How to Run Virtual PC
Virtual PC is a program developed by Microsoft that can run another operating system without shutting down your existing operating system. It works by utilizing your system's resources to create a virtual environment in another window. You can install old operating systems in this environment, such as Windows 95 or Linux distributions. Windows 7 requires the latest version of Virtual PC in order to use the "Windows XP Mode" feature which lets you run applications that are not compatible with Windows 7. Once you have successfully installed Virtual PC, you can run the application in a number of ways.
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Instructions
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Go to the Control Panel from the Start menu and then head to "Add/Remove Programs," if you are using Windows XP or "Programs and Features" if you are using Windows Vista or Windows 7. Look for any entries labeled "Microsoft Virtual PC" or similar to confirm that you successfully installed it.
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Click the "Start" button located on the taskbar and go to "All Programs." Look for the "Microsoft Virtual PC" item and click on it to run it. If you are using Windows Vista or Windows 7, the "Start" button resembles an orb with the Windows logo inside.
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Click the "Start" button again and go to "Run" if the shortcut is missing. Type "C:\Program Files\Microsoft Virtual PC\Virtual PC.exe" in the text box and press the "Enter" key on your keyboard to load Microsoft Virtual PC. If you are using Windows Vista or Windows 7, type the text in quotes in the Start menu search bar.
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Tips & Warnings
If you cannot find any Microsoft Virtual PC entry in the installed programs list, then your system does not have it properly installed. You can download Virtual PC for free from Microsoft's website (see Resources). Follow the instructions in Microsoft's website to install the program.
