virtual pc problem

cheever · 08-25-2007, 08:23 PM

I have set up a few different versions of xp that I set up using nlite along with a full version of xp on virtual pc. I have had no problems getting my os's working, but I cannot install any software (specifically front ends)...I'll drag the install files onto the cd just as I did with the .iso file when installing the os, but nothing happens. Is this not a capability of a virtual pc? What do I need to do in order to be able to install files from my os onto the virtual pc so I can continue refining my software?

yalpngulp · 08-26-2007, 03:47 AM

you can either create an iso with the frontend install on it, the click CD, capture ISO image or
go to settings pick hard disk 2 or 3, create new hard disk, in the options it will allow capture of a real hard drive (ex your current C-drive) then it will show up in virtual windows as your d drive, just be very careful what you do while this drive is active, because it could mess up your real OS if you commit changes to the real drive

paragraph · 08-26-2007, 06:30 AM

that or setup a share on your host install and access it with the virtual PCs

Thats what I did for my XP and my Server 2008 Installs

cheever · 08-26-2007, 03:57 PM

well, my face is red...after all that I didn't try to install virtual pc additions...which takes care of the problem completely so... shame on me. Thanks for your help though.