How to Use Microsoft Virtual PC

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Download Microsoft Virtual PC off Microsoft's website.

   Note:
   You must be running Windows XP or higher.
   
   However, the program still may possibly run on older systems. , If not, click the "New..." button. ,, Click next. , (This sets up the recommended specs for your virtual machine) If the operating system you are going to install is not there, click "Other". , Remember:
   Don't choose more RAM than your real computer has.
   
   The main operating system is still running too.
   
   For example, if you have 1 GB (1024 MB) of real RAM, you may want the virtual RAM to be 256 MB.
   
   And also, some older operating systems don't support RAM over 512 MB.
   
   So it's just a waste to have more than what that operating system supports. , Now you get to choose where to put the Virtual Hard Disk.
   
   Usually the default is fine.
   
   Also set the size of your hard drive in megabytes (1024 Megabytes = 1 Gigabyte). , You should see something new in the Virtual PC Console box.
   
   It should have your virtual PC. , You should see a bunch of lines of text, similar to the lines you see when you first start your computer. ,, (If you get bored while it's installing, and you can't move the mouse out of the windows, hold the right Alt key and drag it out of the operating system's box.
   
   Or do the right Alt key and press Enter .
   
   The install will keep proceeding as normal.) , If it asks you to restart the computer, hold the right Alt key and press R.
   
   When the virtual system asks to restart, just restart the virtual system, not the real computer.
   
   The system should boot just as you were using it as a real computer. , You set up your first virtual system.
   
   What you do next is completely up to you.
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   Step 2: Install the program.

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   Step 3: Once you start the program

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   Step 4: it should ask you to make a virtual machine.

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   Step 5: Click the Create A Virtual Machine Button and click next.

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   Step 6: Type a name for the machine (for example

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   Step 7: the operating system you are going to install).

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   Step 8: Select the operating system you are going to install.

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   Step 9: Depending on the operating system you are using

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    Step 10: you may want to adjust the amount of RAM it will use.

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    Step 11: Click "A New Virtual Hard Disk" and click next.

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    Step 12: Finish the wizard.

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    Step 13: Click on it and click "Start".

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    Step 14: Insert the install disk for your operating system.

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    Step 15: Follow the directions on the install disk for your operating system.

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    Step 16: If done properly

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    Step 17: the install should go smoothly.

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    Step 18: Congratulations.

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