Windows Virtual PC and Windows XP Mode

Applies To: Windows 7, Windows XP

Windows Virtual PC is the latest Microsoft virtualization technology for Windows 7. It is the runtime engine for Windows XP Mode to provide a virtual Windows environment for Windows 7. With Windows Virtual PC, Windows XP Mode applications can be seen and accessed from a Windows 7 desktop. To get started, download Windows XP Mode and Windows Virtual PC.

Documentation

• Windows Virtual PC Evaluation Guide

• Windows Virtual PC and Windows XP Mode Setup and Installation Guide

• Windows Virtual PC Help

• Upgrading virtual machines from Microsoft Virtual PC 2007 to Windows Virtual PC

• Install and use Windows XP Mode in Windows 7

• Managing and troubleshooting virtual applications in the Windows 7 Start menu

• Release Notes for Windows Virtual PC and Windows XP Mode

• Windows Virtual PC COM Interface

Other Resources

• Ben Armstrong’s Virtual PC Guy's WebLog

• Windows Virtual PC blog

• John Howard's Hyper-V and virtualization blog

• Windows XP Mode and Windows Virtual PC Homepage

• Windows 7 Virtualization TechNet Forums