How to create a duplicate hard disk image in Virtual PC for Mac (825533)



The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Virtual PC for Mac Version 7
  • Microsoft Virtual PC for Mac version 6.1
  • Connectix Virtual PC for Mac version 6.0
  • Connectix Virtual PC for Mac version 5.0

SUMMARY

This article discusses how to use the Apple Macintosh operating system to duplicate a Virtual PC for Mac hard disk image.

MORE INFORMATION

To duplicate a hard disk image, follow these steps:
  1. If a virtual machine is running, shut down the Guest OS and quit Virtual PC.
  2. Locate the hard disk image. To do so, follow these steps:
    1. On the Virtual PC List window, click to select the virtual machine that you want.
    2. Click Settings.
    3. Click the appropriate drive settings (Drive 1, Drive 2, or Drive 3), and then click Select.
    4. The Open: Select Hard Drive Document dialog box opens in the folder that is listed in the From list. The hard disk image resides in that folder. Note the folder's name, click Cancel, and then click Cancel again.
    Typically, the hard disk images are located in the Virtual PC List folder that is in the Documents folder for the user who installed Virtual PC if you are using Mac OS X. If you are using Mac OS 9, the hard disk images are in the Documents folder.
  3. Click to select the hard disk image.
  4. On the File menu, click Duplicate to duplicate the hard disk image.

Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:12/21/2004
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