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Expand the power of your Mac with Microsoft® Virtual PC for Mac Version 7, the application that makes it possible for you to access PC-only software, files, networks and devices from your Mac. Virtual PC 7, which is compatible with the Mac G5, offers important improvements in support, speed and reliability.
Even though you’re loyal to your Mac, there are times when you may need to cross that bridge to the PC world. With the help of Microsoft® Virtual PC for Mac Version 7, you can access PC-only software, files, networks and devices faster and more intuitively with your Mac.
Features:
Zero Configuration Printing
For Panther users (Mac OS X version 10.3), Virtual PC 7 eliminates the need to download special printer drivers. Simply click Print and tap into the same printing functionality and drivers used by your Mac OS.
Fast Save
Now you can shut down your virtual PC in one easy step and easily relaunch right where you left off. Simply stated, Virtual PC 7 puts the application to sleep so you can easily get back to your Mac.
Better Graphics Handling
Virtual PC 7 delivers faster, cleaner graphics with a screen that redraws more quickly and graphics that are more responsive.
Expanded Preferences
Sounds, toolbars, shortcuts, memory and even dock inclusion are found in the new Virtual PC 7 preferences and settings, giving you exceptional control over your Virtual PC experience.
G5 Support
Virtual PC 7 was significantly rewritten to take advantage of the powerful Mac G5 processors and Mac OS X version 10.3 (Panther).
Improved User Experience
An all-new setup assistant guides you through a simple, intuitive installation process. The step-by-step Getting Started Guide provides user-friendly help, and once you are up and running you can take advantage of the easier printing and expanded preference options in Virtual PC 7.
Cut and Paste Between Platforms
Virtual PC 7 and your Mac share the same clipboard, making it easy to copy and paste between programs no matter which platform — Windows or Mac — you are using.
Share Folders and Removable Media
Share folders and other media between platforms. Simply save files in a folder on your Mac and retrieve them from within Windows.
Use Both Mac and PC Peripherals
Use a variety of PC and Mac peripherals including printers, external drives and more, even if they were designed for use exclusively with a PC.
Even though you’re loyal to your Mac, there are times when you may need to cross that bridge to the PC world. With the help of Microsoft® Virtual PC for Mac Version 7, you can access PC-only software, files, networks and devices faster and more intuitively with your Mac.
Features:
Zero Configuration Printing
For Panther users (Mac OS X version 10.3), Virtual PC 7 eliminates the need to download special printer drivers. Simply click Print and tap into the same printing functionality and drivers used by your Mac OS.
Fast Save
Now you can shut down your virtual PC in one easy step and easily relaunch right where you left off. Simply stated, Virtual PC 7 puts the application to sleep so you can easily get back to your Mac.
Better Graphics Handling
Virtual PC 7 delivers faster, cleaner graphics with a screen that redraws more quickly and graphics that are more responsive.
Expanded Preferences
Sounds, toolbars, shortcuts, memory and even dock inclusion are found in the new Virtual PC 7 preferences and settings, giving you exceptional control over your Virtual PC experience.
G5 Support
Virtual PC 7 was significantly rewritten to take advantage of the powerful Mac G5 processors and Mac OS X version 10.3 (Panther).
Improved User Experience
An all-new setup assistant guides you through a simple, intuitive installation process. The step-by-step Getting Started Guide provides user-friendly help, and once you are up and running you can take advantage of the easier printing and expanded preference options in Virtual PC 7.
Cut and Paste Between Platforms
Virtual PC 7 and your Mac share the same clipboard, making it easy to copy and paste between programs no matter which platform — Windows or Mac — you are using.
Share Folders and Removable Media
Share folders and other media between platforms. Simply save files in a folder on your Mac and retrieve them from within Windows.
Use Both Mac and PC Peripherals
Use a variety of PC and Mac peripherals including printers, external drives and more, even if they were designed for use exclusively with a PC.
