WIN7PRO to Virtual XP

More about managing memory...not much help...

Memory is as important in a virtual machine as it is in a physical computer. A virtual machine requires enough memory to run the guest operating system and all the applications that you want to run at the same time on the virtual machine. If you need to change the amount of memory allocated to a virtual machine, you can do so when the virtual machine is not running or hibernated. For more information about shutting down a virtual machine, see Shut down a virtual machine manually.

A virtual machine consumes memory only while it is running. To start a virtual machine, the computer must have enough physical memory available to provide the virtual machine with the amount of memory specified for the virtual machine. If there is not enough available physical memory, the virtual machine will not start. If you have multiple virtual machines and want to run them at the same time, there must be enough physical memory available to provide each virtual machine with the amount of memory that is specified for it.

It is possible to configure the Memory setting for the virtual machine with all the available physical memory (memory that is in use on the host is not included as available memory). We recommend that you avoid allocating all available memory to a virtual machine. Instead, allocate enough memory to run the guest operating system and applications. In most cases, the amount of memory recommended for the operating system should be sufficient. For information about the recommended amount of memory, see the documentation for the specific operating system.

8GB physical

Looks like I have 8GB physical...

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What do you plan on using Virtual XP for?

We've been using Vista/Win7 for several years, and so far, I haven't found a need for the Virtual XP on any of our machines.

The max RAM that XP can recognize is around 3.3 GB. For what you are using it for, I would think 1 GB would be sufficient. But it's easily changed later on.

Thanks man, I went with 3,712. Seems to be working okay, so far...

> What do you plan on using Virtual XP for?
>
> We've been using Vista/Win7 for several years, and so far, I haven't found a need for the Virtual XP on any of our machines.

I am about to try to install AutoCAD 2007.

Do you think it will install & run directly on my new WIN7PRO 64 bit machine?

What about QuickBooks Pro 2001?

I'm curious as why the Virtual XP install also. I installed 2004, Right click on the icon, Select run in XP mode and everything is working fine so far.
Love the I7 2600. I bought a refurb with 16 GB for cheap off of ebay. It flies, I will not go so long between upgrades again.

I am about to try to install AutoCAD 2007.
Do you think it will install & run directly on my new WIN7PRO 64 bit machine?

Yes it should. I'm running Autocad 2000, 2010 and TGO without Virtual XP.

Thanks VS & Mighty Moe

> ...I installed 2004, Right click on the icon, Select run in XP mode and everything is working fine so far.

That is very encouraging.

I am obviously missing something pretty basic. I tried installing autocad 2004 on win vista and got all sorts of grief from windows. Win7 (home) does not even let me install the student version of autocad 2010 32 bit (could be 2011, don't fully remember). I don't even dare try to install on win7 home.....

Could someone please enlighten me as to what I'm missing?

Windows Pro has the XP Mode, Home Does not.

Try Downloading this XP mode for Windows Home http://www.windows.com/business/downloads

Worst case, It crashes and you uninstall. If it does crash try adding location of the ac1st16.dll file path location to the environmental variables (under control panel, my computer) & run in xpmode & as administrator.

Your copy of 10 or 11 should run fine on it. It will just run in 32 bit instead of 64 and might be a little slower.

This is what "my guys" told me. I'm running Windows 7 Ultimate

Process for making old software so it will work, for Windows 7.

1. do not install.
2. go into windows explorer.
3. find the CD.
4. find the "setup.exe" file, (could be listed as an update, look for the .exe file)
5. right-click on it
6. select the properties
7. should be a compatibility tab, select it.
8 select the two check boxes, make sure to run the program in "Windows XP (Service Pack 3-someone said service pack 2-service pack 3 working for me)" mode and administrative mode.
9. click okay, and install the CD.
10. Install any and all updates with the same process listed above.

God Bless you Mighty Moe

I have not yet "installed" ACAD 2007 or QBP 2001.

Will use "your guy's" method.

Thank You !

There is some software that will NOT work in WIN7, especially the 64 bit version, CorpsCon is one, as I believe are some of the NGS DOS utilities. I use the XP mode for a few things, but most software does run, especially if you select a compatibility mode.

SHG

I'm not sure about base Autocad, but starting with Civil 3D 2011, you must match the release with your OS. If you have 32-bit OS, you must use 32-bit C3D 2011. If you have a 64-bit OS, you must use the 64-bit release.

I believe Vanilla Autocad is now the same way, but I'm not sure when they locked down the installer for that. It could have happened earlier than with C3D, since prior to the 2011 release, all we had was 32-bit Civil 3D.