows shudders friends :P

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http://www.apple.com/macosx/bootcamp/
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http://www.parallels.com/en/products/workstation/mac/

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Appreciate any thoughts as I want to load this in a few hours.
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Atcandela wrote:
I've Windows Parallel program that I want to install on the MacBook 13"
Please explain what application that you're speaking of. There is a program called Parallels Desktop by which one may run ms windows on a Mac but your description doesn't match its behavior. If you've purchased a software package, please indicate the title of it so that the forum may be of assistance. -GDF

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Hello, i just got a mac book pro, really like it, but i still need to use some windows based application.
Is it alright for me to use Windows Parallel? i hear it is not good for my mac, please advice.
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Windows on Intel Macs
There are presently several alternatives for running Windows on Intel Macs.
   1. Install the Apple Boot Camp software. Purchase Windows
         XP w/Service Pak2, Vista, or Windows 7. For Boot Camp
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         enables running Windows concurrently with OS X.
     4. CrossOver which enables running many Windows
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Windows Parallel

First time to the site, brand new Mac User. I'm a photographer who is transitioning from Windows to the Mac, but having real problems with Mac's new Intel Processor. Not that the processor is poor, but new drivers are either non-existant or difficult to set up.
Is there a question already on this site that I can go to for information using Windows Parallel?
My thought is I might need it to drive my Fuji and Epson printers.
I also have concerns about what parallel might do to the Mac considering Apple will not give any guidance on the issue.
I would appreciate any advice in this matter.

Since Parallels is not an Apple product, you'd be better off posting your question on the Parallels discussion forums:
http://forums.parallels.com

ISight window position

Hi,
When I launch iChat and set the video "on" the iSight window allways appears in the same position of the screen (middle) and is set to a "medium" size even though both, position and size, were changed last time iChat has been used.
Is there a way to change those default values so that the iSight window allways opens in the position and with the size I want ?
Thanks
Toto22

Hi Toto22,
Incoming Video chats will always appear top centre of the screen
Outgoiing chats should remember where you last had the window.
They bot revert to the default settings as determined by a Hardware Rules check that can not be altered.
Ralph

ISight window

Hi,
When I launch iChat and set the video "on" the iSight window allways appears in the same position of the screen (middle) and is set to a "medium" size even though both, position and size, were changed last time iChat has been used.
Is there a way to change those default values so that the iSight window allways opens in the position and with the size I want ?
Thanks
Toto22

Is there a way to change those default values so that the iSight window always opens in the position and with the size I want ?If you mean the "My iSight" preview window, the answer is NO. There is no preference that saves a changed size or location of the preview window. If you cannot accept the default size and location, you must adjust it each time you use iChat AV.
However, the default size and location of the video chat window is saved in your iChat preferences (.plist) file. If this is the window that you are asking about, and if your Mac is not storing its previous size and location when you next launch iChat AV, proceed as follows.
Quit iChat AV. Then, if you have not done so recently, perform Mac OS X maintenance. At very least, force the chrons if necessary and repair permissions.
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Isight with parallel and windows

Can the built in isight camera be used with windows through parallel?
thanks
whales

Found this.
"I saw that you introduced iSight support for Windows in the most recent RC. When I click on it in the USB menu, it doesn't load. How do I get that working?
- Anonymous
Yes, its true that we're introducing iSight support into the Update, which should be released in its final form in the next few weeks. Below you'll see how to get your iSight camera working in Windows.
Please keep in mind before you try this that this is BETA SOFTWARE, and that there are still occasional bugs. Back up your virtual machine before upgrading to the Update Release Candidate. You can always go back to build 1970 and reconnect that image if you'd like.
1) Make sure that you're working with the most recent build of the Parallels Desktop for Mac Update
2) Install Mac Drivers for Windows into your guest OS:
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5) Wait a bit while it is installed.
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ISight and Parallels Desktop 3 for Mac

Can someone tell me how to get my built-in iSight to work with Parallels 3? I am using Windows XP-SP2 and a MacBook Pro 2.4.
Have selected the Built-in iSight in the Parallels USB options and that shows an iSight in Device Manager, but there are no drivers installed.
I tried making a Windows driver disk from the Boot Camp install, but when I try and run that install from XP is says that it has encountered an error and gives no options but Finish.
Thanks for any assistance

Hello Richard,
Unless you get some help from a Parallels user here, your best help for Parallels-specific questions like this will most likely be come from Parallels' application Help on your Mac or Parallels Support on the web.
If Help or the suggestions in the Parallels FAQ entitled My iSight doesn't work on Parallels Desktop for Mac do not help, try searching the Parallels Knowledge Base for other possible ideas. Beyond that, Parallels offers a wide range of product support options, including Free e-mail support.
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Hello, Kappy.
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This is a table I use to verify that Testdisk is correct.
GPT 3 Start
GPT 3 Size
GPT 3 End
NTFS Start
Sector Offset
NTFS Size
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584882296
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586151832
586151936
104
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Leave your Testdisk display and start a new Terminal Window. Please use the following steps. The 104 sector positive offset is a good sign.
You need to use the following steps. If you see any error messages during the following steps, please stop and post back here with the error message. The following steps have values from your Testdisk output (and you can verify) in Steps 7 and 8.
Rebuild GPT4 using start/end offsets
Sudo gdisk /dev/rdisk0
P (print the full list of parts)
D (delete)
4 (part 4)
N (new part)
4   (part 4)
586151936 - Start offset in bytes (start point for Bootcamp part)
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0700     (Windows part type)
P           (print list of all parts just to see what changes will be made)
W         (Write the new GPT)
Y           (Yes! really write the new GPT)
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Rebuild MBR to match the new GPT information thus resetting the Hybrid MBR. Use defaults for other questions (like partition codes). The only values that need modifications are the Boot flags and step 6. Accept all other defaults that Gdisk offers.
Sudo gdisk /dev/disk0
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H (chooses Hybrid)
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N (part 3 boot flag)
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Set the bootable flag? (Y/N): N
Creating entry for GPT partition #3 (MBR partition #3)
Enter an MBR hex code (default AB): Press Enter/Return
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