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Concerning a Mac OS X 10.9.4

by Sep 11, 2014 8:12AM PDT

I am an amateur when it comes to setting up computers and need help with getting Virtual Box working on my Mac specifically so I can download Access 2013 for a Windows XP operating system for college work. One important factor you should know, is that my Mac does not have a CD drive. So far, I have a virtual machine labeled "Windows XP" set up with this info:


General:
Name: Windows XP
Operating System: Windows XP 64 bit

System:
Base Memory: 192 MB
Boot Order: floppy, CD/DVD, Hard Disk
Acceleration: VT-x/AMD-V, Nested Paging

Display:
Video Memory: 16 MB
Remote Desktop Server: Disabled
Video Capture: Disabled

Storage:
Controller: IDE
IDE Primary Master: Windows XP Virtual Hard Drive.vdi (normal 10.00 GB)
IDE Secondary Master: [CD/DVD] VBoxGuestAddition.iso (55.54 MB)

Audio:
Host Driver: CoreAudio
Controller: ICH AC97

Network: Adapter 1: Intel Pro/1000 MT Desktop (NAT)

USB:
Device Filters: 0 (0 active)

Shared Folders:
None

Description:
None


and get this result when I start it up:
Black screen with this message:
FATAL: No bootable medium found! System halted.

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Easiest would be to purchase a cheap USB DVD Drive
by Forum moderator Sep 11, 2014 8:20AM PDT

to load Access onto the VM.

Alternatively, an ISO of Access, or at least a copy of the CD, and the activation code for it will be required.

Do you have either of those?


P

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There appears to be no Access 2013 for XP.
by Forum moderator Sep 11, 2014 8:38AM PDT

"Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows Server 2008 R2, or Windows Server 2012"

I wonder if that's why you couldn't get this done?
Bob

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not the point
by desperateme Sep 11, 2014 10:16AM PDT

I already have an access 2013 download for windows xp ready for use, but have no access to a windows xp computer. That is not the issue of my problem. I finally have a virtual machine that works on my computer that would allow me to use windows xp programs on my mac, but don't know how to set it up so I can download my access program onto it. Is there anyone who can help me? I need step-by-step assistance to pull this off.

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I'm subscribed.
by r. proffitt Forum moderator Sep 11, 2014 10:37AM PDT
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Forget about Access 2013
by desperateme Sep 11, 2014 2:10PM PDT

I''m currently a student at NCTC corinth TX campus under Judy Archer. Their IT department has a partnership with a company called Dream Spark, that provides Microsoft office programs to students and teachers free of charge. One of them is Access 2013 for a Windows operating system. Now. Do you know anything about setting up a virtual box program on a mac os x without a cd/dvd drive? If not, do you know of where I can obtain that info? Anyone?

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No. Why I can't help
by r. proffitt Forum moderator Sep 12, 2014 1:17AM PDT

Is that I've yet to find this app running on this version of Windows. Since you have only XP and well, no one I know can get that working there is no information on how to get this to work.

If you ever get this working, I'm sure folk on the web will appreciate knowing how you did it.
Bob

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I support many individuals like you daily
by Pepe7 Sep 12, 2014 1:36AM PDT

IME, sometimes slowing down just a little to understand what others are trying to say can be helpful.

If Bob says it MS Access 2013 is not supported for XP, then I would tend to heed his advice. I've only heard that it's possible with a massive 'hack', which btw reduces some of the functionality, and not using the method you are proposing (VM). This is something which, frankly, given your relative lack of experience will not be happening anytime soon.

FWIW, regarding the language you highlighted in bold above, the part that says "...for a windows operating system", does not imply ANY windows operating system. Understand, Access 2013 is only supported fully on the newer versions of windows.

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