ISO files are frequently used to distribute CD or DVD images. For example, if you download a Linux distribution or WinPE image, what you’ll most likely download is actually a .iso file that needs to be burned to a disc. Since Windows 7, Microsoft has added native support for burning ISO image directly to disc […]
Download PVSCSI Driver for VMware Paravirtual SCSI
November 25, 2014 by No comments »When VMware released ESXi 4.0, they officially supported booting your OS drive from a paravirtual SCSI controller. Comparing to BusLogic and LSI Logic, Paravirtual SCSI (PVSCSI) controllers are high-performance storage controllers that can result in greater throughput and lower CPU utilization. However, since Windows doesn’t have native driver for the VMware PVSCSI adapter, you will […]
How to Install Windows 8.1 on VMware Boot Disk Based on PVSCSI Adapter
November 24, 2014 by No comments »VMware offers multiple types of virtual SCSI-adapters to use in your virtual machines. Based on your choice of operating system VMware will use Buslogic or LSI logic adapter by default. However, there is a Paravirtual SCSI controller that can improve performance for your virtual machines, especially in environments with high IO-loads. In this article we’ll […]
2 Methods to Change Boot Order of Guest VM in VMware ESXi
November 24, 2014 by No comments »If you want to boot a virtual machine from a CD or ISO image, you need to change the boot sequence so that it starts with virtual CD drive. However, it can be difficult to access the BIOS Setup as the POST screen clears too quickly, especially if you’ve enabled UEFI in your VM. In […]
How to Create Windows 8.1 PE Boot CD/USB Drive
November 20, 2014 by No comments »WinPE (Windows PE) is a stripped down version of Windows. It has the bare minimum drivers and files just enough to run the installer and the repair tools. WinPE does not require a hard drive to boot, it can run solely from a CD drive using the memory for dynamic data. This feature makes WinPE […]
Fix the 0x000000C4 Error: Your PC Needs To Restart
November 19, 2014 by No comments »When you try to install Windows 8.1 64-bit in Oracle VM VirtualBox / VMware Workstation, or boot a virtual machine from Windows 8.1 64-bit PE image, you might receive the following error message: Your PC needs to restart Please hold down the power button. Error code: 0x000000C4 Parameters: 0x0000000000000091 0x000000000000000F 0xFFFFF8028E363A80 0x0000000000000000 The problem exists […]
Microsoft Tool to Download Windows 8.1 ISO and Create Installation Media
November 12, 2014 by No comments »Ready to install or reinstall Windows 8.1 but you don’t have a installation disc? In the past, it’s quite difficult to grab a copy of Windows setup ISO image, even if you have a genuine product key at hand. And now, thanks to a new online tool from Microsoft – Windows Installation Media Creating Tool, […]