Virtual PC Questions


Virtual Linux machine returns Kernel Panic error
We have an old red hat box here I am trying to virtualize with little success. I have the drives backup up and restored from backups to virtaul drvies using Acronis. I have done this in the past with windows and had no issues. However I am getting a kernel panic error when I try [...]

Answer Question   |  June 22, 2011  7:23 PM
Linux, Linux servers, RedHat, Redhat Linux, Virtual machine manager, Virtual PC, Windows Server 2003
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1,050 pts.

Why can’t I connect to Oracle DB from virtual xp running under windows 7 host
I am running plsqldeveloper on a windows xp virtual machine. (Created on a windows 7 box). When I start plsql developer on the virtual xp machine I type in a vallid Username/Password there are no Databases in the drop down list so I type in a valid database name then I get the following error: [...]

Answer Question   |  December 7, 2010  5:54 PM
Oracle, Oracle Database, PL/SQL Developer, SQL Developer, Virtual PC, Windows XP, Windows XP Virtual Machines
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30 pts.

Windows 7 Virtual PC
Is there some way to set Windows 7 Virtual PC to access the native hardware? For instance when I go to device manager within Virtual PC in XPMode, I see a Virtual PC driver for my video card. Can I set it to grab and use the video card’s driver directly?

Answer Question   |  October 21, 2010  6:33 PM
Device Manager, Virtual machine, Virtual PC, Windows 7, Windows XP Mode
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225 pts.

Virtual PC Runtime Error R6002
Runtime error R6002 floating point is not loaded Microsoft Visual C++ library while opening Microsoft virtual PC

Answer Question   |  October 8, 2010  6:37 AM
Runtime error R6002, Virtual PC, Window XP
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5 pts.

USB license dongle sharing on Virtual PC
I have been unable to share my usb ‘license dongle’ between virtual PCs, is this even  possible?

Answer Question   |  June 24, 2010  11:08 AM
License software, USB Over Network, Virtual PC, Virtualization
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5 pts.

VMWare or Microsoft Virtual PC that support to deploy 64 bit OS
I have a 64 bit hardware machine and I have installed 64 bit windows server 2003 R2. Now I want to install VMWARE or virtual PC on that machine to deploy exchange 2007. I have used many versions, but all are 32 bit virtualization support. I need to install 64 bit OS on that particular [...]

Answer Question   |  May 19, 2010  2:36 PM
Exchange 2007, Virtual PC, Virtualization in 2010, VMware, Windows Server 2003
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16,755 pts.

How to get external sound device & audio out of XP Mode in Win 7 host?
Hi there… I recently set up XP Mode Virtual PC inside my Win 7 Ultimate OS. 1) It’s all running fine, but I can’t get any audio out of it? 2) A Focusrite Saffire & M-Audio External Sound devices are connected to my main Win 7. 3) My goal is to run DAW apps in [...]

Answer Question   |  May 20, 2011  4:10 PM
Sounds and Audio Devices, Virtual PC, Windows 7, Windows XP
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5 pts.

Connect to Oracle on Virtual PC
Hi all, I don’t make it to connect from my Win7 host to Oracle 11g SE running under XP mode. Neither SQL-Plus nor SQL Developer get a connection, although the db is running and locally reachable as tested with SQL-Plus on the guest system. SQL Developer says ”The network Adapter could not establish the connection.” [...]

Answer Question   |  January 14, 2010  3:03 PM
Oracle, Virtual PC
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130 pts.

Virtualize external OS hard drive
I have a hard drive that has an operating system on that was backed up using Acronis.  I would like to make this hard drive a virtual machine so I can use it for testing on VMWare or Virtual PC.  I don’t have the original machine the hard drive was backed up on so could [...]

Answer Question   |  October 19, 2009  9:46 PM
Acronis True Image, Virtual machine management, Virtual Machines, Virtual PC, VMware
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210 pts.

