What is Virtual PC? A virtual computer is the installation of a new computer inside the computer you are using. However, the main difference of this computer is that it is fully software, not hardware. In other words, you install the virtual pc application as if you were installing a program on your computer through software. Computer users have to use more than one operating system for various reasons (eg Windows 98 and Windows XP, or Windows and Linux, etc.). To do this, they first divide their HDs on their computers with a program such as fdisk or Partition Magic and then install their operating systems on new partitions they create. Microsoft Virtual PC allows you to install 'virtual' operating systems on the Windows operating system you are using without splitting your HD. The operating system that you will install using Virtual PC will be displayed in a window like Explorer, other Windows applications such as Word (there is also a full-screen viewing option). ...
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