Trying to upgrade Virtual PC 2007 for Win 7

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  1. Posts : 15
    windows7 pro 64 bit
       #1

    Trying to upgrade Virtual PC 2007 for Win 7


    I have a virtual pc 2007 w/ ms server 2003 on it and an app that i can't easily get replaced. i pasted the vpc onto my new Win7 desktop. it works, but unfortunately there's no intergration with the host pc w/ win7 on it. i'v downloaded x-mode and the new virtual-pc, which works fine, but the older virsion still won't intergrate. i've been trying to update the older version, but the update wizard keeps asking for "usbhub.sys". i've been scouring the internet looking for it, but i still can't locate it.

    Any ideas as to what to do?
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  2. Posts : 17,545
    Windows 10 Pro x64 EN-GB
       #2

    You can use Virtual PC 2007 virtual machines in the new Virtual PC, so in your case I would uninstall Virtual PC 2007 from Win7, install the new Windows XP Mode and Virtual PC and move the Server 2003 vhd from old machine to Windows 7.

    Try this:
    • Open the virtual machines you want to migrate to Win7 (in this case Server 2003) in Virtual PC 2007
    • Uninstall Virtual Machine Additions (must be uninstalled before you can use the vhd in the new Virtual PC!)
    • Shut down virtual machine. DO NOT HIBERNATE!
    • Copy the Virtual PC 2007 vhd's you want to migrate to C:\Users\Your_Username\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows Virtual PC\Virtual Machines
    • Uninstall Virtual PC 2007 from the Windows 7
    • Download and install Virtual PC and XP Mode
    • Go to C:\Users\Your_Username\Virtual Machines, click Create virtual machine
    • When asked the location of the new virtual hard disk, choose Use an existing virtual hard disk and browse to vhd you want


    Should work.

    Kari
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  3. Posts : 15
    windows7 pro 64 bit
    Thread Starter
       #3

    Thanks,
    very cool idea.
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  4. Posts : 15
    windows7 pro 64 bit
    Thread Starter
       #4

    Still can't get the intergration features working.


    I was able to create a new Virt_PC using the old .vhd file. I went into settings and enabled the integration features then shut down the computer and rebooted it. After rebooting, I was asked to upgrade the integration components. I declined to see if I could copy and paste into the new virt_pc. No luck.
    So I went into tools and clicked the upgrade option. I get a Vert_pc Integration Component box and click next. It does its thing, then asks me to restart. After restarting, the same box reappears, with a message, "Supported OSs:-WinXP, WinVista, Win7." I click next, and I get a message telling me the mouse will be captured by the vert-pc machine. After I click ok, the mouse is trapped, and I have to hit ctrl+alt+delete to escape.
    Next, I get a message that I need 'usbhub.sys' on Service Pack1 CD-ROM' to continue, with a request for a path to the file. When I look specifically for the 'usbhub.sys' online, I can't find it.

    Any ideas?

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  5. Posts : 15
    windows7 pro 64 bit
    Thread Starter
       #5

    To Continue:
    When I try to access Integration Features again, they're unavailable. When I try to shut down, the vert pc only allows me to turn off or power down. And when I open it again, I'm stuck with a vert pc that has no integration with its host.
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  6. Posts : 17,545
    Windows 10 Pro x64 EN-GB
       #6

    Did you first uninstall Virtual Machine Additions? Before you can use your Virtual PC 2007 vhd in the new Virtual PC, you have to boot it (in Virtual PC 2007), uninstall Virtual Machine Additions and shut down. Only then copy it to new Virtual PC.

    Other than that, installing and enabling integration features should be straight forward. First time you run a virtual machine, you have to install them:

    Trying to upgrade Virtual PC 2007 for Win 7-ic_1.png

    After reboot, you can then enable them:

    Trying to upgrade Virtual PC 2007 for Win 7-ic_2.png

    Kari
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  7. Posts : 15
    windows7 pro 64 bit
    Thread Starter
       #7

    I've tried what you suggested and have ended up with a virtual pc that locks the cursor in the virtual window. I have to hit ctrl+alt+delete to get it to escape. Also, graphics seem to be effected - the screen is choppy.
    After doing some research online, I've found that the new Window Virtual PC doesn't support Server 2003, so I think I'm out of luck.
    If you have any other ideas, let me know.

    Thanks for the help
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  8. Posts : 15
    windows7 pro 64 bit
    Thread Starter
       #8

    Also,
    when trying to install the updates, I received files need notices that prevent the installation of the integration components:

    Program Files\virtual pc integration components \i386

    I looked up the notice online and found that the new Windows Virtual PC only supports XP sp2 and up. So alas, it doesn't look too good for my Server 2003.
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  9. Posts : 17,545
    Windows 10 Pro x64 EN-GB
       #9

    Out of ideas. I checked, you are right. You can run Server 2003 in VPC but it seems integration does not work.

    I'll be back if I find something.

    Kari
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  10. Posts : 15
    windows7 pro 64 bit
    Thread Starter
       #10

    Thanks dude.
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