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

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' 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)?
    Thanks
     
    integra144, Feb 20, 2008
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    Since Virtual PC 2007 is able to run only 32-bit OS, So, yes, you could run 32-bit guest OS on 64-bit Host OS. However, you cannot run guest 64bit OS, even if your host is running on 64bit OS.

    As far as I know, only Windows Server 2008 (not included non-microsoft :p) could run 64-bit guest OS.
     
    sipp11, Feb 20, 2008
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    cvx5832 Notebook Evangelist

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    Tried that scenario (64-bit host; 32-bit guest) on VPC2004, VPC2007 and VMWARE 6.0.2.

    Works fine. Specs in signature are the other details for the host. Side note - on VMWARE with that much memory, a fast drive, and memory page trimming set to disable, you'd swear the VM's were running as the native OS.

    Regards,
    Paolo
     
    cvx5832, Feb 21, 2008
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    Ok so let me make sure, before I re-format. My host can be 64 bit and run my 32bit programs via VPC 07. Correct?
     
    integra144, Feb 22, 2008
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    cvx5832 Notebook Evangelist

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    No need to run your 32-bit apps via a VM - 64-bit windows will do that just fine. Use VM's to run legacy OS's, for legacy software that can no longer run on the OS you're currently running.

    Don't expect anything fantastic with VPC, though. There's no USB support (other than the mouse that's emulated from the host), no dual-processor support, and other shortcomings I won't get into if you're going to use your VM for anything other than a toy from yesterday.

    Good luck! VM's can be great fun. The first time I saw Windows NT fire up was very exciting, and a reminder of how far computers have come.

    Regards,
    Paolo
     
    cvx5832, Feb 23, 2008
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    What I'd like to know is if anyone have found a way to install WMware server 1.0.x without using driver test sign mode in WinVista x64
     
    mufflan, Feb 23, 2008
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