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    Host Vista 64bit; Virtual PC 32bit: Possible?

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by integra144, Feb 20, 2008.

  1. integra144

    integra144 Notebook Consultant

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    This probably has been asked, but I did do a search. I currently have 4GB ram running on Vista 32bit, according to the “Clean Install Guide” from this forum for Lenovo/IBM computers it states that 64bit uses the same activation code as the 64 so OS wise I just need to order the anytime upgrade disc. QUESTION STARTS HERE: My question is if I run Vista 64 has as a host, am I able to run Microsoft Virtual PC 2007 running 32bit Windows Operating System (Windows 2000 Pro)?
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    integra144, Feb 20, 2008
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    Meetloaf13 fear the MONKEY!!!

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    Hey integra, I recently succesfully installed XP virtually on my machine with VirtualBox. From what I hear VirtualPC 2007 will work, or VMWare Workstation (but not VMWare server...at least I couldn't figure it out).
     
    Meetloaf13, Feb 20, 2008
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    but is host system 64 bit or 32? And is your virtual environment 32bit?
     
    integra144, Feb 20, 2008
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    msmcougar Notebook Enthusiast

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    Yes, you could run a 32-bit OS (Windows 2000, etc.) using the Virtual PC 2007 64-bit install from a 64-bit host.

    Download both 32-bit and 64-bit installations

    It's a good way to run 32-bit applications that aren't supported on your 64-bit host operating system. Just install WinXP or W2K and then you can run stuff there.

    BTW, I think you can't run a 64-bit guest operating system on a 32-bit host. If I'm wrong, I'd like to know.
     
    msmcougar, Feb 20, 2008
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    You can use VMware Workstation or Player to run a 64-bit guest OS on a 32-bit host. You just need a processor with VT extensions. I was doing that earlier today at work.
     
    googoobaby, Feb 20, 2008
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    thanks bunch got it. Now I just have to wait for that anytime upgrade disc
     
    integra144, Feb 22, 2008
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    Virtual PC doesnt allow you to create 64bit virtual machines, so theres no way to testdrive a 64bit OS unless you do a real isntall, thus rendering VP useless. it doesnt matter if the host is 32 or 64, the guest can only be 32 bit.
     
    hectormacias, Jan 17, 2009
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    Get VMWare workstation. Also, VirtualBox 2.1 (free) will allow a 64-bit guest on a 32-bit host.
     
    pacmandelight, Jan 18, 2009
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