Having trouble installing Windows XP mode.


  1. Posts : 308
    Windows 7 Professional (x64)
       #1

    Having trouble installing Windows XP mode.


    As per instructions, I installed Windows XP mode first, then Windows Virtual PC. I installed to "C:\Program Files (x86)\Windows XP Mode" instead of the default. After creating the password (is there any way to avoid this?), I always get the error message...

    Cannot start Windows Virtual PC while another virtualization software is running. Please close the other virtualization software and try again.

    I don't think any thing else is running, but I exited the "MagicISO Virtual CD/DVD Manager" with no luck. I haven't tried uninstalling MagicISO because I need the program. Any suggestions?
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  2. Posts : 4,925
    Windows 7 Professional 64-bit
       #2

    Looks like you downloaded the 32-bit version.
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  3. Posts : 308
    Windows 7 Professional (x64)
    Thread Starter
       #3

    Thanks for the advice. Actually I just installed it into that directory because the default directory they've chosen is too complicated to find. I'm 99% sure I downloaded the 64-bit version.

    Edit: I tried installing into the "Program Files" directory and get the same message.

    2nd Edit: I just tried uninstalling MagicISO with no luck.
    Last edited by HughShaw; 26 Oct 2009 at 04:35.
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  4. Posts : 308
    Windows 7 Professional (x64)
    Thread Starter
       #4

    After doing a search, the problem seems to be due to my Gigabyte motherboard or due to my processor. I'm going to update the BIOS and report back.

    Edit: Problem fixed! For anyone else having this problem, just go to the Gigabyte website, find your motherboard BIOS, download the latest version, put it on a floppy, reboot and press Del then F8, and the rest is self explanatory.
    Last edited by HughShaw; 26 Oct 2009 at 05:48.
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  5. Posts : 3,141
    Vista Ult 64 bit Seven Ult RTM x64
       #5

    Glad you got it sorted and thanks for posting your fix.
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