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Windows Virtual PC is the latest Microsoft virtualization technology that allows you to run many productivity applications on a virtual Windows environment, with a single click, directly from a Windows 7-based PC.

Note:

- Install Windows XP Mode to create a virtual Windows XP SP3 environment.

- Windows Virtual PC requires Windows 7 RTM.

- Before installing the RTM version ensure that you have uninstalled the older version of both Windows Virtual PC and Windows XP Mode and restarted the system.

- Windows Virtual PC requires processor capable of hardware virtualization, with AMD-V™ or Intel® VT turned on in the BIOS.

For more information about Windows Virtual PC, please visit the Windows Virtual PC website.

Windows Virtual PC supports the following 32 bit Guest Operating systems : Windows XP Service Pack 3 (SP3) Professional, Windows Vista Enterprise Service Pack 1 (SP1), Windows Vista Ultimate Service Pack 1 (SP1), Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows 7 Enterprise.

System Requirements

· Supported Operating Systems: Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Ultimate, and Windows 7 Enterprise.
Note: Windows Virtual PC requires Windows 7 RTM.

· Processor: Processor capable of hardware virtualization, with AMD-V™ or Intel® VT turned on in the BIOS. Pls refer to OEM

· Memory: 2GB of memory recommended.

· Hard disk requirement: 20MB hard disk space for installing Windows Virtual PC. Additional 15GB of hard disk space per virtual Windows environment recommended.

Installation instruction: Based on the architecture (32-bit or 64-bit) of your computer, download the appropriate update package (Windows Virtual PC). Double click on the update package and follow the instructions. Reboot your system to complete installation.