> How do you create a virtual machine with a setup disk? (Not bootable) Such
> as Windows 95 or WindowsME cd's. I can't get a non bootable cd to install
> the OS.

> "Van Chocstraw" <(email address - cut out)> wrote in message
> news:(email address - cut out)...
>
>> How do you create a virtual machine with a setup disk? (Not bootable)
>> Such as Windows 95 or WindowsME cd's. I can't get a non bootable cd to
>> install the OS.
>
> Exactly the same way you would install the same OS on a physical machine
> - there is no difference.
>
> Older versions of Windows CDs were not bootable - that is why they came
> with a boot floppy.
>
> If you don't have a boot floppy, you'll need to make one or download one:
> http://vpc.essjae.com/
>
>

> "Van Chocstraw" <(email address - cut out)> wrote in message
> news:(email address - cut out)...
>
>> How do you create a virtual machine with a setup disk? (Not bootable)
>> Such as Windows 95 or WindowsME cd's. I can't get a non bootable cd to
>> install the OS.
>
> Exactly the same way you would install the same OS on a physical machine
> - there is no difference.
>
> Older versions of Windows CDs were not bootable - that is why they came
> with a boot floppy.
>
> If you don't have a boot floppy, you'll need to make one or download one:
> http://vpc.essjae.com/
>
>

> "Van Chocstraw" <(email address - cut out)> wrote in message
> news:(email address - cut out)...
>
>> That works great. Setup runs and I can install Windows 98 but on the
>> first reboot after installation it will not boot. I did it twice but
>> nothing. All you do is keep getting the same original virtual boot
>> strap and you can't start Windows from C:\windows\setup.exe. It fails.
>
> A virtual machine is *EXACTLY* the same as a physical machine as far as
> software (OS and apps) is concerned - there is no difference...
>
> You need the boot floppy in order to begin the installation process of
> Windows 98. Why? Because the Windows 98 CD isn't bootable
>
> But, on the first reboot *AFTER* installation, you have to remove the
> boot floppy otherwise the virtual machine will keep on booting from it.
>
> Just like a physical machine...
>
> This isn't a Virtual PC question per se...
>
>

>> If you don't have a boot floppy, you'll need to make one or download one:
>> http://vpc.essjae.com/
>
> My laptop does not have a floppy drive.

> That works great. Setup runs and I can install Windows 98 but on the first
> reboot after installation it will not boot. I did it twice but nothing.
> All you do is keep getting the same original virtual boot strap and you
> can't start Windows from C:\windows\setup.exe. It fails.

> "Van Chocstraw" <(email address - cut out)> wrote in message
> news:(email address - cut out)...
>
>> How do you create a virtual machine with a setup disk? (Not bootable)
>> Such as Windows 95 or WindowsME cd's. I can't get a non bootable cd to
>> install the OS.
>
> Exactly the same way you would install the same OS on a physical machine
> - there is no difference.
>
> Older versions of Windows CDs were not bootable - that is why they came
> with a boot floppy.
>
> If you don't have a boot floppy, you'll need to make one or download one:
> http://vpc.essjae.com/
>
>

>Mark Rae [MVP] wrote:
>> "Van Chocstraw" <(email address - cut out)> wrote in message
>> news:(email address - cut out)...
>>
>>> How do you create a virtual machine with a setup disk? (Not bootable)
>>> Such as Windows 95 or WindowsME cd's. I can't get a non bootable cd to
>>> install the OS.
>>
>> Exactly the same way you would install the same OS on a physical machine
>> - there is no difference.
>>
>> Older versions of Windows CDs were not bootable - that is why they came
>> with a boot floppy.
>>
>> If you don't have a boot floppy, you'll need to make one or download one:
>> http://vpc.essjae.com/
>>
>>
>Will this virtual boot floppy work on VMware and Virtualbox?

>Mark Rae [MVP] wrote:
>> "Van Chocstraw" <(email address - cut out)> wrote in message
>> news:(email address - cut out)...
>>
>>>> If you don't have a boot floppy, you'll need to make one or download
>>>> one:
>>>> http://vpc.essjae.com/
>>>
>>> Will this virtual boot floppy work on VMware and Virtualbox?
>>
>> Did it work when you tried it?
>>
>> What did they tell in the VMWare / VirtualBox newsgroups / forums...?
>>
>>
>
>I got Windows 98 install on Microsoft VirtualPC but it won't recognize
>the network. I did the lan setup thing several times.

