Using Virtual PC for a dummy

jayzinho · 02-14-2008, 03:15 PM

Hi, I'm not sure this is the right forum for this, but I wasn't sure where to post.

I have downloaded and installed Virtual PC 2007, but it doesn't work. When I try and run it I get the message :

"No dhcp or proxydhcp offers were received."

and then

"Reboot and Select proper Boot device
or Insert Boot Media in selected Boot device"

What does that mean, and how do I sort it?

Sorry, I'm a bit of a novice, but I've searched around on the internet and can't find the solution. Can anyone help?

Cheers,

J

**johnwill** · 02-15-2008, 07:13 AM

http://www.goodells.net/virtualpc/vmc.htm

jayzinho · 02-16-2008, 04:40 AM

Thanks for that, but I get stuck here :

http://www.goodells.net/virtualpc/fdisk.htm

I've created a virtual disk, and virtual machine. But when it comes to partitioning and formatting the drive, I'm stuck.

Also, that site deals with booted windows 98 from a floppy drive. I want windows xp professional and I dont have a floppy drive.

What do I do?

Thanks,

J

jayzinho · 02-16-2008, 08:12 AM

Alas, I have managed to get Virtual PC working, thanks for that link Johnwill, but how anyone know how to install devices on there?

It seems that mouse and keyboard are already working, but I need to install my wireless USB adapter so it can connect to the internet. Does Virtual PC have a problem with this, or is there a way around it?

Cheers,

J

**johnwill** · 02-16-2008, 01:34 PM

VPC doesn't support USB devices. VMWARE does, but it's not free. You can take a look at VirtualBox, it says it supports USB, I've never used it.

**Cellus** · 02-20-2008, 04:22 PM

If you have a virtual appliance (pre-made non-DIY virtual machine), you can use VMware Player, which is free.

**johnwill** · 02-21-2008, 12:05 PM

There are also virtual machine builders for VMWARE player that are free, I've tried them in the past. Now that I have the full VMWARE, I no longer need them.

02-14-2008, 03:15 PM	#1 (permalink)
jayzinho Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 84 OS: win xp sp2	Using Virtual PC for a dummy Hi, I'm not sure this is the right forum for this, but I wasn't sure where to post. I have downloaded and installed Virtual PC 2007, but it doesn't work. When I try and run it I get the message : "No dhcp or proxydhcp offers were received." and then "Reboot and Select proper Boot device or Insert Boot Media in selected Boot device" What does that mean, and how do I sort it? Sorry, I'm a bit of a novice, but I've searched around on the internet and can't find the solution. Can anyone help? Cheers, J

02-15-2008, 07:13 AM	#2 (permalink)
johnwill Manager, Networking Forums Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania, US Posts: 41,748 OS: Windows 7, XP-Pro, Vista, Linux Blog Entries: 1	Re: Using Virtual PC for a dummy http://www.goodells.net/virtualpc/vmc.htm __________________ If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience

02-16-2008, 04:40 AM	#3 (permalink)
jayzinho Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 84 OS: win xp sp2	Re: Using Virtual PC for a dummy Thanks for that, but I get stuck here : http://www.goodells.net/virtualpc/fdisk.htm I've created a virtual disk, and virtual machine. But when it comes to partitioning and formatting the drive, I'm stuck. Also, that site deals with booted windows 98 from a floppy drive. I want windows xp professional and I dont have a floppy drive. What do I do? Thanks, J

02-16-2008, 08:12 AM	#4 (permalink)
jayzinho Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 84 OS: win xp sp2	Re: Using Virtual PC for a dummy Alas, I have managed to get Virtual PC working, thanks for that link Johnwill, but how anyone know how to install devices on there? It seems that mouse and keyboard are already working, but I need to install my wireless USB adapter so it can connect to the internet. Does Virtual PC have a problem with this, or is there a way around it? Cheers, J

02-16-2008, 01:34 PM	#5 (permalink)
johnwill Manager, Networking Forums Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania, US Posts: 41,748 OS: Windows 7, XP-Pro, Vista, Linux Blog Entries: 1	Re: Using Virtual PC for a dummy VPC doesn't support USB devices. VMWARE does, but it's not free. You can take a look at VirtualBox, it says it supports USB, I've never used it. __________________ If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience

02-20-2008, 04:22 PM	#6 (permalink)
Cellus Moderator Networking Team Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 2,664 OS: Windows Vista Business SP1, Windows XP Professional SP3 My System	Re: Using Virtual PC for a dummy If you have a virtual appliance (pre-made non-DIY virtual machine), you can use VMware Player, which is free. __________________ TSF Networking Team Virus/Trojan/Spyware Removal Help Donate!

02-21-2008, 12:05 PM	#7 (permalink)
johnwill Manager, Networking Forums Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania, US Posts: 41,748 OS: Windows 7, XP-Pro, Vista, Linux Blog Entries: 1	Re: Using Virtual PC for a dummy There are also virtual machine builders for VMWARE player that are free, I've tried them in the past. Now that I have the full VMWARE, I no longer need them. __________________ If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience