Mac Forum / Applications / Virtual PC / March 2006

I have a powermac G4 1250. I bought a version of VPC 3.0 with a version
of Windows 98 on it. I need this program only to run a PC program
called Dynalog 1.2.24 light. This pc  program calculates settings for a
woodworking machine that I own. On a PC platform it should run on a Win

I have been surfing about the forum a bit looking for this particular
topic, but didn't find anything that addressed my specific question. If
it has been beat to death before, I would appreciate a pointer to the
thread. I'll say upfront that I am not trying to rehash dozens of other

Is there a way to change the default location of the Virtual PC List
from the Documents directory?
(It's inconvenient for things like backups since the Virtual PCs are
quite large.)

It is time for me to replace my old PC laptop so finally I wish to buy
my long coveted Apple laptop.  I do however wish to run some PC
software and have not read any really  INFORMATIVE reports on how
virtual pc in the Mac Office 2004 suit works on the intel chip, except

i have some video files that i have downloaded into virtual pc using
tivo to go and i want to get them onto my mac so i can access them and
burn them using toast. Do i need to or is there a way i can access the
files from my mac?

It's not Vista, but presumably with Windows XP now working it can't be
long before Vista boots as well (when Vista is actually released!).
From MacRumors.com ...
   Windows XP Booting on Mac Contest Over

For the group's information I have just upgraded from an iMac G4 to a G5
(one of the last shipped by Apple). The Setup Assistant seems to have
transferred all my apps, data and accounts successfully, including VPC7.
Windows XP still loads fine under VPC7. Of course I can no ...

 I just saw the post:
http://www.engadget.com/2006/03/16/windows-xp-on-mac-solution-posted/
 Apparently, you can now run Windows XP SP2 on MacIntel computers. That's
great news for those of us that need a little bit more processor

Okay, here's the issue, I have an iMac that is running OS 10.1.15 and
Virtual PC (I think it's a version 5 something).  I want to upgrade my
iMac to Tiger and upgrade VPC to v. 7.   Apple told me that when I
upgrade to Tiger it will wipe out my harddrive and I will have to

I have VPC for windows XP, and a G5.
How do I burn  cd in VPC?
I put cdr in my drive and then clicked on cd icon in "my computer" but still
says put something in the drive. Thanks.

Just installed VPC 7 with XP Home (packaged together) and then
upgraded to VPC 7.02 on a 1.8Ghz G5 20" bluetooth iMac running OS
10.3.9. My only (read Default) printer is an Epson CX6600
connected via USB with a Belkin powered USB hub between it and

I have been tryinng to install Logitech mouse drivers into Windows XP in
order to utilize the button function on the wheel on my wheel mouse. Can't
load the Logitech mouse driver, so I'm stuck with the default Microsoft
mouse driver which sees the wheel, but doesn't see the button ...

From APCMag.com ...
   Microsoft bombshell: no EFI support for Vista
   ---------------------------------------------
   Microsoft revealed today that it will not support EFI

OK, so here's the problem. VPC7 can't see my native CD/DVD drive on my
G5 iMac. And if that isn't bad enough, it can't see my external floppy
either. Any ideas?

i am trying to install.  my daughter installed once at college then
brought disk home.  i have 1 blue disk that says installation cd and a
white cd that says additional windows system files.  am i supposed to
have 2 blue disks?  thanks.