The big feature of Windows 7 is to support vpc7,a new version of Virtual PC,which make the application directly integrate into the Win7 desktop and start menu.And,VPC7 can replace VM with the same technology as used by TS RemoteApps ,running as if the application were local.
characteristic:
a full fledged desktop virtualization program .The xp applications can be integrated into your Windows7 host,at the same time ,you can create more VMs to protect your host OS.For example,you can install a program that you don’t trust or not be safe in the VM.Even if the programe crashes ,it will damage your host OS.Or,use the virtualized web browser ,not a “real” one .
how to create a VM.
firstly ,go to All Programs | Windows Virtual PC | Virtual Machines and click Create new virtual machine.And the introduction will show you the process .
notice:
1.In order to use these VPC of Unity, your PC need a CPU with support for hardware virtualization
2.free download includes two different components: the new version of Virtual PC (the successor to VPC 2007, called Windows Virtual PC) and the Windows XP VM from the microsoft official site .
3.only supports 32 bit guest operating systems. If you want to install a 64 bit guest, you’ll still have to go with VMware Workstation. Otherwise, you’ll probably find the tight integration of the virtual apps and the way they “automagically” appear in your Windows 7 host Start menu (as long as you have the VM settings configured to automatically publish, as shown below) to be a big advantage.