The problem is probably that virtual Windows XP has no suitable driver for the portable drive.
Try saving from FrameMaker, then use Windows 7 File Manager to copy the saved file to the portable drive. On Mon, Mar 20, 2017 at 4:30 PM, David Klein <[email protected]> wrote: > I am a retired technical writer who cannot afford to upgrade to a later > version. > > I have been using Framemaker to write my autobiography on an older computer > running Windows XP. I purchased a newer computer running Windows 7 > Professional that has the ability to set up a windows virtual PC. I finally > figured out the way to get it to work over the weekend, and installed > Framemaker 5.5 and my Epson XP-420 printer. I am able to make a file and > print it, > > The problem is trying to save the file so that I can integrate it with the > many other files I have saved to a portable drive using my old XP computer. > > When I connect this drive to the Windows 7 it is fully recognized as a > separate drive. When I open the files, the titles are shown. Of course, > because the software is not recognized by Windows 7 Professional, the > actual files are not shown. > > Here is the problem. When I am in wndows virtual PC and go to save a file > in the portable drive I get the following: \\tsclient\J on Entire Network > with MyBackup in the center. When I attempt to open MyBackup I get a list > of very old programs with a question: Do I want to convert? I feel sure > this is generated by Framemaker 5.5 because of the age of the programs. In > other words it does not recognize Framemaker as an option. > > It seems I have no option to save a file generated within windows virtual > PC to an external device. If there is a way, I would like to hear it. > Thanks. _______________________________________________ This message is from the Framers mailing list Send messages to [email protected] Visit the list's homepage at http://www.frameusers.com Archives located at http://www.mail-archive.com/framers%40lists.frameusers.com/ Subscribe and unsubscribe at http://lists.frameusers.com/listinfo.cgi/framers-frameusers.com Send administrative questions to [email protected]
