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The thread discusses a problem with Windows XP Mode's Virtual PC, where the user encounters a "Start up disk could not be written into" error when trying to run a virtual machine. The first user seeks assistance after creating a virtual machine, and a second user explains that the error relates to issues with the VM's virtual hard disk (.vhd) file, advising to check for disk space, write protection, and permissions. Overall, the conversation aims to resolve a virtual disk write error encountered during VM startup.
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nxym

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Hey
i installed all the components needed for xp mode.
but after installing, i dont know what to do. there is the windows virtual pc. i open it and it prompts to create a virtual machine. after some clickings, i made one but when i run the virtual machine it says, "Start up disk could not be written into"
what should i do?
 

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cybercore
nxym said:
but when i run the virtual machine it says, "Start up disk could not be written into"
what should i do?
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This message is referring to the vm's system disk, a .vhd file, which is just another
file as far as the host OS is concerned.

1) Make sure that the disk with your virtual machine disk file is not full or write-protected
2) Check permissions for the .vhd file, it will need to have "modify" for both the XP mode and the user who is trying to start the vm.
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nxym said:
but when i run the virtual machine it says, "Start up disk could not be written into"
what should i do?
Click to expand...

This message is referring to the vm's system disk, a .vhd file, which is just another
file as far as the host OS is concerned.

1) Make sure that the disk with your virtual machine disk file is not full or write-protected
2) Check permissions for the .vhd file, it will need to have "modify" for both the XP mode and the user who is trying to start the vm.
 

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