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Windows Forum / Windows XP / 64-bit / July 2006Problems setting up guest os using VMware Workstation
Hi, A few weeks ago I bought a new AMD Athlon X2 4600 64-bit system (and 2 GB ddr2 ram), I can run 99% of 32-bit software that I have, problem is that cannot use scanner or printer (neither manufacturer supports 64bit). I'm using Windows XP Pro 64-bit. Anyways, read on the forums people suggesting creating a virtual server. I got a copy of VMware Workstation and I followed the instructions to install Windows ME on the guest system. I follow the steps, looks like it is installing but then goes to the a: prompt. One time I got the Windows ME install page but then a box pops up saying you can't install windows ME using this version - please contact the manufacturer of your computer (I am using a dell OEM Windows ME cd). I can't understand it because it's a full version. Anyways I download an ISO image of Windows ME, edit the settings to point to the ISO image on the hard drive and I still can't get it to install. I ran fdisk at the a: prompt and created a 20 gb partition, but when I restart and try to install again, it says windows me requires 15 gb space on c drive! My previous computer is a dell dimension desktop. Would someone please help me? Please explain to me in workstation for dummies language - I checked the vmware site and the manual and neither are helpful. Thanks! Ed > Hi, > [quoted text clipped - 27 lines] > > Ed A lot of the OEM distributions are locked to the system. In your case, the CD will only install on a Dell system, nothing else. For more information you really should go to the VMware forums. This is a Microsoft Windows forum and as such is not geared toward or focused on non-Microsoft programs. You will need a _retail_ copy of Windows Me (or other Windows version). Most OEM copies are locked to their own hardware, and won't work in this scenario.  SignatureCharlie. http://msmvps.com/xperts64 > Hi, > [quoted text clipped - 27 lines] > > Ed Thanks alot for the replies. No wonder! I thought I had been doing something wrong! My apologies for posting in the wrong group. Ed > You will need a _retail_ copy of Windows Me (or other Windows version). Most > OEM copies are locked to their own hardware, and won't work in this [quoted text clipped - 35 lines] > > > > Ed Hello! > Hi, > > A few weeks ago I bought a new AMD Athlon X2 4600 64-bit system (and 2 > GB ddr2 ram), I can run 99% of 32-bit software that I have, problem is > that cannot use scanner or printer (neither manufacturer supports > 64bit). I'm using Windows XP Pro 64-bit. What models do you have? Roman > Hello! > [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > > Roman I have an Epson Perfection 3590 scanner and Xerox XE88 workcentre. I checked both websites (as well as AMD websites)and the drivers for Windows XP don't work for XP 64-bit. I even called Xerox and the tech told me that most Xerox printers aren't compatible with XP 64. However I goto Windows, check their HCL and see that they have tested quite a few Xerox models and they worked with xp64. I guess mine is just too old. Hello! > I have an Epson Perfection 3590 scanner and Xerox XE88 workcentre. I > checked both websites (as well as AMD websites)and the drivers for > Windows XP don't work for XP 64-bit. I even called Xerox and the tech > told me that most Xerox printers aren't compatible with XP 64. However > I goto Windows, check their HCL and see that they have tested quite a > few Xerox models and they worked with xp64. I guess mine is just too old. This Xerox is Zenographics/Sharp based printer (try to ask them about x64 support ;) Very similar driver has Sharp AL-800 series of printers (840/841): http://www.sharpusa.com/products/TypeSoftware/0,1086,20,00.html HTH, Roman Thanks Roman. I downloaded the driver from the site, but have some difficulty getting it to work with my printer. I'll give Sharp a call to see if they can help me out, but not sure because that particular model of their printer has been discontinued. Ed > Hello! > [quoted text clipped - 12 lines] > > HTH, Roman |
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