Virtual PC for Mac with Windows XP Professional
I have two questions.
1. My VPC crashed (blue screen of death) on our powerbook G4 15 inch, and it states that the problem is a "unmountable boot volume." Is there I way I can correct this, I have programs on the VPC which would take a long time to reinstall?
2. I am considering purchasing a Macbook and wonder if I can use the Windows XP professional from my Virtual PC 7 with windows XP professional in boot camp? I doubt it, but thought I should at least ask.
Hi and welcome to Discussions,
I don't know about question 1. Might be one to ask in the Microsft forums.
http://www.microsoft.com/communities/newsgroups/en-us/default.aspx?dg=microsoft. public.mac.virtualpc&cat=enUS595a5881-be4a-4db4-97b0-5f3a78602e23&lang=en&cr=US
For question 2. see here: http://www.macosxhints.com/article.php?story=20060527175405403
Regards
Stefan
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