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Microsoft Virtual PC for Mac Version 7
Overview....4 Benefits....5 How Virtual PC for Mac works...5 History....6 New features....6 Scenarios....6 Product comparison: Virtual PC for Mac and Remote Desktop Connection.7 System requirements....7 Volume licensing....8
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Overview

Virtual PC for Mac Version 7 is designed for Macintosh users who sometimes need access to Windows-only programs. By enabling Mac users to run Windows-based programs on their Macs, Virtual PC for Mac can save costs by eliminating the need to purchase a second computer for an employee who requires access to both operating systems. Virtual PC for Mac creates a Windows-based "virtual machine" that runs on a Macintosh computer. This virtual machine is much like a real computer. Users can install an operating system on it, such as Windows XP, as well as programs, such as Microsoft Access or Microsoft Visio. All the virtual machine lacks is physical hardware. The virtual machine appears in its own window on the Mac, and users can switch easily between programs on a virtual machine and programs on the Mac.
The virtual machine window appears on the Mac desktop. The user can switch easily between Windows and Mac operating systems.
Virtual PC for Mac is as easy to use as any Macintosh program. For example, the user can do the following: Switch from Mac OS to Windows and back with a mouse click. Drag files and folders from the Macintosh desktop to the Windows desktop and back again. Start Windows-based programs by using the Windows Start menu or by adding Windows program icons to the Dock. Print from the virtual machine by using the same printer drivers as the Mac OS uses no additional configuration required (users of Mac OS 10.3 or later only).

Benefits

Benefits of using Virtual PC for Mac include the following: Reduces costs Rather than purchasing multiple computers, one for each operating system, Mac users can use Windows-based software, files, and networks right from their Macs. This saves their organizations not only hardware costs but also overhead costs, such as power and additional office resources. Extends your current investment in hardware and software Many companies have developed custom line of business (LOB) applications exclusively for the Windows platform, such as expense reporting tools, finance tools, and customer databases. Traditionally, the IT department has had only the following costly options for providing its Mac users with access to LOB applications: Port the software, or purchase additional Windows-based machines for its Mac users. Now there is an economical solution: Provide users with Virtual PC for Mac so that they can run custom LOB applications on their Macs. Enables broad access to Windows-only software, networks, and devices With Virtual PC for Mac, Mac users get seamless access to software not available in native Mac format, so they can easily and productively use Windows-only software, files, networks, and printers directly from their Macs. For example, by using Virtual PC for Mac, users can run popular Windows-based programs, such as Microsoft Access and Microsoft Visio. Provides stability Virtual PC for Mac keeps operating systems strictly separate. This means that if a virtual machine develops a problem, the problem is confined to that virtual machine and has no effect on the Mac operating system or on any other virtual machine running on that Mac. Enables cross-platform testing People who need to test their work on both Windows and Mac operating systems for example, Web developers and graphic designers can do so easily by using Virtual PC for Mac. Rather than having to move back and forth between two physical machines, they can perform cross-platform testing on one computer. Is easy to use Users can switch between operating systems and programs with a mouse click. They can copy and paste, and drag files and folders between the virtual machine and the Mac operating systems. Users can also dynamically resize the virtual machine window and share folders between operating systems.
How Virtual PC for Mac works
Each virtual machine running on Virtual PC for Mac acts as a standalone computer. It has its own emulated sound, video, and network cards as well as its own emulated processor. And each virtual machine runs its own operating system. Microsoft fully supports the following operating systems running in a virtual machine on Virtual PC for Mac: Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional, Windows XP Professional, and Windows XP Home Edition. Programs that users install on their virtual machines work the same way that they do on a Windows-based computer, including business, education, Internet, and other programs. And most devices that users connect to their physical computers, such as printers, modems, CD-ROM drives, and so on, also work with their virtual machines. Note A virtual machine running Windows is exposed to the same security risks faced by Windows-based computers. To lower the risk, users should always install the latest Windows security patches and service releases.

