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    Using Vaio recovery disc with Virtual machine

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by led20719, Nov 18, 2011.

  1. led20719

    led20719 Notebook Enthusiast

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    How do I install an OS from Vaio recovery discs onto virtual machine?

    I get to Recovery but it says the model name is wrong. How do I fool the Recovery installer into thinking the VM is the old Vaio laptop?

    Also, can I upgrade XP mode using Windows 7 Upgrade DVD?
     
    led20719, Nov 18, 2011
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