Using Windows 8 Hyper-V / Windows Setup
To Run the Hyper-V Virtual Machine
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The VM will open with the instructions to start,
Using the Mouse
When the mouse is in the VM's window, a message is displayed. To move the mouse out of the Window, Ctr-l Alt Left Arrow is used. This feature is removed once the drivers and additional software have been installed. Click in the window first and then move the mouse.
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Whilst it is running select Ctrl+I This loads a software CD disk to Drive D: Its progress is shown on the bottom bar.
Windows xp Professional Setup
The setup procedure follows, just as a reminder for a United Kingdom installation.
Regional and Language Options
Regional Options
Change:
Standards and formats- English (United Kingdom)
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Text Input Languages
Remove US Keyboard
Computer Name and Administrator Password
You choose: Remember about the Computer name (or it will). Letters (A-Z), numbers (0-9), and hyphens, but no spaces or periods (.). The name may not consist entirely of digits.
Date and Time Settings
The date and time will be correct as they are taken from the host.
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Don't panic, it just worked . . .
Found New Hardware and Automatic Updates
There are two sorts of these 'Found New Hardware' messages, one that asks to access the internet and the other one asks for drivers. Whenever they appear, Cancel it. This Hardware Wizard does not have the correct spell to do these operations at this point of the installation. The internet is not connected yet - Cancel Turn off Automatic Updates as well.
Virtual Machine Guest Installer
Run the Integration Services Setup Disk to install additional software and drivers for the Operating System so that it interfaces with the Server correctly.
Use Windows Explorer, Select D:\support\x86 (or amd64)
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If the following screen is displayed, the Virtual PC Integration Components has been installed by the Hardware Manager. Uninstall it by using the Control Panel - Add or Remove Programs and then reboot.
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upon rebooting, the Hardware Wizard completes his spellmagic with the new spellbook.
Check Hardware Network & Internet
Select Control Panel / System / Hardware / Device Manager /
Check to see there are no yellow warning symbols. Select Accessories / Command Prompt
Use the command
ipconfig /all
If the screen looks similar to the one above, the Internet connection is enabled.
Screen Resolution
There If there is an icon that invites the screen size to be increased. Select it and change it to a larger size. 800 x 600.
If the icon has disappeared, the screen properties may be changed by right clicking the mouse on the screen, select Properties / Settings /. The screen resolution can then be changed.
External Links
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