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Microsoft Virtual PC 2004 booting Windows 98 beta 2. | |
Type | x86 hypervisor |
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Developer(s) | Microsoft Corporation |
Host platform | Windows (x86) |
Guest platform | 32-bit x86 |
Latest version | Virtual PC 2007 SP1 (6.0.192.0) |
Released on | |
License | Proprietary, freeware |
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Virtual PC is a PC-compatible virtualization platform by Microsoft. Originally developed by Connectix Corp as Connectix Virtual PC, it was acquired by Microsoft on 2003-02-19. The Mac version of Virtual PC is an x86 emulator compatible with PowerPC Macs, while the Windows version is a native x86 hypervisor utilizing dynamic recompilation and hardware-assisted virtualization. The latest version of Virtual PC supports up to Windows 7, but can additionally run on x64 editions of Windows 8 and Windows 8.1 with an unofficial patch, and x86 editions of Windows 10 without a patch.
The core platform technology from Virtual PC was later used in the development of a cut-down version known as Windows Virtual PC, mainly intended for use with Windows 7's Windows XP Mode. It was installed as an optional update package found on Microsoft's website, unlike its predecessors which were installed via an installer. It was succeeded by Hyper-V.
- 1History
- 1.1Under Connectix
- 1.2Under Microsoft
History[edit | edit source]
Under Connectix[edit | edit source]
Connectix Virtual PC[edit | edit source]
Connectix Virtual PC is a PC-compatible x86 emulator targeting the Intel Pentium, including emulated features such as MMX, FPU, MMU, and Protected Mode. Virtual PC 1.0 supports PowerPC Macs running Mac OS 7.5.5 and comes pre-installed with a choice of either Windows 3.1 or Windows 95. A later version was also bundled with PC-DOS. Additional operating systems can be purchased separately for use with Virtual PC, such as Windows NT, OS/2, and OPENSTEP.
Virtual PC 2.0 adds support for DirectX and UXGA resolutions as part of an emulated S3 Trio card.
Virtual PC 3.0 supports Mac OS 8.0 and comes bundled with Windows 98 while supporting existing Windows 95 installations.
Virtual PC 4.0 supports Mac OS 8.6 on a PowerPC G3 processor or higher, but certain features require Mac OS 9. It adds support for dynamic disks (up to 127GB) and comes bundled with Windows 98 SE or Windows ME.
Virtual PC 5.0 is the last version from Connectix, supporting both Mac OS 9.1 and Mac OS X. It comes bundled with a choice of Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows 98 SE, or PC-DOS.
Connectix Virtual PC for Windows[edit | edit source]
Virtual PC 4.0 is the first version of Virtual PC to support Windows. It runs x86 user mode instructions natively, and dynamically recompiles kernel and real mode instructions as necessary. It supports Windows ME, 2000, and NT 4.0 as host operating systems.
Virtual PC 5.0 drops support for Windows ME as a host operating system, opting to support only Windows XP, 2000, or NT 4.0.
Under Microsoft[edit | edit source]
Virtual PC for Mac[edit | edit source]
Virtual PC 6 is the first version of Virtual PC published by Microsoft, supporting only Mac OS X. It comes bundled with Windows XP, 2000, or 98 SE, but is also available in an upgrade-only edition.
Virtual PC 7 is the last supported Mac version, as it was never updated to support Intel-based Macs.
Virtual PC for Windows[edit | edit source]
Microsoft Virtual Pc Mac Os X
Virtual PC 2004 is the first version available free of charge from Microsoft.
Virtual PC 2007 adds support for hardware-assisted virtualization, including AMD-V and Intel VT-x. Additionally, it supports multiple monitors and Windows Vista as a guest (with limitations). Windows 7 and early builds of Windows 8 are also available as a guest unofficially.
Supported guest operating systems[edit | edit source]
A list of officially supported OSes that can run on it.
- MS-DOS and compatible operating systems
- Microsoft Windows versions up to Windows 7 (including Windows 8 build 7850)
- OS/2 (OS/2 1.0 to 1.30.1 however requires patching in order to run)
Gallery[edit | edit source]
- About Windows Virtual PC
- Windows Virtual PC Settings
- New Virtual Machine Wizard seen in Virtual PC 2007
- Console in Virtual PC 2007
- About Virtual PC 2007
References[edit | edit source]
Microsoft Virtual Pc For Os X Download
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