Can't install program with Virtual PC 1

[Byn]

Hi Everyone,

Would someone please give me some advice on how to install a program with/on Virtual PC. Virtual PC can see the installation CD but when I look in the folders on the CD with Virtual PC the folders are empty.When I try to install the program nothing happens. However, all the files in the folders are visible when I look at the CD on the host machine Win 7. The program will also install on Win 7 but won't run, hence the reason for Virtual PC. Perhaps the CD drive is set up incorrectly.

Thanks for your help.

Byn

 

[flyboytim]

With the virtual machine running, on the Virtual PC menu, select: Tools, Settings..., DVD drive, Access a Physical Drive, and make sure that the drive letter selected is that of your DVD Drive.

Otherwise an .iso image of a CD/DVD on your hard disk can be mounted by Virtual PC as if it were a real CD etc. (it's a bit faster than a physical CD).

Then you access the Virtual machine DVD drive, and either autorun or explore the CD to start the program setup file.

http://www.fxxxingcomputers.co.uk

 

[Byn]

Hi flyboytim,

Thanks for the reply. It seems I didn't have the CD/DVD drive set up correctly. Your much appreciated advice solved the problem. Thanks again.

Regards,

Byn