Everything You Need to Know about Virtual PC?
Windows Virtual PC is the newest Microsoft system for computer
users who need a virtual version of the Windows operating system
and any accompanying hardware. The latest version of Windows
Virtual PC was released the same time as Windows 7 and completely
replaces Virtual PC 2007. While most users are very happy with the
new virtualization program, it is important to note that the
software is not without its critics. Here is all of the basic
information that users need to consider before upgrading to Windows
Virtual PC.
Virtual PC Features
One of the most popular new features for Windows Virtual PC is
support and redirection for nearly all USB devices, such as digital
cameras, smart phones and flash drives. Similarly, this version of
Windows Virtual PC offers full support of flash cards, including
seamless redirection of data to a host computer. If you are
operating multiple virtual machines at one time, the latest Windows
Virtual PC allows you to manage every single virtual machine from
just one Internet Explorer folder.
Virtual PC System Requirements
Windows Virtual PC is not designed to work on most computers
that were made more than five years ago. This is because Windows
Virtual PC requires a processor that is runs at least 1 GHZ, as
well as 2 GB of memory or more. It is also recommended that a user
has at least 2 GB of hard disk space in order to run optimally.
There are also specific processors available that Microsoft
recommends that have Hardware Assisted Virtualization Technology
like Intel-VT that can be helpful when running Windows Virtual PC,
but most users report that this really is not necessary for common
applications.
Missing Features of Virtual PC
There are definitely a few features that some users of Windows
Virtual PC will miss. For example, Virtual PC no longer supports
anachronistic inputs like floppy disks or parallel ports. This may
not affect users who are using Virtual PC for modern business
applications, but there are still many home hobbyists that
definitely miss these features. Windows Virtual PC also does not
allow users to access any shared folders on different virtual
machines on DOS, which some users have found fairly
frustrating.