Windows 10: Installing old copy's of windows to run in VM's

Discus and support Installing old copy's of windows to run in VM's in Windows 10 Gaming to solve the problem; I have collected a selection of windows systems over the years as I gradualy upgraded my systems.I am now wanting to re-use them for running old... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Gaming' started by Tempus Mr20, Jan 12, 2023.

  1. TEMPUS MR20
    Tempus Mr20 Win User

    Installing old copy's of windows to run in VM's


    I have collected a selection of windows systems over the years as I gradualy upgraded my systems.I am now wanting to re-use them for running old software, games and generally have access to what ever I my need from them.Having a load of computers scattered around is not realistic, so I was planing to set up Vertual Machines with each of them. Then I will have acces to them when ever I need.My basic list is :windows 95 0SR2windows 98windows 98 SEXP pro 3 working copies with varied service pack levelswindows 7 pro 32 and 64 bit disk pack I am running windows 10 pro from a free upgrade from

    :)
     
    Tempus Mr20, Jan 12, 2023
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  2. DHDUDE
    dhdude Win User

    Replacing old hard drive, need way to copy Windows installation across

    Hey Guys,
    What would be the best way of copying/imaging the entire contents of an old system drive over to a replacement hard disk for the same machine? I need to copy the Windows installations and all other data to the new drive, and then format the old drive to use as a backup.

    Any suggestions? *Smile Installing old copy's of windows to run in VM's :)
     
    dhdude, Jan 12, 2023
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  3. DEREK12
    Derek12 Win User
    Running your Browser in a VM?

    • Install VMware Player or Virtualbox, VMware being faster in my experience
    • Create a VM with sufficent RAM HD and all CPU cores
    • Install Ubuntu/Linux Mint/Debian or some lightweight distro with Xcfe or LXDE
    • Install VMware/Virtualbox tools
    • Almost any distro comes with Firefox
    • Install Ublock Origin/Noscript/Ghostery
    • Disable cookies with a whitelist/use private browsing.
    In my experience, running a browser through a VM can slow down scrolling smoothness, video playback and increase ping delay
     
    Derek12, Jan 12, 2023
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  4. EXODUSPRIME1337
    exodusprime1337 Win User

    Installing old copy's of windows to run in VM's

    windows xp installation and dual core am

    could someone please list the steps they follow to install windows with a dual core processor and windows xp service pack to. I'm reletively new to amd dual core and i feel i'm missing a step. All help will be appreciated. thanx
     
    exodusprime1337, Jan 12, 2023
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