Before we know about Windows Virtual PC & Windows XP Mode! In addition to resolving application compatibility issues that are encountered in the enterprise, other virtual machines can be created through Windows Virtual PCs, such as Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, and even Windows Server. Windows Virtual PC is more powerful than Microsoft Virtual PC 2007 SP1, but it has specific requirements for hardware, but if you want to use a USB device or seamlessly interact with the current system, Windows virtual The PC is probably the only option in Microsoft's product. And I don't know if you remember that Microsoft once mentioned in Windows Vista that it was going to have VPC built into the enterprise and flagship editions, but it didn't really happen in the end. Now it seems that all this has come true!
OK, back to the point! Using Windows virtual PC to create a virtual machine that you have installed manually is still very handy, but unlike the way it used to be, it's not easy to see if you don't pay attention or look at the data. First, click the Windows Start icon, locate the Windows Virtual PC program group from all Programs, and click Virtual machines below. (Figure 1)
You will then open the directory of the Windows Virtual PC virtual machine, which is what Goxia said is different from the previous virtual machine operating interface, as shown in the following figure the red box circle on the toolbar is the button to create the virtual machine, so it seems that Windows Virtual PC does Windows 7 is tightly integrated. (Figure 2)
After you click the "Create Virtual machine" pop-up Operation wizard, according to the icon type the name of the virtual machine, here I test the installation of Windows Server 2008 R2 as an example, and then select the location of the virtual machine file store, because by default, the virtual machine files are stored on the system volume. It is clear that default preservation is not a sensible approach. (Figure 3)