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Streamline Workflow with Microsoft Virtual PC 2007: Multi-Operating System Solution

Microsoft Virtual PC 2007 allows users to run multiple operating systems on a single PC, enabling seamless switching between them like applications. This tool is invaluable for technical support, running legacy applications, and training purposes. It simplifies the migration to new operating systems, enhances productivity, streamlines testing, and accelerates development. Key features include easy installation, configurability, and host integration. Suitable for IT professionals and casual users alike, it provides a versatile sandbox environment to run older and new software efficiently.

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Streamline Workflow with Microsoft Virtual PC 2007: Multi-Operating System Solution

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  1. Microsoft Virtual PC 2007 January 2008 – James Wiegel

  2. Overview • Run several OS’s on the same PC • Switch between them like applications • Instantly! • Useful for • Tech Support • Legacy Applications • Training • Consolidating physical PC’s

  3. Benefits • Ease Migration to a new OS • Do More in Less Time • Streamline Testing • Accelerate Development

  4. Key Features • Configurability • Easy Installation • Standardization • Convenience • Host Integration

  5. Product Specifications • Processor • 400 MHz Pentium Compatible - 1 GHz or faster • Hard Drive Space • 20 MB free for VPC • 500 BM – 2 GB minimum for guest VMs • RAM Memory (free) • 64 – 512 MB • Host OS • Windows Vista & XP versions • Guest OS • 98, 98SE, ME, 2000 Pro, XP Home & Pro, Vista Enterprise Business & Ultimate, os/2 warp 4

  6. History Timeline 1997-Developed by Connectix for the Macintosh 2001-PC version released 2003-Aquired by MicrosoftConnectix released "Virtual Server” 2006-Microsoft VPC 2004 released for free. Ver. 7 was the final Mac Release 2007-VPC 2007 supports Vista and 64bit versions & free VHDs are available for download.

  7. Who uses it? • IT professionals • Evaluation & Testing • Sales people • Demonstration • Training departments • Changes can be kept or discarded • The Average Joe… • A shinny new toy!

  8. Why would you use it? • Run old software • Evaluate new software • Run different operating systems Sandbox

  9. Where can you get it? • Free from Microsoft http://www.microsoft.com/windows/downloads/virtualpc/default.mspx

  10. How To … Installing Microsoft VPC 2007

  11. Installing • Run the “setup.exe” • Accept the defaults It’s really easy!

  12. How To … Install an OS in the VPC

  13. Creating a VHD • Use the wizard to create a VHD • Settings to attach the VHD • Starting the empty VHD • Mounting a CD or startup floppy • Install the OS

  14. How To … Install an Operating System

  15. How To … Make it all work

  16. Installing the “add-ons”

  17. Undo Disks

  18. Questions

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