[ltp] VMware: Modify virtual machine BIOS...advice? Thinkpad and IBM Recovery CDs

[Karel Podvolecky]

try this:

http://www.howtohaven.com/system/createwindowssetupdisk.shtml

You can create WinXP install CD and from it install into VMWare. It
worked for me.

k.


briwood napsal(a):
> I installed VMware and got to the point where I can Power On my virtual
> machine.  I have a Thinkpad T40p that dual boots XP/Gutsy.  IBM did not
> provide Windows XP CDs with this machine.  After a lot of whining I got them
> to send me the 4 IBM Recovery CDs and waive the $50 fee. 
> 
> I can get boot off the 1st CD, but I promptly get the message
> 
> [INDENT][B] Your bios is not compatible with this recovery cd[/B][/INDENT]
> 
> I've read that it's possible to modify the virtual machine's bios.  I am
> wondering if there is any way to create a "snapshot" of my real BIOS and
> then get the VM to use use the same settings.  If the VM BIOS contains the
> "magic key", I should be able to install XP of the recovery CDs.
> 
>  ...or am I going to have to purchase XP? *shudder*
> 
> Thanks for any comments...
> 
> Brian
> 
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