Windows XP Mode Fails to complete Setup Win 7 Ult 64-bit

[TheGeek007]

I recently set up a new computer, and managed to get a copy of Win 7 Ultimate. However, I get an ambiguous error when I attempt to set up the Windows XP Mode. I'm able to boot a virtual machine, and my CPU's VM options are turned on.

Here's my comp specs:
MB: ASUS M5A97 AM3+ chipset
CPU: AMD FX-6100 six-core
HD: 60 GB SSD (windows)
HD2: 1 TB (for data)
HD3: 1.5 TB (more data)
OS: Windows 7 Ultimate Edition 64-bit

What I have tried so far:
Uninstalling and reinstalling the XP Mode and VM update, installing the VM update first, then the XP Mode.

Does it matter where on the HD I create the Windows XP Mode, and does it have to be on the same drive as the Win 7 install?

What size exactly in bites is the Windows XP Mode installer file supposed to be?

Help!

 

[Kari]

I recently set up a new computer, and managed to get a copy of Win 7 Ultimate.

Highlighted sentence in the quote above can explain this. VPC / XP Mode checks you are running a authentic, licensed version of Windows 7. If Windows does not pass authentication test, XP Mode wont run.

Kari

 

[TheGeek007]

I recently set up a new computer, and managed to get a copy of Win 7 Ultimate.

Highlighted sentence in the quote above can explain this. VPC / XP Mode checks you are running a authentic, licensed version of Windows 7. If Windows does not pass authentication test, XP Mode wont run.

Kari

Perhaps I should have been more clear. I work for a retailer so I was able to get an AUTHENTIC copy of Win 7 Ultimate, using Microsoft's Expert Zone. So unless Microsoft sent me a bad activation key, it should be genuine. My apologies.

 

[Night Hawk]

Well now that is expressed better perhaps a question on how you went about installing the newer VPC and XP Mode will explain why you are running into problems. Did you restart the system following the installation of the MS Virtual PC prior to trying to run the installer for the XP Mode?

If not the XP Mode install will fail every time! If you attempted to install the XP Mode first that certainly won't work and immediately stall on you. First you proceed with the installation of the VPC itself.

As soon as the installation is complete and verified to be present you restart the system. Once you are back at the desktop you should be able to install the XP Mode without problem as long as you... note! made sure the virtualization option in the Bios setup is enabled. That would have to be done prior to trying to install the VPC.

If you still see problems or if you want to check now to see if all of the necessary hardware support for virtualization is present go for the Hardware-Assisted Virtualization Detection Tool

Please read this page first however where the link for that is seen and be sure to download the 64bit version of the tool. Windows Virtual PC: Configure BIOS

Welcome to SF by the way!

 

[TheGeek007]

Well now that is expressed better perhaps a question on how you went about installing the newer VPC and XP Mode will explain why you are running into problems. Did you restart the system following the installation of the MS Virtual PC prior to trying to run the installer for the XP Mode?

If not the XP Mode install will fail every time! If you attempted to install the XP Mode first that certainly won't work and immediately stall on you. First you proceed with the installation of the VPC itself.

I restarted the system after the VPC install, and then installed the Win XP Mode. Still no dice. From the setup window, it appears not to be able to start the virtual machine. I was able to create other blank virtual machines and start them ok.

As soon as the installation is complete and verified to be present you restart the system. Once you are back at the desktop you should be able to install the XP Mode without problem as long as you... note! made sure the virtualization option in the Bios setup is enabled. That would have to be done prior to trying to install the VPC.

If you still see problems or if you want to check now to see if all of the necessary hardware support for virtualization is present go for the Hardware-Assisted Virtualization Detection Tool

Please read this page first however where the link for that is seen and be sure to download the 64bit version of the tool. Windows Virtual PC: Configure BIOS

Welcome to SF by the way!

Ran the tool and it said hardware acceleration for VPC was on, I checked my BIOS and it was on by default. Anything in the BIOS that would possibly be the cause?

Could it have anything to do with multiple Hard Drives?

