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Sent: Sunday, April 12, 2009 5:49 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] QRe: Ext HDD, was RE: OT -new computer
Install a virtual machine system, run XP as a virtual machine -- drivers
for
XP become a non-issue. Vista is only used to host the Virtual Machine.
http://www.vmware.com/products/ws
You should try Virtual Box www.virtualbox.org It will allow you to
control what resources the guest OS uses and will allow file sharing
between the guest (more than one at once) and the host OS.
Luther
LarryT wrote:
Thank you Don!! I am installing XP on a virtual drive at this
moment! It
The next version of virtual PC, that will come with (or shortly after)
Windows 7 will allow applications running in a virtual machine to look like
native apps on the host OS. Also known as Med-V in the MDOP set.
FWIW, Windows 7 RC1 seems fast! Just installed it last night, no apps yet,
so it's too
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Sent: Wednesday, April 22, 2009 12:37 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] QRe: Ext HDD, was RE: OT -new computer
LarryT wrote:
Doing the reverse will not work either - installing Vista 1st will work
but then XP cannot be installed because the OS will say the OS installed
down and you might as well
forget about playing.
Manfred
Date: Sat, 11 Apr 2009 19:47:36 -0400
From: LarryT l02tur...@comcast.net
Subject: [MBZ] QRe: Ext HDD, was RE: OT -new computer
Hi Tim -
Thx but no thx - it sounds too complicated for no improvement in
performance. You didn't mention
LarryT wrote:
Doing the reverse will not work either - installing Vista 1st will work
but then XP cannot be installed because the OS will say the OS
installed is newer than the OS being attempted to install! Well, damn!
I'm running dual boot on dual hard drives. About one hour ago, I
On Wed, Apr 22, 2009 at 12:37 PM, Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net wrote:
LarryT wrote:
Doing the reverse will not work either - installing Vista 1st will work
but then XP cannot be installed because the OS will say the OS installed is
newer than the OS being attempted to install! Well, damn!
On Wed, Apr 22, 2009 at 12:37 PM, Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net wrote:
I'm running dual boot on dual hard drives. About one hour ago, I ordered a
1TB drive, intending to transfer my Vista drive to it, then to install XP
Pro as a 2nd OS on the drive. I'm not happy to learn that MSFT has
- Original Message -
From: Ed Booher edboo...@gmail.com
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Wednesday, April 22, 2009 1:34 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] QRe: Ext HDD, was RE: OT -new computer
On Wed, Apr 22, 2009 at 12:37 PM, Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net wrote:
LarryT wrote
with *ahem* more budget conscious hardware...
-Curt
Date: Wed, 22 Apr 2009 12:27:46 -0400
From: LarryT l02tur...@comcast.net
Subject: Re: [MBZ] QRe: Ext HDD, was RE: OT -new computer
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Message-ID: 933ffa014ddf47db8651382db6cc8...@larrypc
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no less. This is a very
high end laptop though...
It seems strange to me that I'm defending Microsoft but when you work for a
manufacturer I guess you develop a level of empathy...
-Curt
Date: Wed, 22 Apr 2009 12:37:52 -0400
From: Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net
Subject: Re: [MBZ] QRe: Ext HDD, was RE
disk but
their computer is tagged with an OEM serial... We have a site license (which is
a purchaseable type serial) for XP and I've gotten caught a couple times with
only OEM disks...
