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Hyper-V, is included in Windows 8 Professional. Once created, a VM, can install any OS you want, including Windows 3.1 through Windows 8, Linux, BSD, and others. These instructions show how to get Windows xp 32-bit running as a virtual computer.
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I found these instructions after I had done my installation.
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STOP just before you reach the the Virtual Switch Manager.
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The following article describes how to get a virtual hard disk with Windows xp already on it. The advantage of using this method is that it
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When it is extracted, copy it to C:\Users\Public\Documents\Hyper-V\Virtual hard disks directory. Then rename the file VirtualXP.VHD.
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Select this option and follow the instructions given by the Wizard.
Specify Name and Location - Change name e.g. Windows xp Professional. Leave 'Store the virtual machine in a different location' Un-ticked.
Assign Memory 'Start up memory:' leave as default 512MB. Use Dynamic Memory for this virtual machine. Ticked.
Configure Networking Connection Connection: Select the External one, using the name you gave itthe Ethernet Adapter.
Connect Virtual Hard Disk Select Select Use an existing virtual hard disk, Browse, and select the drive above.
Summary Check Check that the information is correct.
Press Finish.
Select the folder and filename where the copy of the extracted Windows xp file is as above.This completes the building of the virtual hardware.Install Windows 8 Hyper-V
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The author states:-
"One other super important piece of advice is to remember to create virtual switches at this point. It makes guest VM setup much easier on Windows 8 Hyper-V." I wish I had known this.
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- Give the switches meaningful names now, together with a description in the notes. This ensures that they are connected to the correct Network Adapter.
- There are 'hidden' sections which are selected by expanding the tree on the left-hand side.
Hardware Ethernet port (for Internet connection)
Host Computer Port
Settings for the Client on the Server
These are the options available. Have a look at each section and see if they make sense.
- Add Hardware - We will use this in the next section, stand by . . .
- BIOS - change - tick Num Lock I use Num Lock and when this was un-ticked, when I used the virtual machine it cancelled it.
- Memory - Left as Default. My readings are:-
Startup RAM: 512MB. Tick Enable Dynamic Memory. Minimum RAM: 512MB Maximum RAM: 1048576 Memory buffer: 20. Memory weight mid way. - Processor - no change
- IDE Controller 0 - no change
- IDE Controller 1 - no change
- SCSI Controller- no change
- Network Adapter - There is one already there. We will be adding another network adapter and then set them both up.
- COM 1 - no change
- COM 2 - no change
- Diskette Drive - no change
Network cards - Adding, Connecting and Configuring
The steps
- Connect and configure the existing Network Card #1
- Add another Network card #2
- Connect and configure the additional Network Card #2
Connect and configure the existing Network Card #1
Select the Network card already there. Change the settings as follows:-
Add another Network card #2
Select Add Hardware, then Network Adapter.
Connect and configure the additional Network Card #2
Change their settings as follows:-
This completes the building of the virtual hardware.
External Links
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http://www.servethehome.com/install-windows-8-hyper-v-3-minutes/
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http://feeds.gawker.com/~r/lifehacker/vip/~3/JcICY7amrmE/how-to-run-windows-xp-for-free-in-windows-8
(return to main text - Extract Windows xp)
Hyper-V Virtual Switch Overview
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/hh831452.aspx
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/hh831823.aspx
(return to main text - Virtual Switch Manager)
What's New in Hyper-V Virtual Switch
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/jj679878.aspx
(return to main text - Virtual Switch Manager)
Activate Windows xp
run %systemroot%\system32\msoobe.exe /a
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/307890/en-us
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In this manual, anything displayed on the Cambridge Z88 screen is shown in a computer typeface, such as
Name of file to save
Anything that you should type at the keyboard is shown in a different typeface to designate the keyboard keys; for example
You are invited to a party
The keys on the keyboard with a special function are shown in the text with key legends. So, for example, if you are asked to type
myfile
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you would actually type the letters m y f i l e and then press the
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In general, references to menu headings are in bold caps; for example LAYOUT.
References to individual commands are in bold; for example Save or Load.
References to options displayed by a command are in italics; for example Save only range of columns.
The 'Square' key is represented using the symbol, also identified as the
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The cursor keys are represented as ,
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key on normal PC.