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So GOP disabling is like an 'exception' mode for UEFI booting? Lets boot UEFI but allow Windows 7 to use a way to bypass GOP?

PS: Can I/ should I try to use that SHIFT + F10 to create a fresh VHD and install WIn7 on it? To see how it works? How would I make it boot once Installed? Any steps/ guide you'd recommend? (PS: Dont want to make mistakes over overwrite any boot or partition info of the preinstalled Win 8.1).

I have an option in Firmware that allows switch between UEFI and CSM Boot (Compatibility support Modue). Is that the same or something else? PS: What about the GOP thing? Is/ was that something separate?

I updated to new BIOS 1.2 - It doesnt show any GOP options. I called Tech Support to ask them and they said Level 2 guy will call me (never happens Hmm..) Any thoughts / suggestions on what I should tell/ ask/ demand of them, given their older MACHINES & BIOS show GOP on their BIOS? Can it be an included hidden feature or its something that would be a "change able" i.e. enable / disable setting? How do I make them add it or find it? -------------------- I have several versions/ instances of Windows 7 ISOs and I have a Zalman VE 200 (USB Virtual Optical/ HDD) (ISO Mount & Booter). I tried one of them WIn7x64 Ultimate SP1 ISOs using both Firmware Modes and selecting Zalman as Boot Device: - UEFI Mode: No Win7 at all, Goes to HDD and boots that - CSM Mode: Win 7 Installer + SHIFT F10 works Is there a certain ISO / DVD released by MS that is more UEFI setting boot favorable? Let me know and I can download.. from MSDN or TechNet or Retail variation (we're gold partners for decades)

My Model is this: Satellite P55T-B235 Part No: PSPNVU - 01Q01E System BIOS: 1.10 EC: 1.00 Model (P55T) matches second one, Part no (PSPNVU) matches first one. I will check both Windows 7 DVD Boots and get back to you. I think both work (atleast one of them does). Let me check and come back to you. Are you on some Instant Messenger somewhere? (AIM, GTalk, Skype, MSN, Y! or something?)

I assume the P55T-B5235 uses GOP too.Which firmware version do you use? Yes, there can be another name. Or there is no option at all.As for apply the windows 7 intall.wim: You qouted already http://www.msfn.org/board/topic/129475-boot-windows-7-from-vhd-an-amazing-concept/page-5#entry1083966 I guess the above would be the best way to IMAGE the DRIVE. Anyways, you are a genius: I posted also on Toshiba forums to get confirmation for BIOS. I am posting here too with additional info about my laptop as posted here. http://forums.toshiba.com/t5/Drivers-and-Utilities/Help-Satellite-4K-P55T-B5235-Boot-amp-Driver-support-for-Win-7/m-p/604899#M21076 I am running into bit of confusion figuring out what is the LATEST BIOS version for this laptop? Is the Driver Mapping & Selection engine/ configurator FAULTY here? My Model is this: Satellite P55T-B235 Part No: PSPNVU - 01Q01E System BIOS: 1.10 EC: 1.00 As per the help I am getting here: http://www.msfn.org/board/topic/172462-migrating-windows-7-or-8-install-from-bios-machine-to-native-boot-vhd/ Insert Model: P55T-B5235 http://support.toshiba.com/support/modelHome?freeText=1200008303 Then filter by BIOS shows: BIOS version 1.20 for Satellite P50 (PSPNSx/PSPNUx/PSPNTx/PSPNVx)Posted Date: 2014-07-30 | Version: 1.20 | Size: 14.87M BIOS version 1.10 for Satellite P50 (PSPNSx/PSPNUx/PSPNTx/PSPNVx)Posted Date: 2014-06-16 | Version: 1.10 | Size: 17.96M Insert Model: P55t-A5202 http://support.toshiba.com/support/modelHome?freeText=1200005514 Then filter by BIOS shows: BIOS version 1.80 for Satellite P50/P55/P55t (PSPMJx/MKx/PSPKKAx/KEx)Posted Date: 2014-06-25 | Version: 1.80 | Size: 16.32M ACPI Flash BIOS version 1.70 for Satellite P50/P55/P55t (PSPMJx/MKx/PSPKKAx/KEx)Posted Date: 2014-06-25 | Version: 1.70 | Size: 16.3M ACPI Flash BIOS version 1.60 for Satellite P50/P55/P55t (PSPMJx/MKx/PSPKKAx/KEx)Posted Date: 2014-02-12 | Version: 1.60 | Size: 16.29M ACPI Flash BIOS version 1.50 for Satellite P50/P55/P55t (PSPMJx/MKx/PSPKKAx/KEx)Posted Date: 2014-01-08 | Version: 1.50 | Size: 16.28M First search result shows BIOS etc for P50 etc using exact model Second search result shows BIOS etc for P55t etc. using a different model What is with these mismatched BIOS results? Can we have Toshiba Support chime in on this and point out which is the MATCHING, LATEST BIOS for the Model I have? Given that this is BIOS, I am rather upset there are such mixups. I cant experiment with this until there is proper confirmation.

