Introduction
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Microsoft Virtual PC 2004 is an emulation application which emulates is able to simulate Windows and Linux operating systems as well as being able to simulate the installation and use of other software which makes it possible for this software to be used for vast ... Read review
Microsoft Virtual PC 2004 is a powerful software virtualization solution that allows you ... more
to run multiple PC-based operating systems simultaneously on one workstation, providing a safety net to maintain compatibility with legacy applications while you m...
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Advantages: Multiple os, Quick, Useful Disadvantages: Need os CD's
Introduction
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Microsoft Virtual PC 2004 is an emulation application which emulates is able to simulate Windows and Linux operating systems as well as being able to simulate the installation and use of other software which makes it possible for this software to be used for vast numbers of uses.
I have mainly used this software in the past to prove that I can carry out a task for course work. For example, ... ...then you only lose the virtual PC and not the PC with all of your work on.
This software cost me around £100 and has been very helpful from day one but it is a lot of money for something that you could do with a spare computer that you’re not using.
Installation
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The installation is very quick and simple. Insert the CD and with a few clicks on next, next and next the software begins to install ... more
Introduction ************* Microsoft Virtual PC 2004 is an emulation application which emulates is able to simulate Windows and Linux operating systems as well as being able to simulate the installation and use of other software which makes it possible for this software to be used for vast numbers of uses.
I have mainly used this software in the past to prove that I can carry out a task for course work. For example, formatting the hard drive because I don’t want to have to start from scratch.
Using this software to experiment with things that you haven’t done before makes this software great because if something does go wrong then you only lose the virtual PC and not the PC with all of your work on.
This software cost me around £100 and has been very helpful from day one but it is a lot of money for something that you could do with a spare computer that you’re not using.
Installation ************ The installation is very quick and simple. Insert the CD and with a few clicks on next, next and next the software begins to install its self. Restart your computer and the software will have been installed.
Use ***** It is very easy to use. When loaded there is a main dialogue box allowing the user to create new operating systems, alter settings for current operating systems and start up an operating system.
Limitations ************ If you want to install Windows 98 then you have to have a CD containing it because Virtual PC only gives to the playing grounds to install it and act of want you give it. Operating systems preinstalled could be a good idea in future versions. However this feature was most likely not included so that you have to buy other software.
When setting up a virtual pc you are restricted to what type of operating system or how many you can run at once by the specification of your computer. So if you have 512MB RAM memory then you could run XP in a virtual pc. However this is understandable because usually you can’t run windows XP on a low spec computer so it’s exactly the same.
Recommendations ******************* I would recommend this software to anyone that is learning how to use different operating systems or wants to experiment with different software.
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System requirements
OS Required
Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional , Microsoft Windows XP Professional
Peripheral / Interface Devices
Mouse or compatible device, CD-ROM, SVGA monitor, CD-ROM
System Requirements Details
Microsoft Windows XP Professional - Pentium - 400 MHz - RAM 512 MB - HD 2 GB
Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional - Pentium - 400 MHz - RAM 512 MB - HD 2 GB
Manufacturer's product description
Virtual PC is a powerful software virtualization solution that allows you to run multiple PC-based operating systems simultaneously on one workstation, providing a safety net to maintain compatibility with legacy applications while you migrate to a new operating system. It also saves reconfiguration time, so your support, development, and training staff can work more efficiently. Microsoft Virtual PC 2004 allows users to conveniently run multiple operating systems on a single computer. Users can switch operating systems as easily as they switch applications - instantly, with a mouse click. As a migration tool, Virtual PC provides a cost-effective safety net for certain employees to run critical legacy applications on an interim basis while you continue migrating to a new operating system. Virtual PC also helps companies more rapidly develop, test, support, and deploy applications. Virtual PC is designed so that users can easily configure virtual machines into a variety of environments with just a few mouse-clicks, add or remove memory, and install or uninstall applications. Virtual PC is so easy to use and configure that most users require no training at all. The product also allows an administrator to control the configuration of Virtual PC in locked-down environments. The integrated design of Virtual PC creates a very user-friendly environment. For example, users can copy, paste, drag and drop between the guest and host operating systems. They also can dynamically resize the guest operating system's desktop when resizing the virtual machine window, share folders between operating systems and use an integrated mouse. To enable this functionality, Virtual PC provides Virtual Machine Additions, which is a package of features installed on top of supported guest operating systems. Stability of the guest and host operating systems during use of the solution was a critical design goal. Virtual PC prevents guest operating systems from accessing the host or any other guest operating systems. If a guest operating system becomes unstable, it has no effect on another guest operating system or the host operating system.
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