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Description of Windows Virtual PC

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INTRODUCTION

Windows Virtual PC

Windows Virtual PC is the latest Microsoft virtualization technology. It lets you run many productivity applications in a virtual Windows environment, with a single click, directly from a Windows 7-based computer.

Supported host operating systems

Windows 7 Home Basic
Windows 7 Home Premium
Windows 7 Enterprise
Windows 7 Professional
Windows 7 Ultimate
Windows 7 Home Premium (SP1)
Windows 7 Enterprise (SP1)
Windows 7 Professional (SP1)
Windows 7 Ultimate (SP1)

Supported guest operating systems

Windows XP Service Pack 3 (SP3) Professional
Windows Vista Enterprise Service Pack 1 (SP1) and later versions
Windows Vista Ultimate Service Pack 1 (SP1) and later versions
Windows Vista Business Service Pack 1 (SP1) and later versions *
Windows 7 Professional *
Windows 7 Enterprise.
Windows 7 Ultimate
Windows 7 Professional (SP1)*
Windows 7 Enterprise (SP1)
Windows 7 Ultimate (SP1)

*Note Virtual applications are not supported on Windows Vista Business or on Windows 7 Professional or on Windows 7 Professional(SP1). All other features of Windows Virtual PC are supported on these two guest systems.

How to obtain Windows Virtual PC

Please visit the following Microsoft Web site to download the appropriate installation package for your system:

http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=160479

(http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=160479)

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MORE INFORMATION

For more information about Windows Virtual PC and Windows XP Mode, visit the following Microsoft Web site:

http://www.microsoft.com/windows/virtual-pc/default.aspx

(http://www.microsoft.com/windows/virtual-pc/default.aspx)

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REFERENCES

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