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Windows 7: Windows XP mode fails to setup

17 Oct 2009   #1
Dicko21

Windows 7 RC x64
 
 
Windows XP mode fails to setup

Hi everyone,

Having a bit of a problem getting Windows XP mode to install thanks to a stupidly ambiguous error that occurs at the end of installation:



I've researched my core (Q6600) and it's supported with VT...

Specs:
MOBO: Gigabyte P965-S3
GFX: nVidia 8800GTS 640mb
RAM: 4GB/800Mhz DDR2
CPU: Q6600 2.4Ghz
OS: Windows 7 RC x64

I also have adequate hard disk space for installation...

Any help you can provide would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks a lot.


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17 Oct 2009   #2
Win7User512

Windows 7 x64 / Same
 
 

I would uninstall the Virtual Machine software, reboot and try installing the VM software and then the XP Mode.

http://www.microsoft.com/windows/vir.../download.aspx
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17 Oct 2009   #3
Dicko21

Windows 7 RC x64
 
 

Will gave that a try and let you know, Thanks
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17 Oct 2009   #4
Dicko21

Windows 7 RC x64
 
 

Thanks a lot, worked a charm.
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