Windows virtual pc xp mode12/30/2023 ![]() ![]() I’m going to shut down my machine, just in case I should have powered off after changing my BIOS setting. It’s annoying, but just so you know… I can see their reasons for doing it, though. Oh, before I go to bed (or drink… you choose), I want to let you know I had to go through all those config steps again. Well, time to play with this more tomorrow… will continue in about 12 hours. Unfortunately, Virtual Windows XP doesn’t believe me. I changed the setting to enable virtualization in my BIOS. Why can’t this version? Anyway, doesn’t mean it won’t run … just means I have to go change the setting in my BIOS. Virtual PC ran without hardware virtualization. I got sooooooooooo far, and then it wouldn’t run. Suggestion for Virtual XP Team: Have an Express setup option to make this faster.įigure 14. You’ll have to configure Automatic Updates. admins are going to ask for a change here, possibly… since this may have repercussions on domains.įigure 13. But just for good measure, showing you what I clicked.įigure 12. Suggestion for XP Mode team: Add “Start XP Mode” checkbox at this screen, please.Ĭlick Windows Virtual PC in the Start menu.įigure 10. It mentions nothing about XP Mode being installed, except for the window title. Oddly enough, it tells me the virtual hard disk has been installed. UAC doesn’t let you copy to your clipboard, but that’s a bit expected, considering it’s a protected environment.įigure 9. UAC isn’t really annoying in Win 7 – it’s actually OK to keep it on. That’s OK – I’d expect a new Windows 7 feature to ask my permission. It’s extracting the virtual hard disk (VHD) file for the virtual Windows XP instance. administrators don’t want more installers. Suggestion to Virtual Windows XP team: Include Windows Virtual PC with the installer, basically making this an all-in-one package. Oddly enough, it’s called “Setup for Virtual Windows XP”, although it’s really the second step of a two-step process. Now it’s time to install the pre-configured hard disk. No worries, though, I’m sure everything will turn out just fine. Note: I, umm, accidentally installed the following XP Mode installer *first*, so my apologies if your experience in the Start menu is a little different at this point. Ok, Windows Virtual PC is now installed, as you can see in the following figure.įigure 5. Windows Virtual PC gets installed.įigure 4. Agree to the EULA for the pre-release software.įigure 3. Windows Virtual PC is apparently an “update,” not an installer. You’ll be asked to install an update when you launch the Windows Virtual PC installer (note that. You’ll need this to run the pre-configured Windows XP hard drive, which is, interestingly, a separate download.įigure 1. Installing XP Modeįirst things first, download and install Windows Virtual PC Beta. Feel free to scroll down to “Using XP Mode” if you want to cut to the chase. Note: I go over my experience using XP Mode later on in this article. FYI, I am running the 圆4 version – there is also an x86 download. Below are the screen shots from the experience with my notes along the way. It *is* a separate download, so make sure you get it on May 5 when the general public can grab the Windows 7 RC (Release Candidate). I installed Windows 7’s “XP Mode” today, which is basically a new version of Virtual PC somewhat embedded into Windows 7.
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