New IMAC w/Parallels Windows

Unable to load windows programs ? When going to "My Computer" in windows mode, the CD Drive does not appear. There is shown a 31/2
floppy drive, which of course, in not on an IMAC ? From the internet while
speaking to a Macaphee representative, I was able to download and install
the virus, firewall, etc provided by Comcast. It is the software I have left over from my very old PC days I am unable to upload. Using the MAC desktop all systems work properly. ??? Thanks

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You need to go back to your Parallels installation instructions. After installing Windows in the Parallels virtual machine you need to install Parallels Tools, or something of a similar name, which installs the Parallels drivers in Windows that allow it to access the iMac hardware.
A better place to post your Parallels questions is in the Parallels Desktop for Mac forum, since it isn't Apple software.

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