Virtual Software Query

[jaffacaique]

I want to try using using Windows XP as a virtual Machine to run old software that does not work with Vista. But I have a couple of questions to ask,

~ What software would you recommend I use on Vista 32bit.

~ When using a virtual windows would it run at the same speed a non virtual windows installation?

~ Is setting up a Virtual Windows installation complicated?

System
4GB Ram
Q9450 processor
500GB HDD Sata II
Vista 32bit

 

[swinnie]

~ What software would you recommend I use on Vista 32bit.

• Virtual Box (my preference)
• VMware Server

~ When using a virtual windows would it run at the same speed a non virtual windows installation?

You can specify the hardware of the guest OS. So it'll run at the speeds and take up the 'x' amount of resources you specify.

~ Is setting up a Virtual Windows installation complicated?

No. Dead simple. Any help, just ask on here.

System
4GB Ram
Q9450 processor
500GB HDD Sata II
Vista 32bit

That'll run XP as a guest OS fine.