[WBHoenig]

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?

[ra_27y]

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.html

I have not try it yet hoping to soon.

Hope it helps you out.

[nitroshift]

WBHoenig, on Aug 30 2006, 02:32 AM, said:

<snipped>I downloaded it on Linux <snipped>

Where from???

[ra_27y]

I found it at the VMware web site weeks back.

Go there if link does not work and look for vista help.

[WBHoenig]

nitroshift, on Aug 30 2006, 06:18 AM, said:

WBHoenig, on Aug 30 2006, 02:32 AM, said:

<snipped>I downloaded it on Linux <snipped>

Where from???

Microsoft's website.

Quote

if your still not geting it to work try the imfoamtion at the below link may help you out.

http://pubs.vmware.c...s_winvista.html

I have not try it yet hoping to soon.

Hope it helps you out.

and

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I 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.

This post has been edited by WBHoenig: 30 August 2006 - 06:15 AM

[fizban2]

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.

[WBHoenig]

fizban2, on Aug 30 2006, 08:26 AM, said:

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.

This post has been edited by WBHoenig: 31 August 2006 - 06:59 AM

[McoreD]

Seems I have a similar problem in VMware even with Safe Mode.



Should try Virtual PC. Thanks.

[WBHoenig]

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

[ra_27y]

So Virtual PC from MS is better to run it is it?
and is it easy to find on there site to download?

[McoreD]

Confirming Virtual PC is WAY BETTER in compatibility than VMware.

http://www.majorgeek...l_PC_d4101.html

This screenshot will give you more than to get convinced.



Cheers,
McoreD