Windows 7 "One of parent hard disks of Windows XP Mode is missing"

Charilyn, I understand your frustration with the issue you are facing. Let's work on resolving the error message you're encountering with Windows XP mode in Windows 7 Professional. The error message you received, "One of the parent hard disks of 'Windows XP Mode' is missing," typically indicates an issue with the virtual hard disk that Windows Virtual PC utilizes for the Windows XP Mode. Here are some steps you can take to address this problem and potentially start over with the installation: 1. Check Virtual Hard Disk Location: - Confirm the location of the virtual hard disk. It should be under the "C:\Users\\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows Virtual PC\Virtual Machines\" folder. Ensure that the files required for the virtual machine are present. 2. Reinstall Windows XP Mode: - If the virtual hard disk files are missing or corrupted, you may need to reinstall Windows XP Mode. - Uninstall Windows XP Mode if you can see it listed in the Control Panel, then reinstall it following the proper steps. 3. Uninstall Windows Virtual PC: - Since you mentioned it's installed in the "Program Files (x86)" folder, you might need to uninstall both Windows XP Mode and Windows Virtual PC. - If you can't see them in the Control Panel, you may need to use a cleanup tool or follow Microsoft's instructions on how to manually remove them. 4. Clean Installation: - After ensuring both Windows XP Mode and Windows Virtual PC are uninstalled, perform a clean installation of Windows XP Mode and follow the installation steps carefully. 5. User Profile Access: - Once reinstalled, ensure that you set up the user profiles correctly to access Windows XP Mode. You might need to add the standard users as members of the Remote Desktop Users group again. 6. Backup Important Data: - Before making significant changes to your system, it's always recommended to back up any important data in case something goes wrong during the reinstallation process. By following these steps, you should be able to troubleshoot the issue you're facing with Windows XP Mode in Windows 7 Professional and work towards getting your PC up and running smoothly again. If you encounter any specific difficulties or need further guidance on any step, feel free to ask for more help.