Why Microsoft made hardware virtualisation a requirement is a mystery.VMware Workstation runs on standard x86-based hardware with 64-bit Intel and AMD processors, and on 64-bit Windows or Linux host operating systems. After moving it to a folder on my local machine it runs smooth (especially after installing the VMWare Tools).įinal configuration, such as Language, Time Zone, Windows Update and, presumably, some form of activation, all takes place when the VM first opens in Player. The conversion seemed to take forever on my notebook, but thet's because it was creating the VMWare VM in my My Documents folder across a VPN. I can't remember whether the VM conversion starts automatically or whether you have to point out the location of the Windows XP Mode base.vhd file (C:\Program Files\Windows XP Mode) - either way it's really simple. Didn't bother with the Virtual PC bit, as my notebook doesn't have hardware virtualisation.Īfter running the XP Mode install I simply opened VMWare Player, which was already installed but I don't think the order of installs matters, then picked Import Windows XP Mode VM from the File menu. I just downloaded and installed XP Mode from Microsoft. If you have an OEM version, you need to contact your computer dealer. You can also contact Microsoft if your Windows is a retail version. Although with disadvantages, you have a completely legal XP license for Virtual PC. If you doubt, don't try to re-activate, since you have XP Mode. I can say this because of my experience with both products. Ability to run 64 bit OS'es: both Linux and Windows! IMHO, I find VMWare much better that Virtual PC because of:ģ. If this doesn't trigger activation, this is the best way to use XP Mode in VMWare, but you cannot profit from the benefits of VMWare. You can also try to run the XP Mode VM directly from VMWare.
Upon succesfull reactivation you should limit the use of this new VM only! If you don't use the original XP Mode VM further, I think Microsoft must allow you to reactivate your translated VM. This is normal behaviour, but very cumbersome to you. So the virtual hardware gets completely different. If you translate this VM using VMWare Converter, then you create a completely new XP VM suited for VMWare. An XP Mode XP VM contains a valid embedded license key already activated for working under Virtual PC.
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