History

Seven years ago Connectix, a pioneer in the development of virtual machines in the personal computer industry, launched its first version of Virtual PC for the Macintosh. It was designed to simulate the Microsoft Windows operating system environment on a Macintosh computer, providing Mac users access to Windows-based software. In early 2003, Microsoft acquired Virtual PC for Mac from Connectix. Microsoft has more than 20 years experience creating award-winning software for the Mac. Since then, development of Virtual PC for Mac has been driven by the same award-winning team that creates Microsoft Office for Mac, the Macintosh Business Unit (Mac BU). Virtual PC for Mac Version 7 is the first full Virtual PC release from Microsoft.

New features

Virtual PC for Mac Version 7 has the following new features: G5 compatibility Good news for all those who want the fastest Mac hardware: Virtual PC for Mac has been significantly rewritten to run on the new G5 processor. Improved performance Virtual PC for Mac customers identified performance as one of their main concerns. Based on extensive customer research, the Mac BU targeted and fixed some of the main problem areas. Virtual PC for Mac is now 10 to 30 percent faster than its predecessors. Programs start faster, refresh easily, and are generally quicker to respond. Graphics handling Virtual PC for Mac takes advantage of Mac OS improvements and delivers faster, cleaner graphics. Now screen redraws are quicker and graphics are more responsive. Easy printing For users of Mac OS X version 10.3 (Panther), theres no need to download special Windows printer drivers; they can simply click Print to tap into the same printing functionality and drivers as the Mac OS uses. Quick stops and starts With Virtual PC for Mac, users can quickly put a virtual machine to sleep by clicking the red Close button in the virtual machine window. Virtual PC for Mac saves the state of the virtual machine, allowing the user to quickly restart and resume working.

Scenarios

The following scenarios provide real-life examples of how Virtual PC for Mac can improve productivity and reduce total cost of ownership in medium and large organizations. Karen, account manager for an advertising agency Though an ardent Mac user, Karen used to be frustrated by her inability to open and use files sent to her by clients and colleagues who use Windows-based computers. Now Virtual PC for Mac gives Karen the ability to drag a file she receives in an e-mail message directly to the Windows desktop and open it in a Windows environment. She can also use Virtual PC for Mac to run Visio, a Windows-based program that many of her colleagues rely on. With the new Easy Printing functionality in Virtual PC for Mac, Karen doesnt have to know anything about printer drivers. She clicks Print in Visio, and the USB printer connected to her Mac produces the printed Visio document. Brannon, graphic designer Like many creative professionals, Brannon is a Mac user in a sea of Windows-based machines. But that doesnt stop him from using his companys Access database, tracking expenses on his companys custom reporting application, or sharing files with coworkers. To view attachments created in Windows-based programs, he used to perform complicated maneuvers, but now, by using Virtual PC for Mac on his Apple G5 Power PC, he can do everything he needs to do from his own office, on one computer.

John, software developer John develops Web sites, software, and presentations on multiple operating systems in a cross-platform company. To ensure compatibility, John needs to test on both Mac and Windows operating systems. By using Virtual PC for Mac to perform all testing on his Mac, John saves both desk space and the cost of another computer. Additionally, Virtual PC for Mac allows John to verify his work faster because each virtual machine starts quickly, and he can switch virtual machines with a mouse click.
Product comparison: Virtual PC for Mac and Remote Desktop Connection
Both of these products are useful for people who sometimes need to access Windows-based software from their Macintosh computers. But there are important differences. Virtual PC for Mac allows the user to run Windows-based programs directly on a Mac. The user can create a virtual machine and then install Windows-based software on that machine. Remote Desktop Connection allows the user to connect from a Mac to a Windows-based computer and work with programs and files on that computer. To connect to a Windows based computer, the user needs network access and permissions to connect to the Windows-based computer, and the Windows-based computer must be running Terminal Services or Remote Desktop Services.

System requirements

To install and run Virtual PC for Mac Version 7 on a Macintosh computer, users must have the following: 700 MHz or faster native G3, G4, or G5 processor. The processor speed must be a part of the physical computer and cannot be added as a CPU accelerator. CD drive. Mac OS X version 10.2.8 (Jaguar) or 10.3.x (Panther). Mac OS X version 10.3.x is required for the Macintosh G5. Minimum of 512 MB of RAM. 3 GB or more of free hard disk space. Monitor with 1024x768 (or higher) resolution that displays thousands of colors. Mouse or compatible pointing device. Supported operating system. The operating systems supported for use with Virtual PC for Mac are Windows XP Professional, Windows XP Home Edition, and Windows 2000.

