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Windows XP install not working

Hello! As my first VM, I decided to do Windows XP. I obtained the proper IOS for setup and booted from the CD, but after going through the first part of Setup (formatting the NTFS partition and copying files needed for Setup), but after the VM prompted me to reboot after copying files and I pressed Enter, the machine rebooted but it brought me back to the beginning of the setup. I tried again, and it happened again. Can someone help me to get to the next portion of Setup (the actual installer?) Thank you!

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wila
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Hi,

After you run through the entire setup.. the last step is to disconnect the CD.
Sounds like you end up booting from the CD again after Windows XP is installed.

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| Author of Vimalin. The virtual machine Backup app for VMware Fusion, VMware Workstation and Player |
| More info at vimalin.com | Twitter @wilva

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wila
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Hi,

After you run through the entire setup.. the last step is to disconnect the CD.
Sounds like you end up booting from the CD again after Windows XP is installed.

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Wil

| Author of Vimalin. The virtual machine Backup app for VMware Fusion, VMware Workstation and Player |
| More info at vimalin.com | Twitter @wilva
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NOOBSKINSPAMMER
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Thank you! This worked for me.

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