Windows 8 and Windows Virtual PC

Question

Can i install windows 8 on a virtual hard disk?

 

Answer 1

Yes, but you might need to tweak the virtual machine a little bit to accomidate the new system

Answer 2

You can't install it in a VM with VirtualPC.

Install it within hyper-V, VirtualBox ([Guide] Install Windows 8 Developer Preview on VirtualBox 4.1), VMWare Workstation 8 or as native Boot:

Guide to Installing and Booting Windows 8 Developer Preview off a VHD (Virtual Hard Disk)

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Answer 3

Hello,

Steven Sinofsky has a new entry in the Building Windows 8 blog that has some good information:

Running Windows 8 Developer Preview in a virtual environment

Thanks

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Michael