Volume licensing

Microsoft volume licensing programs offer companies of all sizes a great way to obtain and manage multiple software licenses for as few as five desktops. Companies can enjoy significant savings by acquiring Virtual PC for Mac licenses in volume. The benefits of volume licensing include the following: Saves time and money by making it easier to acquire and manage multiple software licenses. Offers significant savings over full packaged product. Helps organizations better manage their software.
Microsoft Virtual PC for Mac is offered in the following volume licensing programs: Open License Select License Enterprise Agreement Campus & School Agreements Government Programs
Note Volume licenses of Virtual PC for Mac Version 7 do not include a Microsoft Windows operating system. Volume licensing customers who wish to run Microsoft Windows operating systems on their Macs should acquire the Microsoft Windows software separately. An upgrade to Microsoft Windows software can be licensed through Microsoft Volume Licensing and can be installed on a Mac running Virtual PC for Mac. To learn more about Microsoft licensing programs, do one of the following: Visit the Microsoft Volume Licensing Web site. Call (800) 426-9400, Monday through Friday, 6:00 A.M.-5:30 P.M. Pacific Time to speak directly to a Microsoft licensing specialist.

To use Virtual PC for Mac and your virtual machine, you must interact with three separate user interfaces: Windows Virtual PC for Mac Mac OS X
Windows Virtual PC for Mac program Mac OS X
How Virtual PC for Mac works
Each virtual machine running on Virtual PC for Mac acts as a standalone computer. It has its own emulated sound, video, and network cards as well as its own emulated processor. And each virtual machine runs its own operating system. Microsoft fully supports the following operating systems running in a virtual machine on Virtual PC for Mac: Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional, Windows XP Professional, and Windows XP Home Edition.
Virtual PC for Mac uses the built-in Ethernet port on the Macintosh computer to connect to the Internet or network servers. By default, virtual machines connect to the Internet and networks by using Shared Networking. Shared Networking uses Network Address Translation (NAT) to share the TCP/IP connection for your Macintosh computer. A virtual machine can also connect to the Internet and networks by using Virtual Switch networking. Virtual Switch networking requires a separate IP address for the virtual machine to establish its own TCP/IP connection. Programs that users install on their virtual machines work the same way that they do on a Windows-based computer, including business, education, Internet, and other programs. And most devices that users connect to their physical computers, such as printers, modems, CD-ROM drives, and so on, also work with their virtual machines. Note A virtual machine running Windows is exposed to the same security risks faced by Windows-based computers. To lower the risk, users should always install the latest Windows security patches and service releases.
Benefits of Virtual PC for Mac
Virtual PC for Mac is a time-saving and cost-saving solution in any scenario in which users must run both Macintosh and Windows operating systems. In the corporate environment, it provides your Mac users access to necessary Windows programs. Rather than purchasing multiple computers, one for each operating system, Mac users can use Windows-based software, files, and networks right from their Macs. This saves their organizations not only hardware costs but also overhead costs, such as power and additional office resources. Virtual PC for Mac helps extend your current investment in hardware and software. If you have developed custom line of business (LOB) programs exclusively for the Windows platform, such as expense reporting tools, finance tools, and customer databases, Virtual PC for Mac saves you the need of purchasing additional Windows-based machines for your Mac users or porting the Windows software. Scenarios in which people typically use multiple operating systems include technical support, quality assurance, Web site design, training, and collaboration. In the case of technical support, Virtual PC for Mac helps support technicians provide quicker responses and reduce call times. Rather than maintaining multiple computers or restarting computers for different support calls, they can simply start a pre-built virtual machine that matches the callers configuration almost instantly. With Virtual PC for Mac, test engineers are able to test programs against a wider variety of operating systems in shorter amounts of time. In addition, Virtual PC for Mac provides quicker reconfiguration times for computers in training rooms and enables more diverse classes based on more computer configurations. In an academic setting, researchers can use Virtual PC for Mac to collaborate with colleagues who use Windows-based software for their design, data collection, and analysis. Note Virtual PC for Mac might not be an optimal platform in some cases. For example, certain types of specialized graphics-intensive software, such as three-dimensional (3-D) automation tools and games, might not run on Virtual PC for Mac or might not perform as expected. Also, we recommend a dedicated Windows-based computer in cases where a user is required to run Windows programs a majority of the time.

