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Windows 7 - sharing devices in virtual xp to host


 
09-11-2009   #1


windows 7 pro 64
 
 

sharing devices in virtual xp to host

Hello folks
sorry if this has been discussed before. What settings in the Host, Virtual PC program and within virtual XP do i need to share an xp only printer so that i can print to it from the host? is there a good tutorial for this?

Thanks
TJ

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09-12-2009   #2


Windows 7 x86/x64, Server 2008r2, Web Server 2008
 
 


Are you using vmware or xp mode?

What you can do is install vmware server,(Free)
During install add a Nic and usb host.
Install Linux,(Free)
Install Lamp,(Free)
Connect to the server from the main machine.
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