Microsoft KB Archive/918902

= How to import a Virtual PC for Mac version 5 virtual machine into Virtual PC for Mac Version 7 =

Article ID: 918902

Article Last Modified on 6/2/2006

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Virtual PC for Mac Version 7

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INTRODUCTION
This article describes how to import a Microsoft Virtual PC for Mac version 5 virtual machine into Microsoft Virtual PC for Mac Version 7.

For example, you may want to upgrade from Virtual PC for Mac version 5 to Virtual PC for Mac Version 7 if you purchase an Apple Power Mac G5 computer. Virtual PC for Mac version 5 is incompatible with the Macintosh G5 processor.



MORE INFORMATION
To import a virtual machine that was created in Virtual PC for Mac version 5 into Virtual PC for Mac Version 7, follow these steps:
 * 1) Install Virtual PC for Mac version 5 on the computer.

Note If you install Virtual PC for Mac version 5 on an Apple Power Mac G5 computer, do not start the program after the installation finishes.
 * 1) Install Virtual PC for Mac Version 7 on the computer, and then install the Microsoft Virtual PC for Mac Version 7.0.2 Update.
 * 2) Start Virtual PC for Mac Version 7.
 * 3) In the Virtual PC List window, click New.
 * 4) Click Import from a previous version, and then click Begin.
 * 5) In the Import a PC window, click the Virtual PC for Mac version 5 virtual machine that you want to import, and then click Import.

Note By default, Virtual PC for Mac version 5 virtual machines are located in the Documents folder.
 * 1) Click Continue to confirm that you want to import the operating system, and then click Convert.
 * 2) Install the Virtual Machine Additions. To do this, click Install or Update Additions on the PC menu.
 * 3) Follow the prompts to complete the installation.

