Windows Virtual PC

Windows Virtual PC is no longer available for use as of Windows 8. Instead, use the Hyper-V WMI provider (V2).

Windows Virtual PC Information

Only simple reference information about the Windows Virtual PC COM interface.

Windows Virtual PC is one of the Microsoft virtualization technology which enables running many productivity applications on a virtual Windows environment, with a single click, directly from Windows 7. Separate virtual machines can be created on top of your Windows 7 desktop. Each virtual machine emulates a complete hardware system—from processor to network card—in a self-contained, isolated software environment, enabling the simultaneous operation of otherwise incompatible systems.

The Windows Virtual PC COM interfaces are for developers who are creating client applications that automate the deployment and operation of virtual machines.

Run-time requirements

Windows Virtual PC requires one of the following Windows 7 editions - Home Basic, Home Premium, Professional, Ultimate, or Enterprise edition.

Supported host operating systems

Windows 7 Home Basic
Windows 7 Home Premium
Windows 7 Enterprise
Windows 7 Professional
Windows 7 Ultimate
Windows 7 Home Premium (SP1)
Windows 7 Enterprise (SP1)
Windows 7 Professional (SP1)
Windows 7 Ultimate (SP1)

Supported guest operating systems

Windows XP Service Pack 3 (SP3) Professional
Windows Vista Enterprise Service Pack 1 (SP1) and later versions
Windows Vista Ultimate Service Pack 1 (SP1) and later versions
Windows Vista Business Service Pack 1 (SP1) and later versions *
Windows 7 Professional *
Windows 7 Enterprise.
Windows 7 Ultimate
Windows 7 Professional (SP1)*
Windows 7 Enterprise (SP1)
Windows 7 Ultimate (SP1)

*Note Virtual applications are not supported on Windows Vista Business or on Windows 7 Professional or on Windows 7 Professional(SP1). All other features of Windows Virtual PC are supported on these two guest systems.

Useful Links

Description of Windows Virtual PC https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/958559/description-of-windows-virtual-pc~~last updated 30 Jan 2018~~
Windows Virtual PC (Windows Virtual PC) https://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/windows/desktop/dd796757(v=vs.85).aspx~~last updated 26 Jan 2018~~
Windows Virtual PC and Windows XP Mode Setup and Installation Guide | Microsoft Docs https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/previous-versions/windows/it-pro/windows-7/ee681616(v=ws.10)~~last updated 30 Jan 2018~~
Windows Virtual PC RC now Available! | Ben Armstrong’s Virtualization Blog https://blogs.msdn.microsoft.com/virtual_pc_guy/2009/08/04/windows-virtual-pc-rc-now-available/~~last updated 30 Jan 2018~~
Windows Virtual PC Reference (Windows Virtual PC) https://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/windows/desktop/dd796758(v=vs.85).aspx~~last updated 26 Jan 2018~~

Related Download

Download Microsoft Virtual PC 2007 SP1 from Official Microsoft Download Center https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=24439~~last updated 26 Jan 2018~~
Download Virtual PC 2007 from Official Microsoft Download Center https://www.microsoft.com/en-gb/download/details.aspx?id=4580~~last updated 26 Jan 2018~~
Download Windows Virtual PC from Official Microsoft Download Center https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=3702~~last updated 30 Jan 2018~~
Download Windows XP Mode from Official Microsoft Download Center https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=8002~~last updated 30 Jan 2018~~

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Windows Virtual PC