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I can't run some software with Windows 7 so I'm thinking about upgrading to Windows 7 Pro so that I can run the software in XP mode using "Virtual PC" (right?). How is this process? I mean is it a PITA? Or a bit of trouble but ok? Or great?
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I use VPC for a lot of stuff. XP mode is nicely integrated into the desktop, so if you want to run things under the XP VM, it's pretty seamless. I also use VPC for other environments like testing out new software. It's an extra few steps for that, but still pretty easy. It's just the time to boot the machine and log into it, but the ability to roll everything back to the starting point is awefully nice at times.LCR: Gedlee Abbeys for LR and Nathan for Center Surround & rear 4 x Sho10's
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Hey thanks. I'll probably cough up the extra money. I like 7 but it is a bit irritating that some XP stuff doesn't work on it...Comment
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I take it you still don't own that copy of XP that you could just download virtual PC and install XP vs upgrading?Comment
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Correct. My old pc was put together by a friend, who I don't see much anymore, with a "complimentary" copy of XP. For sure, I'd rather own it...Originally posted by cburbsComment
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I think VMware makes some product(s) that are specifically designed for this. I'm using VMware Fusion on my mac to run Ubuntu and Windows 7. I don't need it, other than I'm a little nerdy and just wanted to try it out, but from what I can tell it works well.Never Argue With An idiot. They'll Lower You To Their Level And Then Beat You With Experience!Comment
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Interesting. They say I can convert my old machine into a virtual machine and run it on my new machine. Sounds really interesting but makes my head go :dizzy:. I think I'm going to try this just the same. Thanks!Originally posted by JasonComment
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Converting a PC to a virtual machine works very well. I did this with a Win 2K business machine and am still running it today. I do all my programming in the Win 2K virtual machine which runs on an XP Pro laptop machine. When I worked as a contractor I ran the same virtual machine on my XP Pro desktop and just copied the virtual machine over to the laptop when I became an employee.
Originally posted by django1Comment
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Using VMware is great if you want to test a new OS or new app. The nice thing is once you have say a base image of an OS built you can make a copy of that folder and use it again for another VM build.
I never have used Microsofts Virtual Desktop/Server but I have tried Virtualbox but I was so used of VMware I have stuck with that.
I have used VMware, VMware server, and some of there higher end products.
I will have to look into this VMware vCenter Converter this week and see what I think about it.Comment
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The software is free, VMware, but they sell support. Am I going to need support?Comment
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You shouldn't. The VSphere Converter tool works like a charm, I've virtualized close to 100 systems using it. I use MS Virtual PC at home for images I build from scratch (seems more lightweight than the VMware products), but for P2V (physical to virtual) the free Converter tool rocks.Originally posted by django1Comment
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I'm glad I started this thread, it saved me 90$. Thanks guys!Comment
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In case you need help with the converter - http://www.petri.co.il/virtual_conve..._converter.htmComment
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Thanks for the instructions. From browsing them I get the impression that I have to "import" the machine over my "network". I don't have a network. Can I just "virtualize" my old machine and save it do a cd or dvd and then load it on the new machine? They seem to imply this in the instructions but I don't see it there...Comment
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On the source type you can select local machine. Then you just need to figure out where you will store it.
The other thing to note is once done you can copy those files to a new PC and open it up with VMware.
If you have more ?s let us know.
I have not tried this software out yet. I will have to give it a try this week.Comment
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