Windows 7 - Page 7

Bman212121 · 09-30-09, 11:19 PM

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Originally Posted by nekrosoft13

anyone found out how to create those VHDs?

You need virtual PC. http://www.microsoft.com/windows/vir.../download.aspx

**nekrosoft13** · 09-30-09, 11:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Bman212121

You need virtual PC. http://www.microsoft.com/windows/vir.../download.aspx

i know it can be done that way, but description says ent and ultimate only.

virtualpc can be installed on HP, and Pro as well.

so is there another way?

Bman212121 · 09-30-09, 11:51 PM

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Originally Posted by nekrosoft13

i know it can be done that way, but description says ent and ultimate only.

virtualpc can be installed on HP, and Pro as well.

so is there another way?

Yea Virtual PC can be installed, but I'm guessing that the XP mode download won't let you install it on a non Pro or Ultimate PC. Either that or the OEM key they use for XP Mode won't let you activate it so you can no longer use that install. It seems like the only reason for it being Pro and Ultimate only is because they give you the XP key. If you already have an XP key I don't see any difference between XP mode and just installing XP Pro yourself.

I don't know of any other way to install XP Mode than the link I showed you. Not sure if there is another way to do it or not.

**nekrosoft13** · 10-01-09, 12:08 AM

how did this turn into virtual XP mode discussion?

Bman212121 · 10-01-09, 12:11 AM

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Originally Posted by nekrosoft13

how did this turn into virtual XP mode discussion?

Cause .VHDs are created with Virtual PC.

EDIT: Cause it's late and that's what I assumed you were referring to.

I think you are more looking to multiboot using .VHD files.

**nekrosoft13** · 10-01-09, 12:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Bman212121

Cause .VHDs are created with Virtual PC.

yes but Virtual PC doesn't always equal Virtual XP.

btw, did some googling

and found it

Bman212121 · 10-01-09, 12:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nekrosoft13

yes but Virtual PC doesn't always equal Virtual XP.

btw, did some googling

and found it

you mean this link.

http://edge.technet.com/Media/Windows-7-Boot-from-VHD/

Was just about to post it.

**nekrosoft13** · 10-01-09, 12:19 AM

yap, quite interesting stuff

**Rakeesh** · 10-01-09, 05:42 AM

Something else I've noticed about windows 7: For the first time since windows 2000, I don't immediately feel tempted to redo the theme.

The default theme is actually pleasant to look at. None of the fisher-price colors of windows XP default, and none of the goth black of the vista default.

wysiwyg · 10-01-09, 05:53 AM

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Originally Posted by AlphaWolf_HK

Something else I've noticed about windows 7: For the first time since windows 2000, I don't immediately feel tempted to redo the theme.

The default theme is actually pleasant to look at. None of the fisher-price colors of windows XP default, and none of the goth black of the vista default.

good to hear

i always used windowblinds but i like the 7 theme

**nekrosoft13** · 10-02-09, 09:29 PM

come on MS, release those hotfixes already!

**nekrosoft13** · 10-03-09, 02:50 PM

for those that care final RTM version for virtual PC and XP mode has leaked.

and MS made annoucement that it will be released on OCT 22nd.

may I ask WHY! its already finished release it already

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10-02-09, 09:29 PM	#83
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10-03-09, 02:50 PM	#84
nekrosoft13 I'm Geralt Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Chicagoland, once a year in Poland Posts: 24,364	Re: Windows 7 for those that care final RTM version for virtual PC and XP mode has leaked. and MS made annoucement that it will be released on OCT 22nd. may I ask WHY! its already finished release it already __________________ Windows 8 the next big failure, right after Windows ME