Supported Guest Operating Systems in Virtual PC
This article provides some information about supported Guest Operating Systems in Virtual PC.
Applies to: Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows 7 Service Pack 1
Original KB number: 831461
Summary
This article discusses the operating systems that Windows Virtual PC supports.
More information
You can use the following operating systems as a guest operating system in a guest PC:
Operating System | Virtual PC 2007 32-bit | Windows Virtual PC 32-bit |
---|---|---|
Windows 7 Ultimate | No | Yes |
Windows 7 Enterprise | No | Yes |
Windows 7 Professional | No | Yes |
Windows 7 Home Premium | No | Yes |
Windows 7 Home Basic | No | Yes |
Windows 7 Starter | No | No |
Windows Server 2008 R2 (all editions) | No | No |
Windows Vista Ultimate | Yes | Yes |
Windows Vista Enterprise | Yes | Yes |
Windows Vista Business | Yes | Yes |
Windows Vista Home Premium | Yes | No |
Windows Vista Home Basic | Yes | No |
Windows Vista Starter | Yes | No |
Windows Server 2008 Standard Edition | Yes | No |
Windows XP Professional | Yes | Yes |
Windows XP Tablet PC Edition | Yes | No |
Windows XP Media Center Edition | No | No |
Windows XP Home Edition | Yes | No |
Windows XP Starter | Yes | No |
Windows Server 2003 Standard Edition | Yes | No |
Additionally, you can install most x86-based operating systems in the Windows Virtual PC environment. For technical issues with third-party operating systems, contact the operating system vendor for support. Support for Microsoft operating systems whose lifecycles have ended may be limited or not available. Microsoft provides support for technical issues with the Windows Virtual PC program, regardless of the installed guest operating system.
Microsoft provides third-party contact information to help you find technical support. This contact information may change without notice. Microsoft does not guarantee the accuracy of this third-party contact information.
The third-party products that this article discusses are manufactured by companies that are independent of Microsoft. Microsoft makes no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding the performance or reliability of these products.
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