Re: Virtual PC

A virtual PC allows you to run another operating system in the same environment at the same time as your current operating system. If, for example, you are running Windows XP, you could install Virtual PC and then install (on the virtual pc) a copy of Vista (assuming you have enough memory, of course). You could then boot to Windows XP and while still in the XP environment, launch Virtual PC and run Vista at the same time without physically rebooting your system.

There are, of course, limitations. With Vista, for example, you would only get the 'basic' interface, not Aero, simply because any Virtual PC only uses emulated drivers. I personally use VMware Workstation which, unfortunately, is not free, but the principle is the same. Take a look at this guide on my website to give you a rough idea of how things work.

http://www.winuser.co.uk/Guides/creating_a_virtual_machine_with_vmware_workstation.html


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"Bill Watt" <nobwatt@xxxxxxx> wrote in message news:niggt495g7e6muu6q03nj6e2fodc11kitj@xxxxxxxxxx


Virtual PC

Basically, what is it?

Can it be a stand alone on a formatted HDD?

What's required for XP Pro sp2. ?

Just basic info needed.

Thanks for any info.

Regards,

Bill Watt
Win98 Computer Help & Other Information http://home.ptd.net/~bwatt/

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