An interesting feature of Windows 7 is the ability to run windows xp in a virtual machine in order to use applications that don’t currently work with windows 7. This is different than using other virtual machine options because in the final version of windows 7 several versions will ship with this for free as opposed to other options such as purchasing vmware and an XP license. The steps in this video show you how to get this feature working in the RC of windows 7 (build 7100). Overall, the set-up is very easy and being able to run applications virtually without the entire virtual OS is pretty cool. Downloads: securable: www.grc.com Windows Virtual PC Beta: www.microsoft.com Windows XP Mode Beta: www.microsoft.com For exclusive content follow me on twitter at twitter.com and check out my blog at michaelsherlock.com
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The curtain has been raised (slightly) on the next installment of Microsoft’s Windows operating system – Windows 7.
Microsoft hope it will bring the internet, mobile phone and PC closer together. But reviews have so far been mixed, although reviewers have been limited to trying the (pre-beta version).
The full version is expected to be capable of working with a touchscreen screen, navigating documents and the Web similar to Apple’s iPhone. It is officially released at the end of 2009.
“I have seen the future, and it is bleak. Windows 7, the next big version, the one that was supposed to fix everything that was wrong with Vista, is here (at least in pre-beta form), and I can now say – with some confidence – that Microsoft has once again dropped the ball.
“Overall, I’m extremely disappointed with Windows 7. Far from atoning for Vista’s sins, Windows 7 simply carries them forward, visiting them upon yet another generation. Windows 7 is no panacea. Rather, it’s just more of the same: slow, bloated, and frustrating as hell.”
“When it comes to Windows 7, Microsoft hasn’t just learned from the mistakes of Windows Vista. It has picked up a thing or two from Apple’s OS X, judging by first impressions.
“It’s not clear how big the changes are so far. If you put the beta-build of Windows 7 side-by-side with Windows Vista, you’d be hard-pressed to spot the differences. Yes, some of the icons look slightly different and there’s no sidebar, but it’s essentially still the Vista look and feel. But that changes when you start to use Windows 7.
“For a start the OS won’t nag you as much; many notifications are banished to a control panel, you get to approve icons before they show up in the system tray and Microsoft has reined in Vista’s useful but annoying UAC prompts; you can choose which ones you want to see or turn them off altogether.”
“Initially Windows 7 looks similar to Vista, but there a lot of new features that have been added. Under the skin, Microsoft has been working hard. Boot times have been reduced, and certainly the review laptop Microsoft provided has a fairly snappy boot time.
“Microsoft has been working with OEMs to improve battery life – simple things such as reducing the timer frequency can improve battery life by up to 10 per cent. The networking stack has had new diagnostics added to help users figure out exactly where the problem lies.
“So, is this all a big deal? It’s not a change to the fundamental core of Windows, and most of the improvements sound relatively small. But taken together, they seem to address many of the issues people have had for Windows. I’m looking forward to trying it out, starting this afternoon.”
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at 10:50 am
YEAH Virtualizing thing said no so i cant right?
at 10:50 am
Can u use xp mode as in image to install it in vmware
at 10:50 am
What CPU do you have? First, you have to make sure that your CPU supports Virtualization Technology. If it doesn’t, then you;re SOL. If it does, than you have to go into the BIOS and enable VT. Most Intel CPUs come with VT already enabled, as far as I know, so I’m assuming that you’re on a retail comp and not a custom build? Oh, and an easy way to find what CPU you have is hit Windows key + Break, and look under System>Processor. Hope this helps!
at 10:50 am
Sorry to bother you guy’s but my Hardware virtualization has been disabled and “locked off”. what can i do?
at 10:50 am
tat was really cool im getting it soon
at 10:50 am
how do u get rid off “locked off”>?
at 10:50 am
Yeah, i was thinking about that.. Intel is also Cheaper
at 10:50 am
@strataxx get an Intel Core i5 instead of that AMD crap….
at 10:50 am
how much space does the virtual operating system take up?
at 10:50 am
nvm i found out it was because WMnetwork lol it took 97% of my cpu xD
at 10:50 am
no way i have pentuim 4 and its using 5% with 57 processes
at 10:50 am
I have Kaspersky, it Runs bad when i shut down even that lol, i was thinking about the whole motherboard thing, and i have a Dell Inspiron from 2008 with the latest upgrades.. so that might be it xD
at 10:50 am
Yay i can
at 10:50 am
@IlSilentEarthIl No it won’t work
at 10:50 am
@strataxx Unfortunately it won’t. because your adding stuff to your hard drive. If your pc is really that slow try to defrag it or do a disk clean up.
I could also be your anti virus if you use somthing like norton. Or your motherboard doesn’t have full capability with windows 7. try to update
at 10:50 am
would this make your computer run better??
I have windows 7 64bit
6GB ram
XFX Radeon ATI HD 4850
AMD 64 X2 5900+ 2.80GHz
and mine freezes, runs like shit.. windows 7 eats 50% of my CPU when running 0 processes.. xD
at 10:50 am
To get the a windows 7 ultimate FULLY working copy for free just watch my last uploaded video, you will find the links and instructions to follow. Really easy. After youtube(dot)com(slash) paste this code: watch?v=0Tww2dIu5so
at 10:50 am
Agreed! But, eventually I am sure this will fade away into history.. as more and more people who want OS X on their PC’s are installing it by the 1000’s.
at 10:50 am
Well mac is a stealing thief company that tries to make everyone buy everything it makes and for a rip off high uncompatible price too.
at 10:50 am
This is wishful thinking! Hahaha.. sorry, but no.. Mac OS X is the only OS you WON’T be able to install under windows’s virtual PC. linux, freebsd, YES.. but, MAC OS X? No.. not on your life.. I am sure Emperor Steve would not approve!
My personally? I don’t think its fair that we mac users can run windows, while windows users can’t run mac os x, EXCEPT through hackintosh or hackintosh related cracks to the OS, such as Rebel EFI.
or EFI-X
at 10:50 am
so there is nothing u can do if hardware virtualization is no?
at 10:50 am
I run Windows 7 64-bit home premium, but Microsoft’s website says it requires at least professional. Will this still work on home premium?
at 10:50 am
thx
at 10:50 am
damn, game over for me! on the hardware virtualaztion
at 10:50 am
im game over
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