What's new in Virtual PC for Mac Version 7
Virtual PC for Mac Version 7 includes many improvements in performance and ease of use. Improved performance Enjoy improved graphics and visual display, and an experience optimized for Mac OS X. Programs launch quickly, refresh easily, and are more responsive than in prior versions of Virtual PC for Mac. G5 support Run Windows-based programs on the fastest new hardware from Apple. Easy installation Get started quickly with streamlined installation of Virtual PC for Mac. Easy printing Use the same printer as your Macintosh computer uses if you are running Mac OS X version 10.3.x (Panther) or later. Fast save Shut down and save the state of your virtual machine in one easy step. When you use the Fast Save feature, all Windows-based programs that are running on your virtual machine when you shut down will be running when you restart your virtual machine. Expanded preferences and settings Customize your virtual machine by using new application preferences and virtual machine settings.
About virtual machine components
Each virtual machine that you create has the following components: Virtual machine window The virtual machine appears in this window on the Macintosh desktop. The name of the virtual machine appears in the title bar and the Virtual PC for Mac toolbar appears at the bottom. A configuration document Each virtual machine that you create is represented in Mac OS X by a configuration document. A configuration document contains all of the configuration information for a virtual machine, including the virtual machine settings and the virtual hard disk image. It has the same name as the virtual machine. Virtual hard disk image A virtual hard disk image functions like a physical hard disk. The virtual hard disk image dynamically expands as you install programs or store data in it. An operating system installed in the virtual hard disk image An operating system must be installed in the virtual hard disk image. If the operating system that you want to install is not included with Virtual PC for Mac, you must purchase and install an operating system. The supported operating systems are Windows XP Professional, Windows XP Home, and Windows 2000. Refer to the Read Me for specific details about the supported operating systems. The Read Me is included on the Virtual PC for Mac installation CD, and in Virtual PC for Mac on the Help menu. Emulated hardware The virtual machine emulates a standard x86-based computer, including all of the basic hardware components.

Setup and configuration checklist
The following summarizes the process of installing and configuring Virtual PC for Mac Version 7.

Step 1 Step 2 Step 3

Before You Install Virtual PC for Mac
Review the requirements for Virtual PC for Mac.
Install Virtual PC for Mac
Follow the on-screen instructions of the Virtual PC for Mac Assistant.
Create an empty virtual machine
Follow the on-screen instructions of the Create New PC Assistant. This creates an empty virtual machine on which you will install a Windows operating system.

Step 4

Install an operating system
Install a Windows operating system on the empty virtual machine. You can install Windows XP Professional, Windows XP Home Edition, or Windows 2000.

Step 5

Install Virtual Machine Additions
Install Virtual Machine Additions on a Windows operating system to provide system integration features (such as mouse integration and shared folders).

Optional

Configure a virtual machine
Configure and set up preferences for Virtual PC for Mac and Windows to ensure that they work properly. See page 17 for information on setting up networking. See page 20 for information on setting up printers. See page 22 for information on setting up shared folders.
Install Windows-based programs
Installing a Windows-based program is easy: Start a virtual machine, insert the installation CD, and follow the on-screen instructions. See page 28.
Installing Virtual PC for Mac
This section provides instructions on installing the volume licensing version of Virtual PC for Mac. Note If you are installing any version of Virtual PC for Mac that is not a volume licensing version, refer to the documentation included with your software.
About automated installations
Virtual PC for Mac does not support or include tools for automated installations across a network you must install Virtual PC for Mac manually on each computer. After you create a virtual machine and install a volume licensing version of Windows on it, you can copy the virtual machine over the network to other Macintosh computers. See page Error! Bookmark not defined. for more information.
Step 1: Before You Install Virtual PC for Mac
Read the following information prior to installing Virtual PC for Mac.

