VirtualPC: Can't boot into anything

Question

I am playing around with VirtualPC and following Phil Haack's instructions for how to get ubuntu (because why not?) running on it.

I start up my virtual pc and during boot it just stays on the line that says DHCP.....

Capturing the ubuntu iso doesn't change this and eventually it tells me to Reboot and select proper boot device which - again - does nothing.

I feel like I must be missing some step...

Answer 1

Did you set cd-rom as first device in bios? yes, you have to do that, they think its fun.