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KB958559 fails to configure in Windows 7
Hello,
I am running Windows 7 Professional 64-bit edition on a brand-new Dell Inspiron. I have an AMD that is capable and set for virtualization. I have 6GB of RAM, and when I say the computer is "brand-new" I mean it - I just unboxed one week ago tomorrow!
I have installed all Windows updates that were due (two total), and other than A/V, all that is as yet installed on the HD (320GB WD) is Office 2003, Roxio, Winamp, and my Bible-study software.
I downloaded the XP Mode files from microsoft, and followed the path they said (install XP Mode, then the KB958559 file (which is Virtual PC). The KB file installs and configures to about 98%, then states that it failed and rolls everything back out again. I tried every way I could think of, including setting all my accounts to Full Control (as some sites said there had been share issues), and nothing worked. I also tried it as you folks have it on the site here: With no XP Mode installed, I tried to install the KB file first, and the exact same thing happens.
Without going into details that would take ages and paragraphs to explain - I ordered this system because of numerous issues I was having with my other computer that were preventing me from concentrating on and getting my schoolwork done. I have to have a fully functioning PC for school, and it MUST run VirtualPC as I need to use it FOR much of my current schoolwork. Not having time to build a new PC myself right now - I ordered this one...and now am stuck at this point.
Does anyone know of anything that will resolve this? Has Microsoft said anything anywhere about this issue (it looks like it's been around since last year w/Vista and 7 Beta users both).
If I were to install Virtual PC 2007 Sp 1 (which I can still get on the ELMS site) instead of the one in the KB file, would that operate with XP Mode???
I greatly appreciate any and all help and advice anyone can offer.