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What server operating systems do you recommend?
If you have few or no IT staff and plan to do some of the administration yourself we recommend Windows 2008 SBS Server at this time. The product is relatively stable and has matured. If you have some IT staff they must be familiar with it. Otherwise budget for and negotiate for external sup ...
Does Windows Virtual PC support 64-bit Windows XP as a guest operating system?
No. Windows Virtual PC and Windows XP Mode was designed to help small business with application compatibility from Windows XP to Windows 7. The majority of business applications currently run on 32-bit versions of Windows XP.
How do small businesses handle Virtualisation management tasks?
An important consideration of working with virtualisation technology is the fact that the user has both the physical and the virtual PC to maintain. Every PC requires a degree of maintenance, including but not limited to, keeping the operating system and applications up to date with patches, ...
I can't seem to find Windows Virtual PC on my computer. Where is it located?
If Windows Virtual PC is not located in All Programs on your Windows 7 Start menu, you can download it free of charge from www.microsoft.com/windows/virtual-pc/default.aspx.
Can I run Windows 7 Virtual PC on a PC running Windows Vista or Windows XP?
No. Windows Virtual PC is an optional component of Windows 7 and is not available for Windows Vista or Windows XP-based PCs.
How is Windows Virtual PC different than previous versions of Virtual PC?
Windows Virtual PC is designed specifically for small and mid-sized business users. It is integrated with the Windows 7 shell and Windows XP Mode setup. It also provides support to many USB devices and allows users to run many applications for Windows XP directly from a Windows 7 desktop with ...
How do I back up the registry in Windows?
The registry is the place where all the information which allows your computer and the programs on it to run. It is like a database of settings and is quite big. Obviously if it breaks it can cause massive problems for you. It is however very easy to back up and this should be done every tim ...
What is MSconfig?
MSConfig, or Microsoft System Configuration Utility, (or simply System Configuration in Windows Vista) is a utility to troubleshoot the Windows startup process. It is bundled with all Microsoft Windows operating systems since Windows 98 except Windows 2000. Windows 95 and Windows 2000 users ca ...