 

[Night Hawk]

Well for the last part of that I run 4 internal HDs and one external usb enclosure for a 5ht 1tb drive there. That wouldn't have any effect since a VM is created and runs from one drive.

The board here as well as most new boards now being seen will have the virtualization option enabled by default. Many older boards from just a few years ago however won't be enabled by default however since the MS VPC 2007 was new at the time.

Besides the VM support option being enabled the only other thing that immediately comes to mind shouldn't even effect you since it applies to certain Intel model cpus(Core 2) not an AMD AM2 or newer. You might need to get a patch from AMD however that wasn't seen in the Windows updates as an optional hardware update. Since the hex core models are the latest line that would be something to consider.

The last resort and alternative option in order to get the XP Mode running besides the VPC however would be going with the VMLite Workstation which will even download and install the XP Mode for you if not simply browsing to the folder you already downloaded to.

 

[TheGeek007]

The last resort and alternative option in order to get the XP Mode running besides the VPC however would be going with the VMLite Workstation which will even download and install the XP Mode for you if not simply browsing to the folder you already downloaded to.

I'm not familiar with that software, where would I get it?

Also, I can get other VM's up and running, is there any way to manually install Win XP Mode by using a copy of the .vhd file found in the /Windows XP Mode folder?

 

[Night Hawk]

First I'll send you right to the main page for Welcome to the VMLite

All you do is watch the banner on the page that shows Android v4 vm until it changes to the download page or go direct to VMLite XP Mode Overview

Eventually you get to the download page but first need to registar with them once you click the download button on the page at Download

And no you can't install the XP Mode by even clicking on any vhd file since that's a Virtual Hard Disk file there. The VMLireWorkstationSetup.exe file is the actual installer which then downloads the XP Mode itself from MS or allows you to browse to the file you already downloaded earlier as part of the set up itself.

In fact one of the VMLite's developers is here at SF and was told about this running well on the old single core cpu when trying it out on that old Socket A case with 2ghz chip in it. As far as other VMs for other OSs if not Windows you might end up needing the retail version of VM Ware for that.

Or you can go with open source wares like the Oracble VirtualBox found at https://www.virtualbox.org/ While this one is also flexible as far as OSs it does tend to be a project getting the integrated components option to work. That allows you direct access while in the VM itself to browse not only the host drive but every other drive on the system.

 

[TheGeek007]

Ok, I'll give it a go and report back.

I'm attempting to use Windows XP Mode for an odd reason, and perhaps you could tell me if its even possible. You see, I play this game called Dungeon Fighter Online, and I use an XBOX 360 controller and Joy 2 Key. I also found that you could use a Chatpad using an experimental driver, but you have to disable signed drivers every time you boot win 7 64 bit. My hope was to install the drivers on win XP mode (that didn't require signed drivers) and then run the chatpad control app in Win XP Mode. My hunch is that the VM won't see the USB Joystick easily, and won't output the keyboard keys to windows 7.

Really sucks that something I paid good money for doesn't work.

 

[Night Hawk]

That spells a different story alright! Generally any VM is not actually any place for gaming in general. I guess someone here managed to get Steam on but as a rule you are only allotted about 128mb tops for most VMs.

The full retail version of VM Ware might see more with that as far as the latest version out. But you might also run into problems with the addon controllers especially the one for X-Box 360! VMLite and WM Ware is by SUN Microsystems not MS. Thought I would caution you on that.

The main idea behind the XP Mode from the start by MS was mainly aimed at business interests who still had too much tied up with XP. This would allow them to upgrade and still run the older desktop apps they use on a daily basis.

In face VMs as a rule tend to have problems with anything usb which also includes detection and access to external drives, flash/pen drives, and sharing a printer has to work with the host OS if at all. This is where the Integrated Components feature would be used to share files between VM and host in order to be able to print out or network anything worked on in the XP Mode and then saved/shared with the host OS.

Initially I even tried DosBox on the XP Mode when first seen in beta back in '09 for a test but obviously got nowhere trying to see a dos window emulated on a VM! :banghead::roflmao: I still wanted to see how it would go however.