Please tell me what would be the best steps to migrate from Thinkpad Disk Drive to Toshiba as a VHD Native Boot. I used Disk2VHD as it seemed simple and outlined all steps and issues I faced above. Is there better tool and steps that you would suggest to IMAGE the Disk Drive into VHD? Or are the VHDs good enough? Name the true model, not the family. Which one T6x/X6x do you use? Which one P55T do you use? Original: Thinkpad T61 with NVS140m and X61T (The drive has been swapped and used between both) - Sysprep was used after to clear both drivers. Toshiba Satellite P55T 4K Ultra HD Touchscreen: P55T-B5235: Device Driver Support for Windows 7 vs Windows 8 and 8.1?http://forum.notebookreview.com/toshiba/758332-help-toshiba-satellite-p55t-4k-ultra-hd-touchscreen-p55t-b5235-device-driver-support-windows-7-vs-windows-8-8-1-a.html Did you disable GOP at firmware at the unknown P55T? How do I do that? Where/ how can I go to do that? I dont see any option labeled GOP inside Firmware. Could it be called something else? VHD layout is appropiate. Enable boot logging http://www.msfn.org/board/topic/162071-w2k12-show-os-boot-information/ Post ntbtlog.txt up to HdAudio.sys. VHD Layout is apporpriate? Meaning with or without all Pre OS partitions? I see that is there is bootlog BCDEDIT commant {} for drive? Will that be okay for VHD? Assuming it works, it will crash and then I have to MOUNT the VHD in Win 8.1 to see ntbtlog.txt right? Here's my BCD /enum ALL output Firmware Boot Manager---------------------identifier {fwbootmgr}displayorder {bootmgr}timeout 2Windows Boot Manager--------------------identifier {bootmgr}device partition=\Device\HarddiskVolume2path \EFI\Microsoft\Boot\bootmgfw.efidescription Windows Boot Managerlocale en-USdefault {current}displayorder {current}timeout 30Windows Boot Loader-------------------identifier {current}device partition=C:path \Windows\system32\winload.efidescription Windows 8.1 Prolocale en-USrecoverysequence {85453c64-21cd-11e4-94cc-e2420fc53d1b}recoveryenabled Yesosdevice partition=C:systemroot \Windowsresumeobject {2ec76d62-21c5-11e4-8291-806e6f6e6963}bootmenupolicy Standardhypervisorlaunchtype OffWindows Boot Loader-------------------identifier {85453c64-21cd-11e4-94cc-e2420fc53d1b}device ramdisk=[\Device\HarddiskVolume1]\Recovery\WindowsRE\Winre.wim,{85453c65-21cd-11e4-94cc-e2420fc53d1b}path \windows\system32\winload.efidescription Windows Recovery Environmentlocale en-USinherit {bootloadersettings}displaymessage Recoveryosdevice ramdisk=[\Device\HarddiskVolume1]\Recovery\WindowsRE\Winre.wim,{85453c65-21cd-11e4-94cc-e2420fc53d1b}systemroot \windowsnx OptInbootmenupolicy Standardwinpe YesResume from Hibernate---------------------identifier {2ec76d62-21c5-11e4-8291-806e6f6e6963}device partition=C:path \Windows\system32\winresume.efidescription Windows 8.1 Prolocale en-USinherit {resumeloadersettings}filedevice partition=C:filepath \hiberfil.sysdebugoptionenabled NoWindows Memory Tester---------------------identifier {memdiag}device partition=\Device\HarddiskVolume2path \EFI\Microsoft\Boot\memtest.efidescription Windows Memory Diagnosticlocale en-USDevice options--------------identifier {85453c65-21cd-11e4-94cc-e2420fc53d1b}description Windows Recoveryramdisksdidevice partition=\Device\HarddiskVolume1ramdisksdipath \Recovery\WindowsRE\boot.sdi No, VHD can be MBR or GPT nontheless. UEFI booting to a VHD GPT is possible. And UEFI booting to a VHD MBR is possible. I was told this was not allowed and as per the MS blog link I posted, they had to be converted to EFI-GPT What about apply Windows 7 install.wim to the VHD? - I can try this again (did try once) and report back. Which METHOD / STEPS should I use for this? Do you have a spare hard disk? Swap the Toshiba hdd and install Windows 7. I might have a spare, but I doubt if I can get to this hardware that easy like Thinkpad Drive bays. Nor do I want to as I have to return it to employer comany in 2 or 3 months after contract is over. Documentation list a friendly approach. Ignore the documentation.Meaning? "friendly" ignore? I dont quite understand what you are saying here.

