Virtualization Archives - Page 8 of 8

How to Install Microsoft Loopback Adapter in Windows 7?

How To, Virtualization, Windows 7 March 4, 2011

When you have no network connection available on your computer and still you want your physical machine to communicate with virtual machine, you need to install Microsoft Loopback Adapter on the physical machine and map the LAN card on virtual machine (virtual LAN card) ...Read More

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How to Provide Static IP Address on a LAN Card in Windows 7?

How To, Virtualization, Windows 7 March 4, 2011

By default all LAN cards in Windows 7 (including Microsoft Loopback Adapter) are configured to obtain IP addresses automatically, that is from DHCP server. However, in some cases where DHCP server is not available you need to provide av IP address to the LAN ...Read More

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How to Attach Additional Virtual Hard Disks (.VHD Files) in Virtual PC?

How To, Virtualization March 4, 2011

Virtual PC is an application which is mostly used for practices and/or lab purposes. In earlier days when there were no virtual machines people used to practice on physical machines. When they required additional hardware, say LAN card or HDD, they used to spend ...Read More

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How to Connect or Disconnect a CD/DVD ROM or Floppy Disk Drive in Virtual PC?

How To, Virtualization March 4, 2011

Just like physical PC, CD/DVD drive and Floppy Disk Drive can be connected and disconnected to a virtual machine as well. The difference is that in physical machine if you want to disconnect any drive you need to open the system case and pull ...Read More

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How to Create Virtual Machines in Microsoft Virtual PC after Installation on Windows 7?

How To, Virtualization, Windows 7 March 4, 2011

Microsoft Virtual PC is in the market since quite a long time. It is a software application which enables a user to install an operating system into another operating system. This means that you can create a virtual computer using Microsoft Virtual PC console ...Read More

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How to Install Virtual Machine Additions in Virtual PC 2007?

How To, Virtualization March 4, 2011

Virtual Machine Additions are the additional tools which are installed in a virtual machine in order to get optimum performance. Performances may include better graphics, easy mouse movements, drag-and-drop feature, smooth functioning of a virtual machine, etc. These additions however have some limitations. Virtual ...Read More

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How to Manage Undo Disks Feature in Virtual PC?

How To, Virtualization March 4, 2011

Undo Disks feature is used to temporary reflect the changes made by a user on any guest operating system installed in a virtual machine. With the help of Undo Disks when a user shuts down guest operating system, Virtual PC asks if the user ...Read More

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How to Manage Close Button While Shutting Down Guest Operating System in Virtual PC 2007?

How To, Virtualization March 4, 2011

When you are working with Virtual PC you have lots of flexibilities which you do not get while working on physical computer. An example can be Close button. While running guest operating system in a virtual machine, if because of any reason you need ...Read More

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