-Curt
Date: Wed, 22 Apr 2009 13:40:39 -0400
From: Ed Booher edboo...@gmail.com
Subject: Re: [MBZ] QRe: Ext HDD
On Wed, Apr 22, 2009 at 2:15 PM, LarryT l02tur...@comcast.net wrote:
Hi Ed -
I think I'd definately go the route of 2 physical hard drives if these
weren't a laptop. I already have several hard drives for laptops so if I
could do it this way using USB ext encl or HD docking station I
I have a dual boot system that I first installed XP then Vista, followed
with Windows 7. yes its easy with multiple hard drives though you should be
able to create a partition with a program EaseUS partition manager its free
for home use.. then install on the new partition. Then use the vista
. \
HTHs
LarryT
91 300D
- Original Message -
From: MG trainpain2...@yahoo.com
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Sunday, April 12, 2009 11:13 AM
Subject: [MBZ] QRe: Ext HDD, was RE: OT -new computer
If you do figure out how to get back to XP let me know. My daughter has
LarryT
91 300D
- Original Message - From: MG trainpain2...@yahoo.com
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Sunday, April 12, 2009 11:13 AM
Subject: [MBZ] QRe: Ext HDD, was RE: OT -new computer
If you do figure out how to get back to XP let me know. My daughter
has
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Sent: Friday, April 17, 2009 11:22 AM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] QRe: Ext HDD, was RE: OT -new computer
A fully patched and updated xp copy takes something like 7.5.to 8 gb, so
IMHO, it takes at least 10 GB for XP without a lot of software. In
practical use, i consider 20gb to be the practical
On Fri, 17 Apr 2009 10:22:10 -0500 Loren Faeth lfa...@leadingchange.com
wrote:
A fully patched and updated xp copy takes something like 7.5.to 8 gb,
so IMHO, it takes at least 10 GB for XP without a lot of
software I don't believe it is wise to run unpatched MS software.
In setting up
I agree that 20 Gb is a practical Min size for Windows OS. 7.6 GB
for the install leaves less than 25% free space on a 10 gb partition,
and is a ticking time bomb. There are clever ways to do minimalist
installs, but that is another matter and not for the faint of
heart. IN my experience,
Thanks Larry, I'll forward this to my daughter as more options.
Manfred
Date: Fri, 17 Apr 2009 10:18:20 -0400
From: LarryT l02tur...@comcast.net
Subject: Re: [MBZ] QRe: Ext HDD, was RE: OT -new computer
There are a couple of ways. I've been fighting this for a while and think I
have found
I don't believe it is wise to run unpatched MS software.
I don't believe it is wise to run their _patched_ software, either.
-- Jim
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On Fri, 17 Apr 2009 18:49:44 -0700 Jim Cathey j...@windwireless.net
wrote:
I don't believe it is wise to run unpatched MS software.
I don't believe it is wise to run their _patched_ software, either.
Which I why I run Linux.
Craig
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Which I wouldn't (and don't) run unpatched either. Patch everything!
I don't believe it is wise to run unpatched MS software.
I don't believe it is wise to run their _patched_ software, either.
Which I why I run Linux.
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OK Don
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The important
Thanks Kaleb, My daughter will be working on it as soon as she gets the
computer back. I put it into the mail to her last Sat. so she should be
getting it very soon.
Manfred
Date: Sun, 12 Apr 2009 17:00:16 -0500
From: Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net
Subject: Re: [MBZ] QRe: Ext HDD
playing.
Manfred
Date: Sat, 11 Apr 2009 19:47:36 -0400
From: LarryT l02tur...@comcast.net
Subject: [MBZ] QRe: Ext HDD, was RE: OT -new computer
Hi Tim -
Thx but no thx - it sounds too complicated for no improvement in
performance. You didn't mention if it would improve security but I doubt
I went back to XP on my new computer that came with Vista. AFter I got
it installed there were a couple of things that did not work correctly.
I simply noted what they were and went to the manufacturer or whatever
hardware it was (sound, video etc) and downloaded the xp drivers there.
Works
Apr 2009 10:18:31 -0500
From: Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net
Subject: Re: [MBZ] QRe: Ext HDD, was RE: OT -new computer
I went back to XP on my new computer that came with Vista. AFter I got
it installed there were a couple of things that did not work correctly.
I simply noted what
Install a virtual machine system, run XP as a virtual machine -- drivers for
XP become a non-issue. Vista is only used to host the Virtual Machine.
http://www.vmware.com/products/ws/ $189
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/products/winfamily/virtualpc/default.mspx
Free
On Sun, Apr 12, 2009 at
makes it
impossible for the drivers from the video or whatever chip manufacturers
to work right. Still it's the only hope we have.
Manfred
Date: Sun, 12 Apr 2009 10:18:31 -0500
From: Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net
Subject: Re: [MBZ] QRe: Ext HDD, was RE: OT -new computer
I went back
Hi Tim -
Thx but no thx - it sounds too complicated for no improvement in
performance. You didn't mention if it would improve security but I doubt
it,.
You're right about the configuration - presently the Ext HD is shown as a
drive in the desktop. And when on the desktop I see it like
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