WBHoenig Posted August 30, 2006 Share Posted August 30, 2006 This morning, I started to download 5536. It is only my second build of Vista to ever use, so please keep that in mind.I downloaded it on Linux and copied it over to Windows using an ext(2/3) file system driver for XP. Copied over the ISO to Windows and created a VMWare Player vmx file using a utility I found and installed (because http://easyvmx.com is down). I loaded up VMWare. It got to the stage where it said 'Windows is loading files' and went through. When it got to the end, it stopped and nothing happened. I decided to download it again (luckily it still was up), thinking that the transfer to Windows messed it up. No luck still. Here is a screenshot:Anyone having this problem other than be? If so, any tips? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ra_27y Posted August 30, 2006 Share Posted August 30, 2006 if your still not geting it to work try the imfoamtion at the below link may help you out. http://pubs.vmware.com/guestnotes/wwhelp/w...s_winvista.htmlI have not try it yet hoping to soon.Hope it helps you out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nitroshift Posted August 30, 2006 Share Posted August 30, 2006 <snipped>I downloaded it on Linux <snipped>Where from??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ra_27y Posted August 30, 2006 Share Posted August 30, 2006 I found it at the VMware web site weeks back.Go there if link does not work and look for vista help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WBHoenig Posted August 30, 2006 Author Share Posted August 30, 2006 (edited) <snipped>I downloaded it on Linux <snipped>Where from???Microsoft's website.if your still not geting it to work try the imfoamtion at the below link may help you out.http://pubs.vmware.com/guestnotes/wwhelp/w...s_winvista.htmlI have not try it yet hoping to soon.Hope it helps you out.andI found it at the VMware web site weeks back.Go there if link does not work and look for vista help.Thanks, I'll look into it.EDIT: Darn, it doesn't work on VMWare Player. I'll try Server later today. Edited August 30, 2006 by WBHoenig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fizban2 Posted August 30, 2006 Share Posted August 30, 2006 why don't you download Virtual PC from MS (free!!) it will run vista, also it will run in VMware, just make sure you have allocatted at least 256 (better to be at 300) megs of memory or you won't ever get past the PE loading section. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WBHoenig Posted August 30, 2006 Author Share Posted August 30, 2006 (edited) why don't you download Virtual PC from MS (free!!) it will run vista, also it will run in VMware, just make sure you have allocatted at least 256 (better to be at 300) megs of memory or you won't ever get past the PE loading section.I didn't know it would run Vista! Thanks a mil!EDIT: Yep, seems to be working on Microsoft VPC. Edited August 31, 2006 by WBHoenig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McoreD Posted September 3, 2006 Share Posted September 3, 2006 Seems I have a similar problem in VMware even with Safe Mode. Should try Virtual PC. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WBHoenig Posted September 3, 2006 Author Share Posted September 3, 2006 Do try it; it is a very nice product and is free. Works like a charm with Vista, too.Although it is lacking in features compared to VMWare Workstation; I might treat myself to a copy of it eventually Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ra_27y Posted September 3, 2006 Share Posted September 3, 2006 So Virtual PC from MS is better to run it is it?and is it easy to find on there site to download? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McoreD Posted September 3, 2006 Share Posted September 3, 2006 Confirming Virtual PC is WAY BETTER in compatibility than VMware. http://www.majorgeeks.com/Microsoft_Virtual_PC_d4101.htmlThis screenshot will give you more than to get convinced. Cheers, McoreD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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