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Windows Virtual PC is a virtualization program for Microsoft Windows operating systems, and an emulation program for Mac OS X on PowerPC-based systems. The newest release, Windows Virtual PC, is available only for Windows 7 hosts.
Why use virtual PC?
- It gives the ability to use different operating system on same machine at same time.
- Virtual PC can access all the hardware of the host operating system.
System requirements [System requirements for Windows Virtual PC]
- 1+ GHz processor (32- or 64-bit)
- 1.25 GB memory required (2 GB recommended)
- Additional 15 GB of hard disk space per virtual Windows environment recommended
- A processor with Hardware Assisted Virtualization Technology, to make better performance.
Step 1:
Click here to download Virtual PC and install on host operating system.
Step 2:
Create a new virtual machine
Step 3:
Select Name and location of virtual PC
Step 4:
Select Operating system
Step 5:
Assign Memory of the guest operating system
1. Using the recommended RAM
2. Adjusting RAM
Step 6:
Select Virtual Hard drive
1. Existing hard drive
2. New Virtual hard disk
Step 7:
Completing new Virtual machine wizard
Step 8:
Select Virtual PC network settings
If cannot connect to the network card, please folow below steps
Step 9:
Start Virtual PC and enjoy Virtualization with Microsoft Virtual PC.