ClarkCline Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 I am running Windows XP SP3 with all current updates. I installed Virtual PC 2007 and want to install XP3 into the virtual drive. Is there any way to do it from the Windows desktop? I tried doing it with my original installation CD, but I got the dreaded " You can't do that 'cause the operating system you are using is newer than the one you are trying to install." I also tried it with what I thought was a fully patched ISO I made yesterday with nlite, but I guess I missed some updates. Got the same error message.If I boot up from the CD, will the installation recognize the virtual drive I have created? I really need this 'cause a friend gave me a software program that he made, and I don't want to screw-up my real installation.I'm gonna be building a new Windows 8 box in a couple of months, but I'm not ready, yet.I could really use some good suggestions.Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaclaz Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 Is there a particular *need* for having the XP in the VM "fully updated"? If not, it would be simpler to get a pre-made .vhd from MS, there are the "testing IE" ones that are normally "good enough": http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=11575&ppud=4 jaclaz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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