Virtual PC 2004

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Virtual PC 2004

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Juli

2006-08-16 15:34:02 UTC

I have Virtual PC 2004 and wanted to install the Vista Beta as a virtual
machine but I cannot get VPC to recognize the Vista DVD or ISO image. I get
a message that says VPC cannot recognize image files bigger than 2.2 GBs.
But I noticed in a previous post that someone said they have a Virtual Vista
Machine. Does anyone know how I can get this to work? Thanks very much for
any help.
Juli

Colin Barnhorst

2006-08-16 15:52:28 UTC

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The easiest way is to download Virtual Server 2005 R2 (also free) and use it
to create the vm. Unlike VPC, VS 2k5 R2 can recognize a 4GB dvd image or
disc. After you install Vista simply use the vm in VPC since vm's are
interchangeable between VPC and VS.

The other way is to use a virtual drive program like Alcohol 120 or
Microsoft's own program for reading the .iso image.

Post by Juli
I have Virtual PC 2004 and wanted to install the Vista Beta as a virtual
machine but I cannot get VPC to recognize the Vista DVD or ISO image. I get
a message that says VPC cannot recognize image files bigger than 2.2 GBs.
But I noticed in a previous post that someone said they have a Virtual Vista
Machine. Does anyone know how I can get this to work? Thanks very much for
any help.
Juli

Juli

2006-08-16 16:53:02 UTC

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Thanks Colin. I will try CS 2005 R2.

Post by Colin Barnhorst
The easiest way is to download Virtual Server 2005 R2 (also free) and use it
to create the vm. Unlike VPC, VS 2k5 R2 can recognize a 4GB dvd image or
disc. After you install Vista simply use the vm in VPC since vm's are
interchangeable between VPC and VS.
The other way is to use a virtual drive program like Alcohol 120 or
Microsoft's own program for reading the .iso image.

Chad Harris

2006-08-17 01:31:49 UTC

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Juli--

These links might help you:

"Using an unreleased operating system on a computer that doesn't exist"

Running Vista under Virtual Server
http://blogs.msdn.com/mikekol/archive/2006/01/11/511810.aspx
Virtual Machine Additions 13.709 now available for Vista Beta 2 July Refresh
http://blogs.virtualserver.tv/blogs/dugie/archive/2006/07/28/Vista_Beta_2_July_Refresh_Virtual_Machine_Additions_.aspx

These could be helpful if you used Virtual Machine, but Virtual Server is
preferable:

FINALLY: Virtual Machine Additions for Beta 2 are available
http://blogs.msdn.com/mikekol/archive/2006/06/27/643152.aspx

From Mike Kol [MSFT]:

We've finally released the Microsoft Virtual Machine Additions for Windows
Vista Beta 2!

You can download the additions here:
http://connect.microsoft.com

Getting the New VM Addition for Non-Connect Members:

http://blogs.msdn.com/mikekol/archive/2006/07/27/680836.aspx

Virtual Machine Additions 13.709 now available for Vista Beta 2 July Refresh
http://blogs.virtualserver.tv/blogs/dugie/archive/2006/07/28/Vista_Beta_2_July_Refresh_Virtual_Machine_Additions_.aspx

For Virtual PC: (Requires you to deal RAM out from your initial amount to
each folder)

http://www.computerperformance.co.uk/vista/virtualpc2004.htm

Virtual PC Guy's Weblog: Improving the performance of Virtual PC over Remote
Desktop

http://blogs.msdn.com/virtual_pc_guy/archive/2005/05/02/414187.aspx

http://www.computerperformance.co.uk/vista/virtualpc2004.htm

http://blogs.virtualserver.tv/blogs/dugie/archive/2006/07/28/Vista_Beta_2_July_Refresh_Virtual_Machine_Additions_.aspx

Good luck,

CH

Juli

2006-08-17 14:26:02 UTC

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Thanks Chad! Excellent info.

Post by Chad Harris
Juli--
"Using an unreleased operating system on a computer that doesn't exist"
Running Vista under Virtual Server
http://blogs.msdn.com/mikekol/archive/2006/01/11/511810.aspx
Virtual Machine Additions 13.709 now available for Vista Beta 2 July Refresh
http://blogs.virtualserver.tv/blogs/dugie/archive/2006/07/28/Vista_Beta_2_July_Refresh_Virtual_Machine_Additions_.aspx
These could be helpful if you used Virtual Machine, but Virtual Server is
FINALLY: Virtual Machine Additions for Beta 2 are available
http://blogs.msdn.com/mikekol/archive/2006/06/27/643152.aspx
We've finally released the Microsoft Virtual Machine Additions for Windows
Vista Beta 2!
http://connect.microsoft.com
http://blogs.msdn.com/mikekol/archive/2006/07/27/680836.aspx
Virtual Machine Additions 13.709 now available for Vista Beta 2 July Refresh
http://blogs.virtualserver.tv/blogs/dugie/archive/2006/07/28/Vista_Beta_2_July_Refresh_Virtual_Machine_Additions_.aspx
For Virtual PC: (Requires you to deal RAM out from your initial amount to
each folder)
http://www.computerperformance.co.uk/vista/virtualpc2004.htm
Virtual PC Guy's Weblog: Improving the performance of Virtual PC over Remote
Desktop
http://blogs.msdn.com/virtual_pc_guy/archive/2005/05/02/414187.aspx
http://www.computerperformance.co.uk/vista/virtualpc2004.htm
http://blogs.virtualserver.tv/blogs/dugie/archive/2006/07/28/Vista_Beta_2_July_Refresh_Virtual_Machine_Additions_.aspx
Good luck,
CH

Corey

2006-08-26 23:35:51 UTC

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Just to let you know that I have downloaded VPC 2005 and got Windows Vista
configure and installed in a virtual environment. Should you need how to
configure your VPC to accept Vista, let me know.

Post by Juli
Thanks Chad! Excellent info.

Post by Juli
I have Virtual PC 2004 and wanted to install the Vista Beta as a virtual
machine but I cannot get VPC to recognize the Vista DVD or ISO image.
I
get
a message that says VPC cannot recognize image files bigger than 2.2 GBs.
But I noticed in a previous post that someone said they have a Virtual Vista
Machine. Does anyone know how I can get this to work? Thanks very
much
for
any help.
Juli