Hello,
I have been using Microsoft Virtual PC (in Windows XP), then Windows Virtual PC (Windows 7) for last few years. Mainly I use them to run legacy applications and software from previous versions of Windows.
Things where fine till Windows 7, as my processor allowed the the default MS given option, either Microsoft Virtual PC (VPC) under Windows XP or Windows Virtual PC under Windows 7 to run previous guest OS without any glitch.
In last few years, I have got used to with Windows XP Mode and application virtualization, where I used to run a lot of Virtual applications via Application virtualization, not just for legacy apps but a lot of new apps under Win7 (guest OS) also.
Recently I updated and migrated to Windows 8 but my hardware is not supporting the Hyper-V . Since my processor, Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600, took me straight to a brick wall with this SLAT thing being not present .
I have never used any other Virtualization software before, apart from Microsoft Virtual PC or Windows Virtual PC
Internet is throwing up a few options, VMWare / Virtual Box and so on..
Suggest me which software is right for my need. Can they perform application Virtualization like Windows Virtual PC used to give under Windows 7 ??
(lets not discuss about price / and license)
Thanks.
I have been using Microsoft Virtual PC (in Windows XP), then Windows Virtual PC (Windows 7) for last few years. Mainly I use them to run legacy applications and software from previous versions of Windows.
Things where fine till Windows 7, as my processor allowed the the default MS given option, either Microsoft Virtual PC (VPC) under Windows XP or Windows Virtual PC under Windows 7 to run previous guest OS without any glitch.
In last few years, I have got used to with Windows XP Mode and application virtualization, where I used to run a lot of Virtual applications via Application virtualization, not just for legacy apps but a lot of new apps under Win7 (guest OS) also.
Recently I updated and migrated to Windows 8 but my hardware is not supporting the Hyper-V . Since my processor, Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600, took me straight to a brick wall with this SLAT thing being not present .
I have never used any other Virtualization software before, apart from Microsoft Virtual PC or Windows Virtual PC
Internet is throwing up a few options, VMWare / Virtual Box and so on..
Suggest me which software is right for my need. Can they perform application Virtualization like Windows Virtual PC used to give under Windows 7 ??
(lets not discuss about price / and license)
Thanks.