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Is using a Virtual PC on a RAM DISK super fast? (putting the .vhd file in a RAM DISK)
I wonder how or if any one tried to create a RAM DISK, and then put the 2GB (or sometimes 1.2GB) .vhd file into it, and then run the virtual PC using this image.
It should be running super fast, as ...
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How to create 2, or 3, or 4 Virtual PC with Win XP on it on Windows 7's Virtual PC?
The default Windows Virtual PC installation sets up one Virtual PC with Win XP on it.
I wonder how do we set up 2 or 3 or 4 machines, all with XP on it?
There seems to be a way, but it is not ...
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If I have a .vhd file, can it be used by Virtual PC 2007, VirtualBox, and Windows 7's Virtual PC?
If I have a .vhd file, can it be used by Virtual PC 2007, VirtualBox (open source), and Windows 7's Virtual PC (the newest Virtual PC)?
Can you even run Virtual PC 2007 on a .vhd file, and then shut ...
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Is it true that using Microsoft Virtual PC 2007, you can copy the .vhd file (about 2GB) and you have "a new computer"?
Is it true that using Microsoft Virtual PC 2007, you can copy the .vhd file (about 2GB) and you have "a new computer"?
For example, if you make several folders on your real physical PC
c:\xp01
c:\...
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What's the best approch when installing suspicious software?
Some online game on Facebook needs virtual coins. A way to earn coins is by installing trial software, such as a PDF reader (as it claims). Is a virtual PC the safest bet in this case?
I'm concerned ...
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How to setup virtual PC with php and access it from PC host?
I want to put a php server on Virtual PC but can't figure out how to connect to it from PC Host. Is there something special to do or to know about network config ?
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Need guidance on Windows 7 and Virtual PC setup for a "development" machine
My work environment consists of 2 physical machines (W1 and W2). One is an IIS server, the other has SQL Server 2005.
I want to replicate the environment on my Windows 7 laptop using virtual PC. ...
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Error trying to install guest operating system on virtual pc
I'm on Windows 7 and am trying to install another instance of Windows 7 into a virtual PC virtual machine.
The instructions say to put the Windows 7 install disc in the DVD drive and then startup the ...
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Full 3D on a VPC
Ok, this might be a really specific question but,
I'm running Ubuntu and I need to do some programming work in Windows. I installed VirtualBox on Ubuntu and loaded an XP image. When I run the ...
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How do I virtualise my running HDD?
How can I create a VPC copy of my current HDD installation? I want an easily restorable 'play' area to try and solve an installation problem.
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Virtual PC ESC and TAB no longer working
I'm running WinXP in VirtualPC on Windows 7 and the ESC and TAB buttons are no longer working. Has anyone had this problem before?
welzelin
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Windows 7 Virtual PC will not start and just stays powered down - No errors, or event logs
I'm running Windows 7 Ultimate edition and the latest versions of Virtual PC and Windows XP Mode available here.
Every time I attempt to start Windows XP Mode, the setup starts, I accept the licence ...
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What's better a better VM app: VMWare, Parallels or Virtual PC [closed]
From a Windows developer's perspective, which VM application is the best? Why?
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Creating Virtual Machine From folders
I am trying to create a Windows 2003 VM using MS Virtual PC 2007. My host machine is a Windows Vista. I have my dump of Windows 2003 from a CD on a folder on my host PC.
How will I be able to make ...
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Convert VMware VM to Virtual PC in Windows 7
I have an existing virtual machine which runs fine in VMware Player under Windows 7 until I attempt to run something else in Virtual PC. Is there a way to easily convert my existing virtual machine ...
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