Free (Trial) OS for VPC

Discussion in 'Virtual and Cloud Computing' started by Bluenose, Jul 24, 2008.

  1. Bluenose

    Bluenose New Member

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    Am very new to the VPC software and tried to install it but XP Home didnt like it, so I quit install. However, have been led to believe that it WILL work fine if I carry on the install.

    So, for now, I would like to set up VPC with Win 2000 and XP Pro, so I can play with them. Am currently studying A+ Tech.

    Is there anywhere I can get free versions (trial) of the OSs? Clipped versions that are good for VPC or trial versions that last a decent length of time?
     
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  2. Kitkatninja
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    You can download some virtual hard disks (VHD's) off Microsoft's site here, buy the Microsoft Training kits with trial versions of operatings systems or the last option is to purchase a technet plus subscription.

    -Ken
     
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  3. Boycie
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    Boycie Senior Beer Tester

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    you need XP Pro to install VPC.

    Simon
     
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  4. supernova

    supernova Gigabyte Poster

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    I didn't know that, you could try using the VPC images with the free VWware Player.

    or download the trial ISO's and install into Sun's Virtualbox also free.

    Andi
     
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  5. Boycie
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    Boycie Senior Beer Tester

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    I would have thought anything by wmwarewould need the Pro edition also!

    Worth trying - the player is also free i believe.

    Simon
     
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