How do you start Windows Virtual PC w/o XP Mode

Cluent · 09 Nov 2009

jim0933 said:

When you navigate to the folder: "C:\Users\YourName\Virtual Machines" and look on the menu bar, you'll find an option "Create Virtual Machine" as shown in the attached image file. That is where you'll go to create a Vista VM or any other such as Linux, etc.

Good luck.

Jim Pickering

So that's where they're hiding it. Thanks!

jimbo45 · 10 Nov 2009

Hi there

1) SWITCH OFF Integration Mode

2) Now Virtual PC runs just like any other application - Create new Virtual machine etc -- just like vmware or vbox.

Whilst you've got Integration enabled you are locked in to XP mode and can't run any other virtual machines.

(If you need multiple virtual machiness consider vmware server or vbox - both faster and FREE).

cheers

jimbo

aem · 10 Nov 2009

I found a new lease of VM life with Virtual PC 2007. Using w7 to create a .VHD, i then use that on VPC 2007 (hosted on Xp) and i'm very impressed and amazed of how easy it was to setuo. boots up ALOT faster than XPM.

Cluent · 11 Nov 2009

jimbo45 said:

Hi there

1) SWITCH OFF Integration Mode

2) Now Virtual PC runs just like any other application - Create new Virtual machine etc -- just like vmware or vbox.

Whilst you've got Integration enabled you are locked in to XP mode and can't run any other virtual machines.

(If you need multiple virtual machiness consider vmware server or vbox -

Turning off the Integration Features didn't do it. Why not Jim Pickering's simple suggestion?