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  #61  
Old 04-07-2008
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Is there any way possible to install Ubuntu on the VM in windows xp? Because I don't have any more licences. Do you know any other VM program that can do that if I cant?
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Old 04-07-2008
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I Bees Confoozed....
Obi-Wan buddy, you lost me with that one. Why would you need a virtual machine or another license to run Ubuntu?
  #63  
Old 04-07-2008
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Well, I already installed Ubuntu on the VM (Decided to try it out) so I don't need help anymore. Sry. :P
  #64  
Old 06-25-2008
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Would it not be allot slower when using the virtual pc?
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Old 06-26-2008
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You would only use the virtual machine to test suspect files, or newly downloaded files for viruses, you wouldn't run all your daily chores through the virtual machine.
cheers
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  #66  
Old 08-12-2008
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VMWARE Questions...
Quote:
Originally Posted by Phantasm66 View Post
Are you getting viruses, spyware or other problems? Could it not be that this is happening because you are visiting dodgy websites, opening files from unknown sources, downloading "freeware" of questionable origin and suchlike? If the answer is yes, then there's no need to stop, just start being a bit more careful, that's all!

Visiting dodgy sites, downloading "freeware", or anything like that? If so, you might want to consider doing these riskfull things inside a sandbox, such as a VMware virtual machine.

You can download VMware server for free at

Surf for your pr0n inside a virtual machine instead, and then your main installation - which you trust for things such as online banking and so forth - never visits a dodgy internet site.

Install an XP virtual machine, patch it up by visiting windows update, and then start doing all that naughty stuff inside a VM instead!


If that XP installation gets infected, just delete it and start again! Or restore from a back easily, just by copying some files.
Wow this is an old post...hopefully someone can still help...

Ok, I have a PC which is strictly for music use. The question is: Can I use this software to create a Virtual Machine using my music computer?

Can I unplug the VM when I am not using it?

From the posts it is clear that this would help greatly, but what potential risks (i.e. viruses, registry changes, malware, spy ware, etc...) would I still face with regards to infecting my tangible unit?

Lastly, Would the BIOS of my VM reflect everything my tangible unit includes?

If so, Could programs on my tangible unit, be hidden/ deleted from the VM BIOS?

Thank-you in advance-GO RANGERS!
  #67  
Old 10-26-2008
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Musicians PC & Virtual Machine
Just a thought. If you have not yet resolved your query, gordonheavyfoot , perhaps you might have more response if you started a new thread?
  #68  
Old 10-26-2008
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Once this is downloaded and installed, how do you run the virtual machine? Do you need to install windows and everything you want to run on the machine after its installed, etc?

EDIT: I click on the vmware shortcut on my desktop and it opens my web browser with the port in the address bar but it says "Unable to connect".

I honestly have no idea what to do lol
Last edited by dangermouz; 10-27-2008 at 12:48 AM..
  #69  
Old 05-18-2009
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hi all

I use virtual machines for OS deployment, update testing, software testing, OS trials and testing etc etc

a Windows Server 2003 VM with Windows Deployment Services configured is an excellent way to reinstall operating systems over a LAN cable without user input

so if anyone needs helps on setting up a VM give me a shout
  #70  
Old 06-20-2009
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is it Vista compatabile?
  #71  
Old 06-26-2009
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As an aside, you guys might want to look into sandboxing within your primary OS. You don't need a VM to sandbox a web browser, or any other application. Sandboxie is a neat little app that can do this.
  #72  
Old 08-24-2009
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VMWare can be used to install any OS used it in one of my classes in college to teach us how to install/use older OS's
  #73  
Old 09-11-2009
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I've always just used VirtualPC, but I'm just too cool sometimes.

VMWare is pretty high level stuff compared to VPC, imo... too many buttons O_O
  #74  
Old 09-14-2009
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will vmware install on a 1gb flash drive and if i put it on the flash drive will it be portable? would it run slow if i put it on a 1gb flash drive?
  #75  
Old 10-13-2009
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One good use of virtualization is trying out a slipstreamed CD before burning to see if it works or trying out a linux distro on top of windows. DSL works well on a VM.
  #76  
Old 01-10-2010
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I'm trying to play bluray discs through the powerdvd program I got with my drive.

Basically I don't want to pay for the PowerDVD 9 Ultra just yet (needed for windows 7), I was hoping to run the powerdvd 7 w/bluray in a virtual machine running xp or vista. I have found that vista recognises the BD-ROM and XP doesn't, so probably vista.

Is there any way to use the full features of my graphics card? Instead of it virtualizing it's own graphics chip.

I'm currently using Vmware Player.

Many thanks!
  #77  
Old 01-18-2010
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Thanks for u all guy..Info given..
  #78  
Old 08-07-2010
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this is funny to me only because where is the annonymity.. there is non with this vmware..i say this only because of the registration process this site made me go through.. kinda ridiculous..and probing
  #79  
Old 08-18-2010
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tnx for the information
i am running XP HOME and it is not working..
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Old 08-18-2010
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Were you trying to install Virtual PC ?

If so, have a look at this

http://www.labnol.org/software/tutor...-xp-home/1539/
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