oceansoul
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I currently have XP Home on my laptop, but i need XP Pro to install a program (Rockwell Automaton RSLinx Classic). I dont really want to reinstall windows as i cba to back up then restore all files and programs etc. However i have found this guide which seems to "pretend" Windows XP Pro is installed. Anyone know if this actually works and if RSLinx will then see it as Pro and install.
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Whittie
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Registered: 11th Aug 06
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It will work.
Can you partition a drive if it doesn't? Ball ache, but would save you reinstalling everything.
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Andrew
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Dual Boot as already stated by Alex, purchase an upgrade CD or virtualize using VMWare or Virtual PC.
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oceansoul
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I could make a dual boot i suppose. Ill try the guide later, see what happens. I did think about using Virtual PC, but the software needs access to the Serial port (USB jobbie), i didnt think Virtual PC's could access "real" ports???
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Whittie
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I've not played with Vmware much, but i'm guessing you'll be able to use the ports..
Give it a go through VMware, if it doesn't work try dual boot, don't lose anything trying 
This guide looks as though you can have up to 2, 1.1 usb ports.
http://stuff.mit.edu/afs/sipb/project/vmdialup/lib/vmware-console/help/server/devices_usb.htm
Half of google say you can't, half say you can, just give it a go I guess.
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Whittie
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Just asked my mate who's clued up on VMware on msn...
can you use real usb ports on a virtual pc through VMware
Simon says:
Yes
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jamied
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vmware is easy to setup and works like a charm, I often use to install stuff I cant use on 7. also open possible infected files with it.U can choose what hardware you want available to each OS
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pow
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What make is the laptop?
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oceansoul
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Cool i'll try VMware. Ive not used it before, but ive use Microsoft Virtual PC.
POW its a Sammy N110(NC10). Although its not the best screen size for writing ladder logic 
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pow
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VMware will NEVER work on an NC10.
You'd be better off partitioning the hard drive 
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oceansoul
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quote:
Originally posted by pow
VMware will NEVER work on an NC10.
You'd be better off partitioning the hard drive
Oh...whys that?
Think i might just do the PLC ladder development on this computer, then usb it on to a knackard old laptop WITH a serial port to download 
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pow
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The NC10 isn't capable of virtualisation, that Atom processor doesn't support it
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oceansoul
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Doesn't matter now, version 2.43 installs on home v2.50 doesn't. There's no different in versions.so I'll just Hyde the order one. Cheers for the advice though.
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