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[Smokin Paul]

A few years ago I was using a VM (Virtual Machine) for my AHP with all the plug-ins. Some time after that I switched from the X10 cameras to IP cameras. Then I accidentally deleted a needed file for the VM to function. Not needing to program my CM15 I didn't create a replacement VM because I could make a new one anytime I needed it, right... wrong... now its too late. :-(  I'm going through old hard drives hoping I kept a copy but I doubt it. :-(

Does anyone have AHP with plugins still working. I mean a running registered install that still actually works.
Would someone mind making a virtual copy (VM) of that computer and send it to me?

You can get a P2V converter free here
http://www.vmware.com/products/converter/features.html
http://www.softpedia.com/progDownload/VMware-Converter-Download-64445.html

Even if you don't want to send me a copy it is a good idea to make a virtual copy in case something happens to your computer.

If you don't know a VM is just a computer installed in software instead of a physical machine. You would download and install VMware Work Station player, also free, and use it to open the VM you created. You now have a virtual copy of your computer, a VM. You can open on any computer you have VMware work station installed. A VM is hardware independent. It opens in in a window and runs in its own environment. You can expand to full screen or close the window and let it run in the background. A VM is just a few files. If you made a copy and something happened to your VM you could just copy the files over the old ones and your VM is brand new again. Wish I would have done that.  But X10 wouldn't go out of business would it. (banging head on wall) :-(

Fun video that explains the difference between Virtual and Physical Machines. :-)
http://youtu.be/EBsw5y5sDKQ

The P2V software is simple to use to make a VM copy. Why oh why didn't I save a copy. :-(

My favorite VMware video. :-)
http://youtu.be/Dm8r45jeAzM

Thanks in advance
Paul

[HA Dave]

This is something... like what the new X10 owners need to create! EVERYONE should be able to run their X10. Not just a few select, technically skilled, or plain lucky users. After all... we paid good, hard earned money, for our software. 

[Smokin Paul]

I Agree. If only I kept a copy. Still have to dig through some old computers and hard drives. Just might get lucky and find something I can use.

Try out VMware P2V converter. Your physical computer isn't changed in any way. It makes a virtual computer that is identical. Then install the Workstation player

http://thepiratebay.se  has the full program to install a fresh OS on a VM.
Make sure to turn off Javascript on your browser before visiting unless you like annoying popups and porn ads.
The files use the Bittorrent download protocol.  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BitTorrent
uTorrent is a lightweight bittorrent client.

Then open it on your computer or another computer. You old computer in a few files. Virtualization is the Holodeck of computers. You can tell it to revert to its original state when it closes so any viruses disappear each time you restart. Just amazing and easy to use software. Instead of leaving a separate computer running I used to have a VM running on a computer I left on for other duties. Two Computers in one. 

If you are running Windows 7 Microsoft has a specially made virtual XP Mode PC you can install into Win 7 to run XP programs. You can then turn off the XP mode VM and run the programs like they were inside of Win 7. The XP programs are actually running on the XP mode VM in the backgrond. But it looks just like any other program you run in Win7 :-) 
http://www.wikihow.com/Install-Windows-Xp-Mode-in-Windows-7

Many uses for Virtualization, VMware and Microsoft Virtual PC being two popular VM programs. Also VMware can open and run MS Virtual PC computers. TRy it out, play with it. You'll be amazed.