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    VMFusion Problem

    Discussion in 'Apple and Mac OS X' started by Teacher, Aug 15, 2007.

  1. Teacher

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    After Fusion installs WIn XP Pro SP2 will not complete its installation. A fatal error occurs that prevents WIn XP from continuing the setup. I get the following message:

    Error

    Installation Failed: D:\I386\asms Error Message:Incorrect Function.
    Fatal Error:
    One of the components that Windows needs to continue setup could not be
    installed.
    Incorrect Function

    Does anyone have an opinion?

    Teacher
     
    Teacher, Aug 15, 2007
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    My opinion is that it's easier to install Windows XP Pro through Boot Camp first, then install Fusion. And no, that does not mean you have to install Windows twice.
     
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    I think that's what I will do because I have done everything by the book and I still can't get it to work. Thanks
     
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    No problem. Apple provides a very nice Installation & Setup Guide [PDF] for Boot Camp Beta. If you follow their instructions you shouldn't run into any problems installing Windows. There is also a Boot Camp Requirements & Frequently Asked Questions article that may be helpful too. Once you get Windows installed it should be a snap to get Fusion up and running, Good luck!

    Edit: I forgot to offer any help whatsoever with installing Fusion, errrr! Actually, Sam wrote a really great Sticky: Running Windows on a Mac: Boot Camp, Parallels & VMware Fusion with everything else you'd need for that.
     
    Xander, Aug 16, 2007
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