How to fix hal_initialization_failed error windows 8 virtual pc
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microsoft.com - date:
January 3, 2012
I am trying to install Windows 8 Preview onto a Virtual PC.
Using Virtual PC (Ver 6.1.7601.17514) on Windows 7 64 bit.
Get blue screen with sad face with the following error:
"hal_initialization_failed"
Message advised to look this up on the internet.
I have found a couple of posts suggesting MS Virtual PC is not compatible with Windows 8.
Thought I would check here but could not find any posts.
Could anyone please confirm if this should work with Virtual PC?
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I installed Windows 8 over XP. Install OK, when tried to run, I get the Windows Logo, then error messages. PC is now not responding to anything, nothing.
location:
microsoft.com - date:
March 27, 2013
I cleared everything I could, checked for compatibility etc. So I proceeded, install seemed OK, no problems. Trying to run 8 was a disaster, as mentioned above. I got the error message:-
Your PC needs to restart. (Already powered on)
Please hold down the power button.
Error Code: 0x0000005D
Parameters:
0x030F0204
0x756E6547
0x49656E69
0x6C65746E
Powering down, then on, gets the blue Windows 8 logo, then above message. I have tried hitting F12 on power up, going through choosing CD-ROM to install XP, and 8 (again) nothing seems to work, I get back to the 8 logo.
What can I do?
Many Thanks in advance, Nigel. ( *** Email address is removed for privacy ***, or *** Email address is removed f
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Upgrade to Windows 8 Pro from Windows 8 OEM PC (Clean Install)
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microsoft.com - date:
December 27, 2012
I recently purchased a new PC (Sony Vaio SVL241290X, Dec 2012) with Windows 8 installed. I then purchased a Windows 8 Pro Upgrade license. I wish to install Windows 8 Pro as a clean install in order to reformat my hard drive and to also remove pre-installed
software (my PC came with 2 recovery partitions and a lot of VAIO software...). Upgrading to Win 8 Pro from within Windows 8 is possible, but doesn't allow me to do what I wish as stated in the previous sentence.
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Why don't my Microsoft Virtual PC 2007 doesn't run in my Windows 8 Pro PC?
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microsoft.com - date:
January 30, 2013
I downloaded a Microsoft Virtual PC 2007 X64 from Microsoft Dreamspark account..I installed it on my WIndows 8 Pro x64.. After installation is complete, when I try to open the Microsoft Virtual PC, the pop up message says: "This program has compatibility
issues" everytime.
Please help me to fix this problem..
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Cannot install Windows XP mode in Windows 7 Pro 64-bit because it says "Older version of Virtual PC install. Please uninstall Virtual PC".
location:
microsoft.com - date:
August 10, 2012
I have a Win 7 Pro 64-bit running on an HP computer. When I try to install the Win XP mode utility freshly downloaded from Microsoft, it refuses to install because it says "Older version of Virtual PC install. Please uninstall Virtual PC". I cannot find
the Virtual PC in the Control Panel uninstall utility. I did uninstall Win XP Mode, I tried downloading the newest version of Virtual PC from Microsoft, but it refuses, saying "Incompatible with your operating system"!!! I have a MS validated installation
of Win 7 Pro 64-bit. WTF! So now I can't update the Virtual PC nor install the Win XP mode! The only Virtual PC ever installed on this machine is the one I downloaded from MS--about two days ago!
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Windows 7 Virtual PC - Part 2 will not install
location:
7forums.com - date:
December 7, 2009
Hello
I have a Gateway PC with Windows 7 Ulitmate - downloaded the havdetection tool from Microsoft to ensure virtual pc would run - too completes fine - says I ready to go.
Download and installed Windows XP mode from Download Windows XP Mode
installed without issue
Went to install the second part (Windows Virtual PC) and I get an error: "This update is not applicable to your computer"
I also noted, there is directions at the bottom of the microsoft page:
Once you have installed Windows XP Mode, click the Windows 7 Start button , then select All Programs > Windows Virtual PC > Windows XP Mode to begin setup. For information on how to set up Windows Virtual PC and Windows XP Mode, check out "Running Windows XP Mode w
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Windows 7 Virtual PC cannot install integration features like XP Can
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7forums.com - date:
December 10, 2011
When I install a 7 OS to Windows Virtual PC, integration features won't install.
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Windows 8 Pro RTM install failed with error "unable to determine if your PC can run Windows 8"
location:
microsoft.com - date:
August 19, 2012
I am a technet subscriber - trying to install Windows 8 Pro RTM on a Lenovo E220s laptop (intel i5 w 4gb and Samsung SSD with 40gb free) as an upgrade to Windows 7 Pro (x64) -- and I receive the message right
at start of upgrade "Something Happened - sorry we're having trouble determining if your PC can run Windows 8. Please close setup and try again". Any recommended workarounds or solutions??
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Windows 8 (New PC)
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8forums.com - date:
March 7, 2013
Hello All,
I am slowly getting acclimated to Windows 8. I have one problem that I can find no way around, and I am hoping someone out there can provide some resolution to the problem. When I initially turn the PC on, it takes me to a screen that, in order to proceed, I am forced to enter my password. I do not need this function since I am the only person that will ever use this computer.
Can someone advise me of how I can cancel the need for signing in with a password please? Thanks in advance for any help and/or advice you can provide. I look forward to hearing from you.
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