More Environments for VPC in WIN7

[icenine]

Hey all,
I was wondering. Is there a way i can create more environments for VPC? like a different OS other than the XP one that can be downloaded?

Thanks

 

[DarkXeno]

There are many things you can do with VPC, I have XP, Win2k Server and Server2003. Will can only download XP and have to "install" the others, I know other people have gotten other OS to work too.

Check out these areas for more information its all been writen out so I wont repeat it.
Virtualization - Windows 7 Forums
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials

In both places you will find TONS of infomoration and better writen out then what I can do here.

 

[Dzomlija]

Hey all,
I was wondering. Is there a way i can create more environments for VPC? like a different OS other than the XP one that can be downloaded?

Thanks

Yes, it is possible. If you can bear with me for a short while, I'll respond a bit later with details. I'm at work now and don't have access to a Windows 7 machine.

 

[Dzomlija]

Back at home, and on Prometheus.

Back on topic, to install other operating systems into virtual pc, do the following:

1. Click the Start Orb
2. Click "All Programs"
3. Click "Windows Virtual PC"
4. Click "Virtual Machines"
5. Click "Create virtual machine", then follow on-screen instructions.
6. Right-click the newly created virtual machine to adjust advanced settings
7. Select the "DVD Drive" option. Either access a physical drive, or mount an ISO image. If you use the physical drive, insert your OS boot install disc into you drive.
8. Double-click to start the virtual machine
9. Follow the usual routine for installing an OS

You can get more info by looking at the tutorials Tutorials - Windows 7 Forums=, as suggested by DarkXeno

 

[icenine]

Back at home, and on Prometheus.

Back on topic, to install other operating systems into virtual pc, do the following:

1. Click the Start Orb
2. Click "All Programs"
3. Click "Windows Virtual PC"
4. Click "Virtual Machines"
5. Click "Create virtual machine", then follow on-screen instructions.
6. Right-click the newly created virtual machine to adjust advanced settings
7. Select the "DVD Drive" option. Either access a physical drive, or mount an ISO image. If you use the physical drive, insert your OS boot install disc into you drive.
8. Double-click to start the virtual machine
9. Follow the usual routine for installing an OS

You can get more info by looking at the tutorials Tutorials - Windows 7 Forums=, as suggested by DarkXeno

Hey thanks for that.

[strike]When i open up Virtual machines it opens up a folder view. i don't have "create new V machine" option.[/strike]

I don't know how i missed the "Create" option at the top.
/me feels silly

 

[icenine]

another question.
Does WVPC support 64bit virtual OS? I'm looking around in the options but can't seem to find it. Looks like i gonna have to download the 32-bit version.

 

[Dzomlija]

another question.
Does WVPC support 64bit virtual OS? I'm looking around in the options but can't seem to find it. Looks like i gonna have to download the 32-bit version.

As far as I know, VPC currently only supports 32-bit operating systems.

One of my favourite new features though is the ability to use USB devices in the virtual environment. I haven't played much with it yet, but I'm hoping I'll be able to use my Canon Lide 20 scanner (for which I cannot get 64-bit drivers) inside Windows XP Mode. I'll be checking this out later today when I get back from work.