Unlike the general CD/DVD drive errors that can pop up in a native Windows installation, this specific error is usually caused by a bug in older versions of Parallels Desktop itself, preventing the software from properly reading the special installer file.
The error typically occurs when hypervisors like Parallels Desktop or VMware Workstation attempt an automated ("Easy Install") installation of Windows 11. The hypervisor generates a temporary script file named unattended.iso to automate the setup process, but a conflict prevents the virtual machine from linking this file to its secondary virtual disc drive. windows 11 cannot connect unattendediso to cd dvd 2 better
Right-click on these entries, choose , and confirm the action. Unlike the general CD/DVD drive errors that can