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Mac Forum / Applications / Virtual PC / May 2005How to finish the instal of VPC7 XP pro
I tried to install VPC7 XP pro (3 CD included) on my G5 dual 2,5 GHz (4 GB RAM, 10.3.9) .first step OK => reboot, continue on the first CD, ask the second CD : fine. Then, arrives the third step : configuration of Windows. It asks me to "start windows", and I obtain a black window, and nothing happens. If I look at the list, I see XP pro active, but Windows doen't start. I've done 3 time the install (unisntalling twice) with the same result each time. As there's nothing in the doc, I assume it should be automatic You can't exactly install your own VM with Windows using the discs that come with VPC. Make sure that the first VPC disc is mounted on the Mac, and then select the 'Install from Virtual PC for Mac CD' option when you click on new. You shouldn't need the 3rd CD under normal circumstances. All of this is detailed in the manual on pages 25 - 27 and the dialogs that pop up during the initial install say this as well. >You can't exactly install your own VM with Windows using the discs that >come with VPC. You can with a slight modification of the XP CD (via an ISO image) and the XP boot disks. I've done it ;-)  SignatureCheers, Steve Jain, Virtual Machine MVP Website: http://www.essjae.com "This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers no rights. You assume all risk for your use. I am not am employee of Microsoft." The problem here, though, may be related to the dual processors and 4GB of RAM. Try this: Shut down VPC. Go to www.mactopia.com and download and install the update to VPC 7.0.1 Then install Windows. But Windows isn't even on the CDs... just the VPC drive image.How? With the VPC CDs at that point. The Virtual PC application installs in 3 stages: 1. installs the application 2. registers VPC 3. creates the VM He's having difficulty with Step 3. Install the upgrade to 7.0.1, then go thru Step 3. It does work. >But Windows isn't even on the CDs... just the VPC drive image.How? But all the necessary files are located on the Windows system file. If you want the details, see the PDF at my site shouldn't it be unseeLEE? ;-) SignatureCheers, Steve Jain, Virtual Machine MVP Website: http://www.essjae.com "This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers no rights. You assume all risk for your use. I am not am employee of Microsoft." |
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