Windows Virtual PC is the latest Microsoft virtualization technology that allows you to run many productivity applications on a virtual Windows environment, with a single click, directly from a Windows 7-based PC.
Note:
- Install Windows XP Mode to create a virtual Windows XP SP3 environment.
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Windows Virtual PC requires Windows 7 RTM.
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Before installing the RTM version ensure that you have uninstalled the older version of both Windows Virtual PC and Windows XP Mode and restarted the system.
Windows Virtual PC supports the following 32 bit Guest Operating systems : Windows XP Service Pack 3 (SP3) Professional, Windows Vista Enterprise Service Pack 1 (SP1), Windows Vista Ultimate Service Pack 1 (SP1), Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows 7 Enterprise.
System Requirements
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Supported Operating Systems: Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Ultimate, and Windows 7 Enterprise.
Note: Windows Virtual PC requires Windows 7 RTM.
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Processor: Processor capable of hardware virtualization, with AMD-V™ or Intel® VT turned on in the BIOS. Pls refer to OEM
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Memory: 2GB of memory recommended.
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Hard disk requirement: 20MB hard disk space for installing Windows Virtual PC. Additional 15GB of hard disk space per virtual Windows environment recommended.
Installation instruction: Based on the architecture (32-bit or 64-bit) of your computer, download the appropriate update package (Windows Virtual PC). Double click on the update package and follow the instructions. Reboot your system to complete installation.