> "Van Chocstraw" <(email address - cut out)> wrote in message
> news:(email address - cut out)...
>
>>> If you don't have a boot floppy, you'll need to make one or download
>>> one:
>>> http://vpc.essjae.com/
>>
>> Will this virtual boot floppy work on VMware and Virtualbox?
>
> Did it work when you tried it?
>
> What did they tell in the VMWare / VirtualBox newsgroups / forums...?
>
>

>Steve Jain [MVP] wrote:
>> On Wed, 01 Apr 2009 11:53:48 -0400, Van Chocstraw
>> <(email address - cut out)> wrote:
>>
>>> Mark Rae [MVP] wrote:
>>>> "Van Chocstraw" <(email address - cut out)> wrote in message
>>>> news:(email address - cut out)...
>>>>
>>>>>> If you don't have a boot floppy, you'll need to make one or download
>>>>>> one:
>>>>>> http://vpc.essjae.com/
>>>>> Will this virtual boot floppy work on VMware and Virtualbox?
>>>> Did it work when you tried it?
>>>>
>>>> What did they tell in the VMWare / VirtualBox newsgroups / forums...?
>>>>
>>>>
>>> I got Windows 98 install on Microsoft VirtualPC but it won't recognize
>>> the network. I did the lan setup thing several times.
>>
>> What kind of error? Win98 is pretty straight forward. Have you
>> verified you're getting an IP?
>> Did you follow the instructions for installing Win98 on my website?
>>
>> Connecting to the Internet
>> Note: The following assumes the network the VM is in is a LAN type
>> environment that includes DNS and DHCP servers.
>> 51. Double-click the Connect to the Internet icon on the desktop.
>> 52. Internet Connection Wizard (ICW): Select I want to set up my
>> Internet connection manually…, and click Next.
>> 53. ICW: Select I connect through a LAN and click Next.
>> 54. ICW: Local area network Internet configuration: Click Next to
>> accept the default, unless the environment requires the manual
>> configuration of proxy.
>> 55. ICW: Set Up Your Internet Mail Account: Click No, then click Next
>> to continue.
>> 56. ICW: Click Finish to complete the wizard
>>
>> http://vpc.essjae.com/VPC2007TR.pdf
>>
>No errors. There is just no network. In network neighborhood, nothing.
>There IS a network adapter.

>> If you don't have a boot floppy, you'll need to make one or download one:
>> http://vpc.essjae.com/
>
> Will this virtual boot floppy work on VMware and Virtualbox?

> On Wed, 01 Apr 2009 11:53:48 -0400, Van Chocstraw
> <(email address - cut out)> wrote:
>
>> Mark Rae [MVP] wrote:
>>> "Van Chocstraw" <(email address - cut out)> wrote in message
>>> news:(email address - cut out)...
>>>
>>>>> If you don't have a boot floppy, you'll need to make one or download
>>>>> one:
>>>>> http://vpc.essjae.com/
>>>> Will this virtual boot floppy work on VMware and Virtualbox?
>>> Did it work when you tried it?
>>>
>>> What did they tell in the VMWare / VirtualBox newsgroups / forums...?
>>>
>>>
>> I got Windows 98 install on Microsoft VirtualPC but it won't recognize
>> the network. I did the lan setup thing several times.
>
> What kind of error? Win98 is pretty straight forward. Have you
> verified you're getting an IP?
> Did you follow the instructions for installing Win98 on my website?
>
> Connecting to the Internet
> Note: The following assumes the network the VM is in is a LAN type
> environment that includes DNS and DHCP servers.
> 51. Double-click the Connect to the Internet icon on the desktop.
> 52. Internet Connection Wizard (ICW): Select I want to set up my
> Internet connection manually…, and click Next.
> 53. ICW: Select I connect through a LAN and click Next.
> 54. ICW: Local area network Internet configuration: Click Next to
> accept the default, unless the environment requires the manual
> configuration of proxy.
> 55. ICW: Set Up Your Internet Mail Account: Click No, then click Next
> to continue.
> 56. ICW: Click Finish to complete the wizard
>
> http://vpc.essjae.com/VPC2007TR.pdf
>

> On Wed, 01 Apr 2009 11:53:48 -0400, Van Chocstraw
> <(email address - cut out)> wrote:
>
>> Mark Rae [MVP] wrote:
>>> "Van Chocstraw" <(email address - cut out)> wrote in message
>>> news:(email address - cut out)...
>>>
>>>>> If you don't have a boot floppy, you'll need to make one or download
>>>>> one:
>>>>> http://vpc.essjae.com/
>>>> Will this virtual boot floppy work on VMware and Virtualbox?
>>> Did it work when you tried it?
>>>
>>> What did they tell in the VMWare / VirtualBox newsgroups / forums...?
>>>
>>>
>> I got Windows 98 install on Microsoft VirtualPC but it won't recognize
>> the network. I did the lan setup thing several times.
>
> What kind of error? Win98 is pretty straight forward. Have you
> verified you're getting an IP?
> Did you follow the instructions for installing Win98 on my website?
>
> Connecting to the Internet
> Note: The following assumes the network the VM is in is a LAN type
> environment that includes DNS and DHCP servers.
> 51. Double-click the Connect to the Internet icon on the desktop.
> 52. Internet Connection Wizard (ICW): Select I want to set up my
> Internet connection manually…, and click Next.
> 53. ICW: Select I connect through a LAN and click Next.
> 54. ICW: Local area network Internet configuration: Click Next to
> accept the default, unless the environment requires the manual
> configuration of proxy.
> 55. ICW: Set Up Your Internet Mail Account: Click No, then click Next
> to continue.
> 56. ICW: Click Finish to complete the wizard
>
> http://vpc.essjae.com/VPC2007TR.pdf
>