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Hi
I've never used a VM myself, I just installed Windows 8 on a different partition.
Partitioning is so easy in Windows 7 it's no big deal to create a new one.
I do have my Windows 8 install on a different hard drive in it's own partition, separate from Windows 7 as well.
I will probably drop Windows 7 soon anyway.
I haven't found a reason to log into it for months anyway.
Mike
Last edited by MikeHawthorne; 10-04-2012 at 05:10 PM.
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Downloaded VMware Player 5; installed it on 30 GB partition; after installation completed I clicked on the VM machine shortcut and it opened a window to a black screen with a message on it that said operating system not found. I wonder what is the best way to install Win 7? The ultrabook doesn't have an CD/DVD. It has WiFi and a USB port.Originally Posted by Trouble
KC
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USB Port -> Thumb Drive (4Gigs or larger)I wonder what is the best way to install Win 7
Windows 7 ISO from here Download Windows 7 Integrated With SP1 ISO – Official Direct Download Links
Microsoft (Windows) DVD USB Tool from here Windows USB/DVD Tool - Downloads - Windows 7 Forums
Of course you'll need a proper COA Product Key.
Yesterday was, Today is, but ahh Tomorrow...mystery, suspense and a promise of hope.
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If you look in VMware Player settings there should be an option to boot from ISO and install that way. I think it will be in CD/DVD settings. VM ware has a good forum for help also.
Joe
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Good catch Joe. Should have remembered that and added that as an option. You're right just point the CD/DVD to the ISO and boot the machine from that.
Yesterday was, Today is, but ahh Tomorrow...mystery, suspense and a promise of hope.
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The virtual hard disk is nice to if you have the right version of Windows 7. It's a folder that's treated like a partition with out the hassle of actually partitioning. That's how I've run these Beta versions. You're using your actual hardware and when you are done with it just delete it. I followed this Henk's blog: Guide to install Windows 8 on a VHD (Virtual Hard Disk)
Joe
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I have Widows 7 ISO downloaded, unpacked on a USB Flash drive ready to install, all I need is a COA, I have a netbook that has WIN 7 Ultimate 32-bit installed on its hard drive. The netbook is dead. What I mean is I replaced the original electrical converter that came with the netbook with a fancy one and the netbook over heated. It has no sign of life. It is dead. If I can find the product key what should I do? Will MS think its already being used?
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