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I do not understand the logic behind the agreement, but you did answer my question. Thanks. What if I was writing a Windows app and wanted to test it on Vista Home or XP Home... Maybe I am missing something here.
– Matt Cofer
Commented Aug 4, 2009 at 15:58
PS - VNC to the rescue
– Matt Cofer
Commented Aug 4, 2009 at 16:01
Technically, you probably can install Vista Home in Hyper V. You just do it knowing that you are doing it against the license agreement and that you will not be able to get support from Microsoft if you have any problems. Hyper-V is more targeted towards server virtualization. Also, Microsoft's stance is that if you are going to be doing any kind of virtualization, it must be done with at least the Professional versions of it's operating system. Although its inconvenient, if you want to test on Home versions you have to do it on separate hardware (or a separate partition).
– heavyd
Commented Aug 4, 2009 at 16:05
I have it installed - it even read the OEM key automatically from the machine. While there are no errors during the Integration Services install, the drivers do not work for the mouse or network. Luckily, I can add a Legacy adapter to get network access. With VNC I can accomplish what I needed. All of this is due to a work task I must do regularly which involves a fake printer, much like Print to PDF but for a different format. Of course, that fake printer driver is only 32bit. Thanks again for your help.
– Matt Cofer
Commented Aug 4, 2009 at 16:38

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