You can determine what the next "invisible" item is by doing a step-by-step boot. Step by Step is only an option in Windows 98. http://www.computerhope.com/issues/chsafe.htm Which option would I choose from here for Windows 7? Once I find driver thats causing issue, what do I do next?

Which hardware do you use? BIOS, firmware, driver relates to this. A basic driver is not resporting success to the kernel. Of course antoher driver, not the mentioned ony.Can be the driver itself (a OS default driver or a third party driver), BIOS, firmware, hardware. This would result antother error: BSOD 0x7b. No it's not the current issue.Does other users use Windows 7 at relating hardware? As for testing: mount the VHD format the partition apply a default windows 7 install.wim to this partition. unmount the VHD. Boot to the VHD. If it's boots, blame a third party driver at the other VHD. By the way: the VHD can be MBR or GPT style, both works from winload.efi. Original Hardware: Thinkpad T6x/X6x series with BIOS Firmware - Uses BIOS - MBR Windows 7 x 64 SP1 New Hardware: Toshiba P55T with UEFI Firmware - Uses - UEFI – GPT Preinstalled Win 8.1 Pro x64 It is not even booting successfully in SAFE MODE. Only closest Win7 with new hardware example I found was MagicAndre. I don't know what hardware and driver is causing issues. How can I trace and log, my PROBLEM causing DRIVER when I cant even boot into Safe Mode (on native boot). It boots fine inside VMWare. PS: VHD can be MBR or GPT, but if my Firmware is set to UEFI boot and not CSM (Legacy BIOS boot), then the VHD has to be GPT right? Then what kind of partition structure must that VHD have? Only OS Partition or it must have System, EFI, MSR partitions (As given in the Link 2 by the Microsoft guy) Please see that.

Can you please shed some light on the requirements for a VHD to "Native Boot"? in terms of preOS partitions? I want to ensure VHD and their pre OS partitions and stuff are done properly. Because my VHDs are booting fine inside VMWare with EFI, but not booting NATIVE. So either something issue with one of the following: UEFI/BIOS > Bootloader > EFI partitions > OS Partition > Driver Issue - For a VHD to Native Boot, can it be with and/or without its "own" self contained preOS set of partitions: EFI, System, MSR (on the VHD v/s pre OS on the Host Drive) .. Or can it/ does it have to use the EFI etc of a HOST drive partition? .. This is in reference to Query A. - When I image an existing Install on a HDD Disk, is it better to Image with the PreOS partitions (EFI/MSR) or without? - i.e. Create Fresh pre OS partitions (EFI/MSR) and then create and insert into Primary Partition the SysPrep Image of the installed OS .. Query B.. kind of related to Query A Why am I asking the above? Because that is what was done by the MS fellow in URL 2. § http://www.dertechblog.de/en/2014/01/howto-hyper-v-gen1-vm-convert-gen2-vm/ Mount-VHD -Path "C:\Win7or8.vhd" ..Dismount-VHD at end of all commands below gptgen.exe -w \.physicaldrive# # = disk number , get via Get-Disk § create partition efi size=100 format quick fs=fat32 label=”System” assign letter =”S” create partition msr size=128 bcdboot g:\windows /s s: /f UEFI …EFI boot files copied to “System” Partition i.e. Virtual EFI partition § bcdboot g:\windows …Add to UEFI Boot Entry (PRIOR: Remove any VHD Native Boot bcdedit /delete {guid} entries) · OPTIONS on NEXT STEPS MOVING FORWARD: (some EFI/ PARTITIONS/ stuff Queries wrt URL 1 & 2 above) I can multitask some stuff I’ve tried below, but prefer clarity for clean EFI & Imaging minus errors/ issues o A. Existing HOST Preinstalled Win 8.1 HDD already has EFI partition.. HOST HDD v/s Guest GPT VHD § Does guest GPT VHD need EFI, System, MSR & Pre OS partitions created? (like URL2 CMD steps) § Can VHD have its own EFI partition and still boot NATIVELY with Host Partitions EFI? o B. Better to image OS PARTITIONS or entire DISK DRIVE w/ EFI/ MSR partitions or Create new EFI/MSR? o 1. (Tried/ Can try again) Fresh Install Win7 &/or 8 on Native VHDs. See if boots at all on new hardware THIS except BCDEDIT used BCDBOOT - http://jaminquimby.com/joomla253/work-stations/85-windows-7/73-how-to-install-windows-7-ultimate-onto-a-vhd-drive o 2. Please guide on ways to trace & fix and make Win 7 UEFI VHD able to Native Boot o 3. If Win 7 fails fully, take Upgraded Win 8/ 8.1 IMAGE to Native VHD that boots?

