Microsoft Virtual PC & Imaging

[gonwk]

Hi folks,

I was messing around and came across "Microsoft Virtual PC" program.

BTW, FYI ... my OS is Vista Home Premium, SP1, 64-Bit.

Q1: Has anyone used it? And is it any good ... what I mean does not crash your machine.

Q2: How do I install it?
I have the C: and D: partitions already. C: drive (~ 160GB Free) having my operating OS and stuff. And D: is my protected Recovery Drive (~16GB).

Q3: After I Install Virtual PC (VPC) ... can I install some other software on it? For example I know from my readings that I can NOT have "Alcohol 52%" and "Alcohol 120%" on the same drive! So if I want to test out both programs ... then I have to have them on 2 differnt systems ...or like I want to do one on my C: drive and the other on my VPC.

Q4: For VPC do I have to have an OS als!?!? If so, I was thinking about loading my XP SP2 so I can run my picky Freewares on it.

Thanks,

G!

[atifsh]

install it in ur c drive
then start virtual machine and boot with xp cd and install xp, u can always save the virtual disk or machine. now when ever u start ur saved virtual machine ull get xp and u can do whatever u want

[atifsh]

http://lifehacker.com/software/windows/geek-to-live--run-windows-xp-inside-vista-with-virtual-pc-238071.php

[gonwk]

Hi atifsh,

You are just full of Surprises!

THANKS a Bunch!

G!

[gonwk]

Hi atifsh,

Just a Q ... would YOU recommend doing the VPC?

I really don't have a dire need to have the thing running! The only proggy I would try with it would be the FAVC ... so I really don't have to ...

My hesitation is due to installing it then ... if I change my mind and uninstall ... will the clean-up be a headache and so forth.

Thanks,

G!

[atifsh]

no its safe even if u dont use ir often u dont have to uninstall. start vpc when u need it just like any other program u have.

[gonwk]

Hi atifsh,

THANKS! Got it!

G!