hi guys,
I want to install windows xp on a virtual machine, can I do that without sited help?
any answers, or helps would be greatly appreciated.
thanks.
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#1 2015-09-18 05:47:25 (edited by Socheat 2015-09-18 05:48:18)
#2 2015-09-18 07:25:21 (edited by Sebby 2015-09-18 07:26:27)
You certainly can and I do this all the time.
Required: one ISO of XP, one virtual floppy disk with answer file, one blank virtual hard disk, and a boot by default to the virtual CD.
The contents of the answer file are documented in the deployment tools that come with Windows. If you would like one, let me know. Some of us on here will surely also give you images if you need them.
Finally, what virtualisation software do you use?
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#3 2015-09-18 12:32:35
hi Sebby,
Yep. I am surely need those contents if you could provide one.
and the virtualization that I plant to used is VMware workstation version 12.
#4 2015-09-18 12:37:34
OK, no problem. I haven't much bandwidth here, but when I get home I'll sort you out with the stuff, if someone else here hasn't.
Just myself, as usual.
#6 2015-09-19 03:48:46
You could use the basic talking windows preinstallation as well, remember
#7 2015-09-19 04:24:53
There is already a windows xp vm on http://eurpod.net/vmware
It comes with nvda 2011.2 preinstalled.
#8 2015-09-19 09:46:07
Most likely you won't even need an answer file, vmware's easy install feature can set you up most of the way to the point that all you will need to do is wait for the startup sound, hit windows+U to get narrator up and then copy over another screen reader. If you choose to go this way, all you will need is an XP ISO and a product key so vmware can enter it.
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#9 2015-09-19 13:59:39 (edited by Socheat 2015-09-19 14:00:17)
Thanks pitermach and everyone for the help.
#10 2015-09-20 00:12:52
(I have two questions: what do I do if vmware audio stutters? And how do I turn on NVDA in the XP VM in the provided link?)
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#11 2015-09-20 03:45:49 (edited by Socheat 2015-09-20 03:46:22)
I have the problem too. anyone have a solution to this? the audio stutters a lot.
#12 2015-09-20 04:02:02
To start nvda, press ctrl+alt+n.
As for the studdering audio, that is a problum with windows 8.
I fixed it by upgrading to windows 10.
#13 2015-09-20 04:37:07
I'm running windows 10 too. but the audioi stutter still staying.
#14 2015-09-20 05:01:23 (edited by jack 2015-09-20 05:03:39)
What are your system specs, that could have something to do with it. Do not, for example, expect to get good results running a virtual machine on a computer with under 4gb of ram. Also, you will need to adjust the buffer stream size to a lower value, as by default it's 200ms. To do this, first shut down the virtual machine, and I mean actually shut it down. Now in the vmx file, add the following line.
pciSound.playBuffer = "30"
This will set the buffer stream size to 30ms, which is great for responsiveness. Pops and clicks in the sound may be noticeable on low-ram systems, but on a decent system you shouldn't get those.
#15 2015-09-20 05:19:33
I'm running this virtual machines on a windows 10 home 64-bit with 3 gb ram, dell Vostro 260.
and speaking of adding the line, do I have to add pciSound.playBuffer = "30" after the sound.auto detect = "True"?
Thanks.
#16 2015-09-20 11:02:07
hey,
I just installed windows 7 on the vm to see what happen. but the audio works fine. no issues at all. but for xp, the audio still stutters. this must be the VMware problem. has anyone here on the VMware's forum that can report this issue to the VMware developer, so that they can improve it in the next version?
#17 2015-09-20 15:01:15
Nah, it's just the buffer. Windows xp uses the creative soundblaster es1371, newer virtual machines are capable of running vmware's new hd audio soundcard. About adding the line, really you can add it wherever, but I'd recommend adding it after either sound.autodect = "VALUE-X". Create a new line with the pciSound.playBuffer. If that also fails, remember that there's always usb audio, and if you have a regular analog headset you can get a usb redirect to turn it into a usb headset, those extensions aren't that expensive at all, really just about $8.
#18 2015-09-20 16:06:28
I've tried everything, but it doesn't work. I have to run windows media player to get it working properly.
#19 2015-09-20 20:12:53
At the same time, 3gb ram is rather low. WIndows7 is very much ram dependent. At this point, I'd recommend getting a ram upgrade. I'd recommend 8gb ram. WHat is your processor, single or duel core?
#20 2015-09-21 04:12:04
You can also use Win7PENVDA or Win81PENVDA to install Windows XP.
However, note that Windows XP requires a partition alignment of 16065.
The Diskpart application in WinPE 2.0 and later by default creates primary partitions with an alignment which is incompatible with Windows XP.
However,this issue can easily be fixed by creating the primary bootable partition with the proper alignment.
Windows XP network install by WinPE3.0 - Windows PE
http://reboot.pro/topic/10762-windows-x … y-winpe30/
Installing Windows Xp on a partition created with Windows PE 3.0
http://reboot.pro/topic/9453-installing … ows-pe-30/
If you don't want to read all this, here are the commands you must enter from within Diskpart:
CLEAN
SEL DISK 0
CRE PAR PRI SIZE=10000 ALIGN=16065
format FS=NTFS quick
exit
Then run bootsect /nt52 to make the partition bootable:
bootsect /nt52 c:
The rest is well known XP stuff.
I would recommend copying the entire contents of the I386 folder to a distribution folder on the destination partition.
From within that folder run winnt32.exe with the proper unattended switches.
Note that Windows XP will not boot from an UEFI BIOS.
If your computer is default set to UEFI boot, you must set the boot mode to legacy MBR in order for XP to start.
But who would want to install XP on old physical hardware, when it's so easy to go the VM route.
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#23 2015-09-23 17:46:01
I am back home. What a difference 80/20 bandwidth makes to the everyday task! But I'm still very proud of myself for being so bandwidth-constrained when I needed to most.
Now, do you still need help? Or have you sorted it out?
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#24 2015-09-24 04:53:52 (edited by Socheat 2015-09-24 04:54:22)
it is running at 3.30 GHZ
#25 2015-09-24 04:56:54
yo sebby,
That's fine here, I just used the easy install that built into VMware itself.
Thanks again for your help.
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