VPC 2004 - Vista from ISO

[Guest]

After waiting 8 hours for the new Vista BETA iso image to download last
night, i tried to install it on a virtual PC using the "capture from ISO
image" function in virtual pc 2004. However, it then tells me that it is not
a valid ISO image. Anyon else got this problem or have any solutions? (other
than burning it to a dvd as I have no dvd writer at the moment).

thanks,
Chris

 

[Guest]

Many apologies for posting this so many times, when i posted each time i got
an error message saying it didnt work, hence the re try.

 

[Andre Da Costa [Extended64]]

First of all, I would say Virtual PC 2004 is not a recommend choice, but
persons have been successful. I recommend using VM Ware Workstation 5.5 or
Virtual Server 2005 R2. VM Ware Workstation 5.5 preferrably. The more RAM
you assign to the Virtual Machine, the better the experience, I recommend a
minimum of 512 MBs or more.

You can download the VM Ware trial here:
http://www.vmware.com/download/ws/eval.html

Virtual Server 2005 R2:
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsserversystem/virtualserver/software/default.mspx

Have you checked the integrity of the ISO to see if it is not corrupted or
damaged?
I use the one from Ahead Nero
http://ww2.nero.com/nero6/eng/Nero_MD5_Verifier.html

Here are the MD5/CRC values for x86 or x64 depending on which every ISO you
downloaded:

x86
- File Size = 3.12 GB (3,355,598,848 bytes)
- CRC Value = 0x67E089E0
- MD5 Value = 0E733AB1A8E8FF9A8684FD3639332773
x64
- File Size = 4.01 GB (4,309,368,832 bytes)
- CRC Value = 0x48697711
- MD5 Value = E43502D0A15EADD551119D5639859E04

Paste the MD5 Checksum for either x64 or x86 depending on which one you want
check in Step 1, Step 2 - Browse to where you stored the ISO on your drive
and open it and it will automatically start the varification process and
generate the has in the third field, if it matches Step 1, then you are
safe.
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[Guest]

thanks, just trying it on vmware 5.5 now

First of all, I would say Virtual PC 2004 is not a recommend choice, but
persons have been successful. I recommend using VM Ware Workstation 5.5 or
Virtual Server 2005 R2. VM Ware Workstation 5.5 preferrably. The more RAM
you assign to the Virtual Machine, the better the experience, I recommend a
minimum of 512 MBs or more.

You can download the VM Ware trial here:
http://www.vmware.com/download/ws/eval.html

Virtual Server 2005 R2:
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsserversystem/virtualserver/software/default.mspx

Have you checked the integrity of the ISO to see if it is not corrupted or
damaged?
I use the one from Ahead Nero
http://ww2.nero.com/nero6/eng/Nero_MD5_Verifier.html

Here are the MD5/CRC values for x86 or x64 depending on which every ISO you
downloaded:

x86
- File Size = 3.12 GB (3,355,598,848 bytes)
- CRC Value = 0x67E089E0
- MD5 Value = 0E733AB1A8E8FF9A8684FD3639332773
x64
- File Size = 4.01 GB (4,309,368,832 bytes)
- CRC Value = 0x48697711
- MD5 Value = E43502D0A15EADD551119D5639859E04

Paste the MD5 Checksum for either x64 or x86 depending on which one you want
check in Step 1, Step 2 - Browse to where you stored the ISO on your drive
and open it and it will automatically start the varification process and
generate the has in the third field, if it matches Step 1, then you are
safe.
--
--
Andre
Windows Connected | http://www.windowsconnected.com
Extended64 | http://www.extended64.com
Blog | http://www.extended64.com/blogs/andre
http://spaces.msn.com/members/adacosta

 

[Jane C]

It installs fine in VMWare...just remember to install the VMWare Tools.

 

[Guest]

the what? are you just refering to vmware workstaion software? Im trying to
install it now but i need a serial key and the email that is supposed to
contain one hasnt arrived yet so i gotta wait.

 

[Guest]

The Capture from ISO" feature has a limit of 2,2 GB on the ISO image. This
image is 3.1 GB

 

[Guest]

I've got the iso working now on vmware 5.5 but after i choose which drive to
install vista on, it says it wants a windows disk. has anyone else managed to
actually install using purely the iso image file?

 

[Guest]

ahh, forget that. changed the vmware to use an IDE disk instead of SCSI and
its working fine now. cheers for the help people.

 

[Andre Da Costa [Extended64]]

Yes, she is referring to the VM Ware Tools, similar to Virtual PC Additions.
You need the Product Key to install Vista.
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Andre
Windows Connected | http://www.windowsconnected.com
Extended64 | http://www.extended64.com
Blog | http://www.extended64.com/blogs/andre
http://spaces.msn.com/members/adacosta

 

[Guest]

Yer i got that, im writing this now from the vmware vista install all
sorted. Cheers for the info everyone.

 

[Guest]

One thing that is failed to be mentioned is that Server 2005 R2 is free but
the required IIS are NOT? (You really cannot use R2 unless you have IIS
installed). Please advise either way if this is true or not true, and if
not, where can I download a copy of IIS??

 

[Guest]

i have a similair problem, i done the download but it looks like a winrarfile
and it doesnt work it i copy it to a dvd.

any suggestions

lars

 

[Guest]

i have a similair problem, the file looks like a winrar, when i copied it to
a dvd nothing happend.

any suggestions

lars

 

[Guest]

I'm using VCdControlTool.exe - it will mount this ISO as a virtual CD.

Unfortunately, I can't get the Vista installer to recognize my Hard drives
as valid.