There seems to be some market confusion over Microsoft Virtualization stack especially when it comes to the client OS. I have talked a number of colleagues (Microsoft developers) that have simply jumped shipped to other virtualization stacks because of the lack of clarity, or because they have attempted to install the wrong virtualization technology onto their client OS. Let’s see if we can help.
Virtual PC 2007 is designed for Windows XP and Windows Vista, this is what we have been living with for the past 3 or so years.
Windows Virtual PC new and a different product designed for Windows 7 and is available via download because it is an optional component.
You cannot run Windows Virtual PC on Vista or XP, you need to use Virtual PC 2007.
Virtual PC 2007 does not support the following
- Windows XP Mode
- Clipboard sharing
- Multithreading
- High Resolution (1600x1200 and higher)
- Drive Sharing
- Windows Explorer Integration
- (there are a few others)
So if you need any of the features listed above you need three things:
- Windows 7 Operating System
- A hardware assisted virtualization detection CPU
- Windows Virtual PC
Note: The hardware virtualization detection tool will help you determine if AMD-V, Intel VT or VIA VT is enabled or possible on your machine.
For more information on Windows Virtual PC see http://www.microsoft.com/windows/virtual-pc
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