Installing Virtual Machine Additions

by Mark on 2007/05/24

If your using Virtual Server 2005, or Virtual PC, you’ll want to install your virtual machine additions for better performance.Once you’re logged in and you have the command prompt up, just enter d: then press enter, cd\windows enter, then setup.exeYou will not be presented with the Virtual Machines Additions GUI Installation wizard, install like you normally would, and reboot!

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