Can this or some method be used to trace or log issues if Windows does not even enter SafeMode (screen freezes at classpnp.sys / disk.sys - culprit is probably next item but not visible) in Native Boot VHD but same VHD works inside VMWare?

Magic Andre - I am undergoing crazy pain for weeks on similar issue as yours. Hope you and the experts who guided you can help me please fix this problem: http://www.msfn.org/board/topic/172462-migrating-windows-7-or-8-install-from-bios-machine-to-native-boot-vhd-on-uefi-%E2%80%93-intricate-issues-questions-meticulous-steps/ http://www.msfn.org/board/topic/172463-migrating-windows-7-or-8-install-from-bios-machine-to-native-boot-vhd-on-uefi-%E2%80%93-intricate-issues-questions-meticulous-steps/ Mistaken double post due to slow internet/ browser issues - I think mods will delete/ clean one out. Yes, read: Add a Native-Boot Virtual Hard Disk to the Boot Menu To update a UEFI-based computer to include a Windows 7 boot menu http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/dd799299(v=WS.10).aspx Do you like to add Win7 VHD to the same hard disk? Boot Windows 8 and run diskpart create vdisk file=c:\win7.vhd type=fixed maximum=16789select vdisk file=c:\win7.vhdattach vdisklist diskcleanconvert GPTcreate partition primaryformat quick fs=ntfs label=VHD_Systemset id="EBD0A0A2-B9E5-4433-87C0-68B6B72699C7"assign letter=Vlist volexit DISM.exe /Apply-Image /ImageFile:E:\sources\install.wim /Index:4 /ApplyDir:V:\bcdboot V:\Windowsbcdeditpowercfg /h offLettter E: refers to a mounted Windows 7 x64 ISO image. Adjust the example. PartitionType: A GUID that identifies the partition type. http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/windows/desktop/aa365449(v=vs.85).aspx MagicAndre1981, on 01 Apr 2013 - 8:58 PM, said: I missed this set id. Is this important? The rest is the same as I did. I'll try it again this evening. jaclaz http://superuser.com/questions/541472/how-to-clean-install-windows-7-professional-64bit-on-dell-inspiron-15r-turbo-s The strange thing is, that the 15R SE was sold with Win7 last year. MagicAndre1981, on 14 Apr 2013 - 03:59 AM, said: ok, the GOP (Graphics Output Protocol) from UEFI seams to be the cause of the boot hang. Now I need to figure out if the Intel HD4000 and Radeon HD 7700 support GOP with Windows 7. MagicAndre1981, on 15 Apr 2013 - 12:16 PM, said: ok, I found the cause. I need to set the option "Load Legacy Option ROM" to true. Now I still use UEFI but with the old VGA Video BIOS. The disadvantage is a bit slower boot/Resume from hibneration and the loss of the Dell Logo during boot, but I can boot both Windows versions. How did you find about GOP and How/ where did you enter that fix? How do I find my issue?

