Using parallels

I have a question i was hoping someone could answer for me. I just got Parallels and I know i need a windows os to put on it after I install it. I have a copy of Virtual PC 7 that has a copy of XP Pro on it, does anyone know if i can somehow use the XP Pro from the VP install disc to put on Parallels? thanks for your help
MBP 2.33 C2D   Mac OS X (10.4.8)  

I think configuring Windows XP on a Bootcamp partition so that you can boot natively or run under Paralles is a reasonable consideration. I ran across this thread researching that very question.
I am in the process of buying a MacBook Pro after being a PowerBook dude for several years. I've read that using windows under Parallels is terrific, but with a 15% performance hit. I figure that is not too darn bad, but since Bootcamp is free, why NOT configure the system so you have the choice. I can't think of a large reason not to aside from the lost partition space. Although you gotta lose some to Parallels albeit virtually anyway.
Enough. I think I'm just using this as a forum to talk to myself about what I'm learning. Sorry. ;-))
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