 

[TheGeek007]

Ah I figured as much. I'll just have to get used to booting Win 7 without the signed driver enforcement. Its not that hard...

I work at an office retailer, and I actually helped a customer install an older program on Win XP mode, and it was one that output morse code to the speaker for HAM radio stuff.

Oh well. If I REALLY wanted Windows XP, I'd set up my computer for a dual boot. I've never done that, and I'm curious how its done in Win 7. Hmmm. That gives me an idea for another thread... (goes to search existing threads)

 

[Night Hawk]

Look in the tutorial section here for one of the guide on dual booting 7! http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/8057-dual-boot-installation-windows-7-xp.html

The guide there covers everything. The best move for adding XP after 7 is simply unplugging the drive 7 is on first before booting from the XP cd to prevent seeing the 7 mbr trashed and XP made default. Once XP is on as a stand alone you simply replug the 7 drive back in and follow the instructions oh how to see a new boot entry for XP added into the 7 BCD store(boot menu options).

The VM Lite is a good one if you are not able to get the MS VPC and XP Mode working together. Plus that doesn't have the same level of hardware support required and good for older systems. Hopefully your board isn't too new otherwise you may not find any XP drivers available!

 

[ud3]

In response to the initial question, see if the hotfix from http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2519949 helps.

 

[seavixen32]

Ah I figured as much. I'll just have to get used to booting Win 7 without the signed driver enforcement. Its not that hard...

I work at an office retailer, and I actually helped a customer install an older program on Win XP mode, and it was one that output morse code to the speaker for HAM radio stuff.

Oh well. If I REALLY wanted Windows XP, I'd set up my computer for a dual boot. I've never done that, and I'm curious how its done in Win 7. Hmmm. That gives me an idea for another thread... (goes to search existing threads)

Search no further: http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/8057-dual-boot-installation-windows-7-xp.html

 

[Night Hawk]

Ah I figured as much. I'll just have to get used to booting Win 7 without the signed driver enforcement. Its not that hard...

I work at an office retailer, and I actually helped a customer install an older program on Win XP mode, and it was one that output morse code to the speaker for HAM radio stuff.

Oh well. If I REALLY wanted Windows XP, I'd set up my computer for a dual boot. I've never done that, and I'm curious how its done in Win 7. Hmmm. That gives me an idea for another thread... (goes to search existing threads)

Search no further: http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/8057-dual-boot-installation-windows-7-xp.html

Previously posted in Post #12.

One way to avoid the need to repair the 7 mbr once XP goes if on a separate drive is to simply unplug the 7 host drive, install XP, and then replug the 7 drive back in. Then you can edit the XP boot entry into the 7 BCD store with the free version of EasyBCD

 

[diehardsmc]

Hello,
I have been following your thread here about TheGeek007 trying to install XP Mode hoping to find a solution for my very similar problem.

I too have problems installing it, but mine are not quite the same. I have been able to install it before, but then after having problems with Windows and deciding to do a clean install, I got odd results when trying to re-install XP Mode. Right after doing a clean install of Windows 7 Ultimate, and after the one update it insists on doing, I was unable to install it once. So I ran a few more updates and then it installed fine. But then a just a short bit later I had a problem so I decided to start all over. So upon re-installing Windows, and the one update, it installed right away (great). But me and my nature, I couldn't leave well enough alone, so I decided to try that again. So I re-installed Windows, the one update, and then no luck, XP Mode won't install.

The Virtual Machine installs fine, then I reboot. The program installs just fine, but then when it goes to 'configure?' it, it fails. I initially installed it to drive D: (including the user data) and it worked just fine. Since then, I have tried every possible combination of C: & D: choices (program on C:, data on D:, visa versa, etc) with no luck. I have waited until it did a few updates and then tried again, hoping that maybe this or that update would make a difference.

I suppose it is possible that it is a hardware issue except that other than this problem, my system is running just fine (and almost all of the parts in it are new).

Any thoughts?

Thanx,
Diehard

 

[Night Hawk]

Hello diehardmsc Welcome to the Seven Forums!

Due to this being an old thread I would recommend starting a new one for people to help you there.