Migrating Windows 7 or 8 Install from BIOS machine to Native Boot VHD on UEFI – Intricate Issues, Questions & Meticulous Steps A lot of the info gathered here was based on the steps and posts on these threads: o http://forums.mydigitallife.info/threads/55775-Transfer-Thinkpad-Win7-Instance-to-New-4K-Win8-1(conserve)-Laptop-to-a-Partition-Img o http://reboot.pro/topic/19954-win-7-transfer-migrate-to-win81-laptop-sysprep-generalize-vs-disk2vhd-or-both/ o http://www.sevenforums.com/virtualization/339361-win-7-transfer-win8-1-laptop-sysprep-generalize-vs-disk2vhd-both.html#post2847502 All details are being posted here, as the best and closest to such scenario seems to be experienced by MagicAndreas over here on MSFN (fromo Pg 2 to 4/5): http://www.msfn.org/board/topic/129475-boot-windows-7-from-vhd-an-amazing-concept/page-4 Creating a fresh thread (for the differences) but also bringing alive the old one (related & similar info) so that we can pull info & people over here. Hope the Mods wont get mad as this has not been an easy thing to do or undergo for few weeks. I believe the solution and best guidance would be found here. · BIOS vs UEFI issues and learnings: o Windows has 2 flavours of bootloaders that look alike : 1. For BIOS systems, 2. for UEFI systems. Can be told apart as UEFI bootloader presents "Boot from Device" as one of root menu options o http://blogs.msdn.com/b/dai/archive/2014/04/10/using-vhd-native-boot-with-uefi-firmware-bcdedit-vs-bcdboot.aspx o TIME CONSUMING EXPERIENCES with 2 VHD + 1 VHDX instances I created using Disk2VHD: § 1st MBR VHDX (Boots in Hyper-V Gen 1, Native Boot VHDX - Windows 7 not supported??) § 1st MBR VHD (Boots in Hyper-V Gen 1 & VMWare) § 2nd MBR VHD Converted to GPT + GPT VHD now has System + MSR partitions § http://www.dertechblog.de/en/2014/01/howto-hyper-v-gen1-vm-convert-gen2-vm/ Mount-VHD -Path "C:\Win7or8.vhd" ..Dismount-VHD at end of all commands below gptgen.exe -w \.physicaldrive# # = disk number , get via Get-Disk § create partition efi size=100 format quick fs=fat32 label=”System” assign letter =”S” create partition msr size=128 bcdboot g:\windows /s s: /f UEFI …EFI boot files copied to “System” Partition i.e. Virtual EFI partition § bcdboot g:\windows …Add to UEFI Boot Entry (PRIOR: Remove any VHD Native Boot bcdedit /delete {guid} entries) · Hyper-V Gen 2 not accept VHD, Only VHDX · In VMWare (w EFI hack): GPT VHD boots & later SYSPREP OOBE applied also boots · Native Boot GPT VHD Win7 freeze even in Safe Mode – Even after SYSPREP o Stuck at classpnp.sys, disk.sys. Some suggest AHCI registry thing or this etc. o Possibility: Win7 won’t work at all w/ new Hardware, so updated GPT VHD Win 7 Ult > 8 Pro (next 8.1) § Preserved: Programs + Settings on GPT VHD Updated Win 8 Pro: VMWare Boots, Native NOT Some new errors, and I can’t figure out how to repair recover them · MAIN QUERIES on the OPTIONS on NEXT STEPS MOVING FORWARD: (some EFI/ PARTITIONS/ stuff Queries wrt URL 1 & 2 above) I can multitask some stuff I’ve tried below, but prefer clarity for clean EFI & Imaging minus errors/ issues o A. Existing HOST Preinstalled Win 8.1 HDD already has EFI partition.. HOST HDD v/s Guest GPT VHD § Does guest GPT VHD need EFI, System, MSR & Pre OS partitions created? (like URL2 CMD steps) § Can VHD have its own EFI partition and still boot NATIVELY with Host Partitions EFI? o B. Better to image OS PARTITIONS or entire DISK DRIVE w/ EFI/ MSR partitions or Create new EFI/MSR? o 1. (Tried/ Can try again) Fresh Install Win7 &/or 8 on Native VHDs. See if boots at all on new hardware THIS except BCDEDIT used BCDBOOT - http://jaminquimby.com/joomla253/work-stations/85-windows-7/73-how-to-install-windows-7-ultimate-onto-a-vhd-drive o 2. Please guide on ways to trace & fix and make Win 7 UEFI VHD able to Native Boot o 3. If Win 7 fails fully, take Upgraded Win 8/ 8.1 IMAGE to Native VHD that boots? · ACTION STEPS & POSSBILITIES: · OLD SYSTEM: BIOS - MBR Windows 7 x 64 SP1 o Original: IBM Partition + 200 MB Boot Partition > Eliminated & Sys Repair o Recently: Empty 238MB > Recreated ‘System Reserved’ 200 MB using DiskMgmt · NEXT STEPS – ACTIONS NEEDED (Best Order to be determined): o SYSPREP o CREATE IMAGE (Options): With or without EFI, System, MSR i.e. Pre OS Partitions? § (1) Disk Management – SHRINK OS PARTITION/ DISK ?? § (2) Two ways: (i) Disk2VHD 1.64 vs 2.01 – Check All Partitions or not? v/s OS Partition only? § (ii) ImageX/ Disk2WIM/ DISM steps: (Better than Disk2VHD? Ignores EFI, System, MSR partns?) · Capture Sysprep-ed Windows 7 or 8 image o (wimlib-imagex capture C:\ D:\Win7or8.sysprepped.wim) · TRANSITION STEPS o MBR to GPT conversion of disk partition configuration using GPTGEN or § GUI Tool like: AOMEI Partition Asst etc. http://www.disk-partition.com/free-partition-manager.html o MAYBE: INSERT PARTITIONS and STUFF, before OS Partition based Answers to Queries A & B · NEW SYSTEM: UEFI – GPT Preinstalled Win 8.1 Pro x64 – Secure Boot Disabled (for Win 7) o Boot using Win PE o Run Diskpart Commands to create a VHD § create vdisk file=C:\w7or8.vhd maximum=25000 type=expandable select vdisk file=C:\w7or8.vhd attach vdisk o MAYBE: INSERT PARTITIONS and STUFF, before OS Partition based Answers to Queries A & B o CREATE OS PARTITION § create partition primary active format fs=NTFS quick label=Win7or8VHD assign letter=V o APPLY IMAGE § Apply capture (sysprep) image to mounted VHD · (wimlib-imagex apply D:\Win7or8.sysprepped.wim 1 V:\) o CREATE BOOT INFO: BCDBOOT § Created boot files on C: drive - my active partition · (V:\system32\bcdboot.exe V:\windows /s C:) § .. o DETACH VHD § In opened Diskpart window detach vdisk command & Reboot § .. o Create VHD Native Boot ENTRY § Using BCDBOOT § Using Easy BCD ?? · SYSPREP Again before Native Boot?? · .. · ADDITIONAL INTERSTING URLS: o http://1staidkit.wordpress.com/2012/09/05/boot2vhd-switching-between-hyper-v-native-vhd-boot-disk/ o http://en.community.dell.com/techcenter/extras/w/wiki/uefi-boot-to-vhd.aspx o o .. · ORIGINALY POSTED, PRACTICED & RECEIVED STUFF: o http://reboot.pro/topic/19954-win-7-transfer-migrate-to-win81-laptop-sysprep-generalize-vs-disk2vhd-or-both/ o