Where can I download Virtual PC?
Where can I download Virtual PC? This question is from the Microsoft Virtualization Live Chat which took place on August 27th.

Answer Question   |  September 17, 2009  12:33 PM
Microsoft virtualization, Virtual PC
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16,755 pts.

Can you explain how MED-V works with Virtual PC?
Can you explain how MED-V works with Virtual PC? This question is from the Microsoft Virtualization Chat held on August 27th.

Answer Question   |  September 15, 2009  3:44 PM
MED-V, Microsoft virtualization, Microsoft Virtualization Chat 8/27, Virtual PC
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16,755 pts.

Can I implement Hyper-V on Virtual PC?
Can I implement Hyper-V on Virtual PC? This question is from the Microsoft Virtualization Chat held on August 27th.

Answer Question   |  September 14, 2009  9:20 PM
Hyper-V, Microsoft virtualization, Microsoft Virtualization Chat 8/27, Virtual PC
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16,755 pts.

Microsoft Virtual PC
I have installed Virtual PC on my XP Pro system. My questions relates to security. 1. Do I need to install my virus protection software, firewall software and other security software on the virtual machine or is the virtual machine automatically protected by the main (host) computers security software? 2. Also, if somehow the virtual [...]

Answer Question   |  February 22, 2010  12:37 PM
Microsoft Virtual PC 2007, Virtual PC, Virtual PC Security, Windows XP, Windows XP Professional
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30 pts.

Where can I download Virtual PC?
Where can I download Virtual PC? Thanks! This question is from the 5/14 Microsoft Virtualization Chat on ITKnowledgeExchange.com

Answer Question   |  June 15, 2009  2:26 PM
Microsoft virtualization, Microsoft Virtualization Chat 5/14, Virtual PC
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16,755 pts.

Virtual PC and VMware compatibility with others like Citrix
First, knowing that more than 60% of the high tech companies & schools in the States use Vmware APPs for virtualization, I would like to know if Microsoft is working on the compatibility between their own Virtual PC APPs & Vmware, or with others like Citrix to illustrate? This question is from the 5/14 Microsoft [...]

Answer Question   |  June 15, 2009  2:25 PM
Citrix, Microsoft virtualization, Microsoft Virtualization Chat 5/14, Virtual PC, VMware
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16,755 pts.

Can we expect to see newer versions of Virtual PC and Virtual Server?
Can we expect to see newer versions of Virtual PC and Virtual Server? This question is from the Microsoft Virtualization Chat on ITKnowledgeExchange.com

Answer Question   |  April 24, 2009  1:28 PM
Microsoft virtualization, Virtual PC, Virtual Server
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16,755 pts.

How does MED-V integrate with Virtual PC ?
Could you please explain how MED-V integrates with Virtual PC? This question is from the Microsoft Virtualization Chat on ITKnowledgeExchange.com

Answer Question   |  April 20, 2009  1:31 PM
MED-V, Microsoft virtualization, Virtual PC
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16,755 pts.

where can I download virtual PC?
where can I download virtual PC, please? This question is from the Microsoft Virtualization Chat on ITKnowledgeExchange.com

Answer Question   |  April 20, 2009  1:27 PM
Microsoft virtualization, Virtual PC
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16,755 pts.

Dual/Multi-booting on Virtual PC and other virtualization tools
Comment: I use virtual pc and other virtualization tools at home, to run multiple Operating systems. Some years ago, I used to dual/multi boot. This question is from the Microsoft Virtualization Chat on ITKnowledgeExchange.com

Answer Question   |  April 21, 2009  1:26 PM
Dual booting, Microsoft virtualization, Operating systems, Virtual PC
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16,755 pts.

Is there a future for Virtual PC?
Is there a future for Virtual PC? This question is from the Microsoft Virtualization Chat on ITKnowledgeExchange.com

Answer Question   |  April 16, 2009  2:08 PM
Microsoft virtualization, Virtual PC
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16,755 pts.