As mine just learnt, it won't let you install an msi in a remote desktop connection.
Haven't tried it myself yet, so not too sure what he was doing. Regards Tony Patton Desktop Operations Cavan Ext 8078 Direct Dial 049 435 2878 email: [email protected] From: [email protected] To: "NT System Admin Issues" <[email protected]> Date: 04/02/2010 15:22 Subject: RE: XP VM USB Support? As my boss here learned: 1. It must be a "Pro-level" flavor (apparently even Home Premium will not work) 2. It only works with certain chip sets. -- RMc "Steven M. Caesare" <[email protected]> wrote on 02/04/2010 08:58:49 AM: > If you have the correct flavor (ultimate? Others??) MS makes a free > preconfigured XP VM and virtual subsystem for Win7 to run backwards > compatible stuff. Includes USB support. > > Google: Windows XP Mode Windows 7 > > -sc > > > From: Roger Wright [mailto:[email protected]] > Sent: Thursday, February 04, 2010 9:55 AM > To: NT System Admin Issues > Subject: OT: XP VM USB Support? > > I have a Windows 7 machine and would like to be able to use a > Visioneer Strobe Pro USB scanner on occasion. However, the drivers > only support XP, not Vista or Windows 7. > > Is there a free VM host app like Virtual PC 2007 that allows > communications with USB devices? > > > Die dulci fruere! > > Roger Wright > ___ > > > > ==================================================================== http://www.quinn-insurance.com This e-mail is intended only for the addressee named above. The contents should not be copied nor disclosed to any other person. Any views or opinions expressed are solely those of the sender and do not necessarily represent those of QUINN-Insurance, unless otherwise specifically stated . As internet communications are not secure, QUINN-Insurance is not responsible for the contents of this message nor responsible for any change made to this message after it was sent by the original sender. Although virus scanning is used on all inbound and outbound e-mail, we advise you to carry out your own virus check before opening any attachment. We cannot accept liability for any damage sustained as a result of any software viruses. ==================================================================== QUINN-Life Direct Limited is regulated by the Financial Regulator. QUINN-Insurance Limited is regulated by the Financial Regulator and regulated by the Financial Services Authority for the conduct of UK business. ==================================================================== QUINN-Life Direct Limited is registered in Ireland, registration number 292374 and is a private company limited by shares. QUINN-Insurance Limited is registered in Ireland, registration number 240768 and is a private company limited by shares. Both companies have their head office at Dublin Road, Cavan, Co. Cavan. ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ <http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/> ~