I'll try to upload when I have access to a better internet connection. xbootmgr doesnt point out WHY an issue is happening, but CAN IT show a place in the Boot sequence where the system Locks up for a longer time.. and even fails? Is there no way to trace where/ which driver/ file/ function is where a windows boot / shurtdown errors out? esp a Failed Bootup

MagicAndre Can you have a look and tell me whats wrong if I upload a trace for you? Where/ how should I upload/ make it accessible for you? This is the issue I've been facing and want to figure out which driver is causing it. http://forum.thinkpads.com/viewtopic.php?f=30&t=99689 One Z file containing 3 separate instances of Summary. The ETL was too large for the upload bandwidth I have at this time. Can you help figure out the issue(s) here? http://www.mediafire.com/?0wk30o3sgg4o7cd

MagicAndre Can you have a look and tell me whats wrong if I upload a trace for you? Where/ how should I upload/ make it accessible for you? This is the issue I've been facing and want to figure out which driver is causing it. http://forum.thinkpads.com/viewtopic.php?f=30&t=99689

Would XP be faster on such a machine? I have a P-M 2.2 GHz 2GB RAM (Dell Inspiron 9300) w Nvidia GeForce 6800

When this VHD boots, except for the Virtual Hard Drive.. does it run inside a VM or is the OS, all its processes and other stuff actually running without a VM?