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[Host Windows 7] Unable to create Guest XP VM from command line installation.

I am trying to install a Windows XP Guest from a non-bootable CD, but there appears to be a problem in finding the virtual HDD. This is what I have done so far:

1. Using the Create New VM I have the Virtual HDD set to 10GB (WinXP.vdi)
2. Boot order is Floppy, CD, HDD.
3. The system loads from the (OAKSYS) floppy image.
4. CD to X: > and enter CD XPPO\I386\WinNt (as SETUP will not run from DOS).
5. Everything works so far, but then I get a long message about 538MB Hard Disk not being available followed by the system asking to Quit setup as no disk can be found with sufficient space, etc.

Am I missing something simple somewhere?

Which non-bootable XP setup CD is this? Where did it come from? All kosher XP install CDs are bootable. The ones that are not bootable are not setup CDs, they are tours, service pack updates and the like.

I agree - this certainly is a 'non-kosher' package! I acquired a CD with a bunch of OSes on it, none of which are bootable; but the question still stands - how to perform a command line install where the system can see the hard disk?

I'm afraid we can't support you if you use a ripped off copy of XP.