xp virtualization

[o1die]

I installed windows xp virtualization on my windows 7 RC, and it appears to be working fine even though my cpu doesn't support virtualization. Anyone else notice this?

 

[KeypoX]

i tried it and all it was, was a horrible VM software running xp... Didnt run near as well as vmware or virtualbox (both free). Though i do have VT.

 

[TheKub]

I was under the impression that regardless of VT support you could run a virtual environment, the question being how well.

 

[Nothinman]

I was under the impression that regardless of VT support you could run a virtual environment, the question being how well.

Yea, for 32-bit guests you don't technically need VT. But I thought MS put it in the requirements, maybe it was just a CYA thing by whoever did the reqs.

 

[gamertillman]

I am virtualizing XP with virtualbox under host PC OS Linux. Even though the program works great the program is known for its limited 128 VRam max dedication. Does anyone have a work around or script for this. My reason is to use Photoshop and other heavily windows dependant programs. I use linux for the stability mind you not the compatibility.

 

[RebateMonger]

Did you actually RUN the XP mode? As a test, I installed Windows Virtual Server and XP Mode on a non-VT Intel chip (E5200). It installed fine, but it didn't run. Everything worked fine on an E6300, which supports VT.

There might be differences in our software platforms. I was using Win7 RC x64 on the E5200 computer.

When I start XP Mode in Win7 with E5200:

"Cannot start Windows Virtual PC Host process

Windows Virtual PC requires hardware assisted virtualization.
There is no hardware assisted virtualization support in the system."