2006-09-05 09:12:38 · 6 answers · asked by Anthony O 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Programming & Design
In general, Virtual PC is an emulation software program that allows you to run multiple operating systems on one PC.
What is Virtual PC?
Virtual PC is an virtualization suite for Apple Mac OS X and Microsoft Windows operating systems, originally created by Connectix, subsequently acquired by Microsoft.
What is it for?
Use Virtual PC to run multiple operating systems at the same time on the same physical computer. Switch between virtual machines with the click of a button. Use virtual machines to run legacy applications, provide support, train users, and enhance quality assurance.
How to setup one?
First you need the program, acquire it from Microsoft or Connectix. Then go to the links below for details.
1. http://www.windowsnetworking.com/articles_tutorials/Installing_Configuring_Virtual_PC_Part1.html
2. http://www.windowsnetworking.com/articles_tutorials/Installing-Configuring-Virtual-PC-Part2.html
2006-09-05 09:13:45 · answer #1 · answered by HotRod 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Virtual PC Is Now Free!
Whether Microsoft virtualization technology is an important component of your existing infrastructure or you're just a Virtual PC enthusiast, you can now download Virtual PC 2004 absolutely free. Microsoft will also offer the free download of Virtual PC 2007, with support for Windows Vista, available in 2007.
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/virtualpc/default.mspx
2006-09-05 09:16:27 · answer #2 · answered by radageo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Virtual PC was a program for Apple Macs to allow users to run Windows within their OS. There are also various programs (like VMWare) that will allow you to set up a virtual machine within Windows (or Linux) and to run different operating systems on them. For instance, I have Linux running within XP. The virtual machines are each allocated a specific amount of your hard disk space, can be allocated a set amount of RAM, and can be given their own IP addresses for the purposes of setting up virtual networks.
2006-09-05 09:30:37 · answer #3 · answered by mrobbo887 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Virtual PC is a Mac program to run windows based applications
2006-09-05 09:14:01 · answer #4 · answered by sndprssr 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is software from Microsoft (Virtual PC) or VMWare (VMWare Workstation). You can download either for free from the respective company. Once installed, you start a virtual session and then you have to install the operating system just as if you were on a physical device. For more details visit www.vmware.com or www.microsoft.com\virtualpc.
2006-09-05 09:17:02 · answer #5 · answered by troythom 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
for mac it's to run windows like another computer in your computer
2006-09-05 09:14:16 · answer #6 · answered by Alex 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