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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
- saves using the Windows CD disk
- It includes Service Pack 3
- and all the updates.
Even if you have a CD with a key, use this method and use your own key.
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: Select the External one, the Ethernet Adapter.
Connect Virtual Hard Disk Select Use an existing virtual hard disk, Browse, and select the drive above.
Summary Check that the information is correct.
Press Finish.
This completes the building of the virtual hardware.Install Windows 8 Hyper-V
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Change their settings as follows:-
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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
- saves using the Windows CD disk
- It includes Service Pack 3
- and all the updates.
Even if you have a CD with a key, use this method and use your own key.
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: Select the External one, using the name you gave it.
Connect Virtual Hard Disk Select Use an existing virtual hard disk, Browse, and select the drive above.
Summary Check that the information is correct.
Press Finish.
This completes the building of the virtual hardware.
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Here is a picture of the hyper-v manager, just before connecting. Check that the Virtual Machine is selected, (Windows XP Professional), then press the connect button.
The Virtual Machine will start, select the Action/Start
Then comes the licence
External Links
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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
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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)
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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and
key on normal PC.