Re: Upgrade Windows within VPC 7 ?

On 7 Jan 2007 21:45:03 -0800, gnu.gnurd@xxxxxxxxx wrote:

Is it possible to upgrade Windows from within Virtual PC?

I just purchased VPC 7, expecting to load XP, forgetting that my XP
disc is the upgrade disc rather than the full-install. Of course I
have Win-ME - can I use that and then upgrade my Mac to XP? If so, how
do I do it?

Start the installation with the XP disc, eventually you'll reach a
point where the installer asks for proof of a previous version, eject
the XP, and insert the ME disk, then follow the rest of the on-screen
installation instructions. After XP is completely installed, don't
forget to install the VM Additions.

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Cheers,
Steve Jain, Virtual Machine MVP
http://vpc.essjae.com/
I do not work for Microsoft.
.

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