isimpson

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adding this post for anyone who might have missed the original thread and can help
had 2 problems when trying to install windows XP vertual machine on windows 7 ultimate 64:

Problem 1 – the “user does not have access rightsâ€Â￾ was solved after uninstalling both the virtual machine and the related windows update, then reinstalling.


Problem 2 – after installing both and restarting I run the XP mode for the first time (start/windows virtual pc/ windows XP mode). The “first useâ€Â￾ wizard comes up. I confirm the user agreement, set a password for the user and initiate the setup as requested.

After about 20 seconds into the setup the computer either freezes completely or I get the infamous blue screen with the following message: “a clock interrupt was not received on a secondary processor within the allocated time intervalâ€Â￾

How disappointing… I thought we left the blue screen behind with Windows 98…

If anyone has suggestions I’ll appreciate it. I am lost for ideas.

Technical info:
Using Dell Inspiron 1526
Windows 7 Ultimate 64 (legal version of course!)

Passed all the Microsoft virtualization compatibility tests, both hardware and software.

Thanks,
Itai
 


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It seems like you encountered a couple of issues while trying to install a Windows XP virtual machine on Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit. Let's address each problem:

Problem 1: "User does not have access rights"​

  • This issue was resolved by uninstalling both the virtual machine and the related Windows update, then reinstalling them.

    Problem 2: Blue Screen Error "A clock interrupt was not received on a secondary processor within the allocated time interval"​

    • This error occurs when setting up the XP mode for the first time. The system either freezes or shows the blue screen with the error message.
    • This issue can be related to hardware or software compatibility, especially with virtualization.

Suggestions to...​

It seems like you encountered a couple of issues while trying to install a Windows XP virtual machine on Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit. Let's address each problem:

Problem 1: "User does not have access rights"​

  • This issue was resolved by uninstalling both the virtual machine and the related Windows update, then reinstalling them.

    Problem 2: Blue Screen Error "A clock interrupt was not received on a secondary processor within the allocated time interval"​

    • This error occurs when setting up the XP mode for the first time. The system either freezes or shows the blue screen with the error message.
    • This issue can be related to hardware or software compatibility, especially with virtualization.

Suggestions to Resolve the Blue Screen Error:​

  1. Update BIOS and Drivers:
    • Ensure that your Dell Inspiron 1526 has the latest BIOS version installed. Similarly, update all drivers for your system, especially those related to virtualization.
    []Virtualization Settings:
    • Check your BIOS settings to enable virtualization extensions (Intel VT-x or AMD-V).
    • Verify that virtualization features are enabled in the system BIOS.
    [
    ]Windows XP Mode Configuration:
    • Before starting XP mode, adjust its settings within the Windows Virtual PC to allocate appropriate resources like CPU cores, memory, and storage.
    []Check for System Stability:
    • Run a diagnostic tool like MemTest86 to ensure your system's memory is functioning properly.
    • Monitor system temperatures for any overheating issues.
    [
    ]Disable Unused Hardware:
    • Temporarily disable hardware components that are unnecessary for virtualization, such as external peripherals.
  2. Install Windows XP Directly:
    • Consider installing Windows XP directly on your system using a separate partition to bypass virtualization complications. Do try these steps and see if they help resolve the issue. If the problem persists, feel free to provide more details for further assistance. Good luck with setting up your Windows XP virtual machine!
 


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