- VIRTUAL PC FOR WINDOWS 8.1 UPDATE
- VIRTUAL PC FOR WINDOWS 8.1 DRIVER
- VIRTUAL PC FOR WINDOWS 8.1 ARCHIVE
- VIRTUAL PC FOR WINDOWS 8.1 UPGRADE
: unfortunately, Microsoft has removed the rollup from its server. => On Windows 8.0 (32-bit and 64-bit): the official installer perfectly fits. The installation of Rollup is normally done on Windows 8.0 but it turns out problematic on Windows 8.1. Please note you may have to rename the executable file again after applying the Rollup.
VIRTUAL PC FOR WINDOWS 8.1 UPGRADE
(C) You can possibly upgrade Microsoft Virtual PC 2007 SP1 to the latest revision (6.0.210). If you upgrade vmm.sys to the newest version on Windows 8 32-bit, it's the same thing. Consequently, that fix doesn't apply to that operating system.
VIRTUAL PC FOR WINDOWS 8.1 UPDATE
(B) Given the previous modifications, DO NOT apply the security hotfix for Microsoft Virtual PC on Windows 8 64-bit (KB969856, available though Microsoft Update and Download Center)! Why? Because that hotfix replaces the original vmm.sys by another released on april 2009, thus a file older than those from Windows Phone SDK 7.1.1. You can enjoy the one without giving up the other! The next screenshot proves it: you haven't to choose between these two pieces of software. It's even possible to run them simultaneously. (A) Hyper-V can coexist with Microsoft Virtual PC 2007 on the same physical computer. To illustrate, here's a screenshot with two guest systems (MS-DOS and Windows 95) both running inside Virtual PC on a Windows 8 host. To repair, replace the wrong version by the correct one that may imply starting the computer into safe mode.ħ) Reboot to load the newer vmm.sys: you can finally use Microsoft Virtual PC 2007 on Windows 8 64-bit!
VIRTUAL PC FOR WINDOWS 8.1 DRIVER
Obviously, you have to use the file intended for your system you cannot use a 32-bit driver on a 64-bit system or the opposite! In case of mistake, Microsoft Virtual PC no longer runs.
VIRTUAL PC FOR WINDOWS 8.1 ARCHIVE
That archive contains two variants (32-bit and 64-bit). To save your bandwidth, here is a much smaller archive (345 Kb) with the revised driver: A such file is shipped with the « Windows Phone SDK 7.1.1 ».
Go to Windows\System32 folder and search "vmm.sys" => The exact location should be Windows\system32\Drivers but that depends on the language of your system.Ħ) Delete the current vmm.sys and replace it by a newer version, released in 2012. By starting any virtual machine, you eventually get that BSOD!ĥ) The previous screenshot (from Windows 8 64-bit) mentions the vmm.sys file, it's the virtual machine monitor. => if you use Windows 8 64-bit, it's not over: if you stop the reading now, you'll understand why Microsoft stated that the older application is not compatible with Windows 8. You can continue the reading to update some components, especially if you actually use Windows 8.1. => if you use Windows 8 32-bit, you can already enjoy Microsoft Virtual PC 2007: despite the previous warnings, that hypervisor is already compatible with Windows 8 32-bit. Go to the location where you installed the program (« Program Files\Microsoft Virtual PC » on 32-bit systems or « Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Virtual PC » on 64-bit systems) and rename the executable file « Virtual PC » to something else.Ĥ) Now, the situation differs depending on the architecture of your operating system. It's easy to bypass: rename the installer to anything else.ģ) After the installation, the same blocking appears when you launch Virtual PC. Get it back again thanks to my mirror => 32-bit | 64-bitĢ) first obstacle: Windows 8 blocks the installation process as soon as you click on the installer. : unfortunately, Microsoft has removed it from its server. Update : that guide seems also to work on Windows 10 x86 (32-bit)ġ) Download Microsoft Virtual PC 2007 with Service Pack included (version 6.0.192) on this URL.
Available since Windows 8, Hyper-V Client cannot properly virtualize any OS older than Windows XP, that's why I wrote that tutorial.Ĭontrary to what Microsoft claims, it's possible to use Microsoft Virtual PC 2007 on a computer running Windows 8!
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