System requirements

To install and run Virtual PC for Mac, you must have the following: A native G3, G4, or G5 Macintosh computer Microsoft does not support processor upgrade and/or accelerator cards for use with Virtual PC for Mac Mac OS 10.2.8 or Mac OS 10.3.x Note To run Virtual PC for Mac on a G5 Macintosh, you must be running Mac OS 10.3.x. At least 512 MB of RAM and 3 GB of free hard-disk space A 700 MHz processor, minimum

For optimal performance in Virtual PC for Mac, Microsoft recommends using video cards that support Quartz Extreme, such as nVidia GeForce or ATI Radeon.
Supported operating systems
You can install the following operating systems on a virtual machine in Virtual PC for Mac: Windows XP Professional Windows XP Home Edition Windows 2000
Note These operating systems are not included with the volume licensing version of Virtual PC for Mac.

Product keys

The product key for the volume licensing version of Microsoft Virtual PC for Mac is preset, and you are not required to enter this key during installation. If you are installing any version of Microsoft Virtual PC for Mac which is not a volume licensing version, refer to the documentation included with your software for the location of the product key. To install your Windows operating system on a virtual machine, you need the product key for your operating system. The Windows product key is different than the key used by Virtual PC for Mac.
Step 2: Install Virtual PC for Mac
To install Virtual PC for Mac
1. Insert the Virtual PC for Mac installation CD into the CD drive on your Macintosh computer. The following installation screen appears.
If the installation screen does not automatically appear, double-click the Virtual PC for Mac Version 7 CD icon that appears on the Macintosh desktop.
The installation screen has three options: Install Virtual PC This opens the Virtual PC for Mac installer. Read Me This document contains important information regarding Virtual PC for Mac. Manuals & Tools This folder contains an electronic copy of the Getting Started guide and a tool for removing Virtual PC for Mac.
2. Double-click Install Virtual PC. The Welcome to the Virtual PC Installer screen appears. 3. Follow the on-screen instructions. When you restart your Macintosh computer (when prompted), be sure you log on as an administrator. After you log on as an administrator, the Virtual PC for Mac Setup Assistant starts. If the Virtual PC for Mac Setup Assistant does not start immediately after you log on as an administrator, double-click the Applications folder, and then double-click Virtual PC. 4. Follow the on-screen instructions for the Virtual PC for Mac Setup Assistant. This Assistant helps you complete the Virtual PC for Mac installation.
Step 3: Create an empty virtual machine
After you install Virtual PC for Mac, use the following procedure to create an empty virtual machine.

If you have an operating system that requires installing from a floppy disk, you need either a floppy disk drive on your Macintosh computer or a floppy disk image that contains the installation information. If your Macintosh computer does not have a floppy disk drive, you can copy the contents of the physical floppy disk from another Macintosh computer to a network location that you can access. For more information about using floppy disk images, see Create a floppy disk image in the Virtual PC for Mac Help. 3. In Virtual PC for Mac, on the PC menu, click Reset. 4. To confirm that you want to restart the virtual machine, click Reset again. 5. When the message Press any key to boot from CD appears, immediately press any key on your keyboard. Note You must press a key quickly, without pausing. Otherwise, the black screen with the message OS not found. Install an OS on this hard drive. appears again, and you will need to repeat steps 3 and 4. Windows files are installed. 6. Follow the on-screen instructions for Windows XP Setup. The following list shows some of the choices to make during setup: Default file system The file system that is selected by default is the partition option that you selected in the Create New PC Assistant. Use the default file system unless you are sure that you need to select a different file system. NTFS Do not convert your file system to the NTFS file system unless you are certain that you want to use the NTFS file system. You cannot convert back to a FAT file system after you have used an NTFS file system. In addition, the Virtual Disk Assistant in Virtual PC for Mac cannot modify or examine NTFS file systems. Typical vs. custom network settings To avoid compromising the performance of Virtual PC for Mac, select Typical. These network settings have been preconfigured to perform the majority of tasks in Windows. If you select Custom, always use DHCP unless you are using a domain or your network requires a setting other than DHCP. Domain or workgroup If you are unsure if the virtual machine is a member of a domain, use the default Workgroup setting. You can join the virtual machine to a domain later, after installing Windows. If you join a domain, use the fully qualified name of the domain, headquarters.corp.adatum.com, for example.
Once you have finished installing an operating system, you are ready to install Virtual Machine Additions.

Step 5: Install Virtual Machine Additions
You can install Virtual Machine Additions on Windows 2000 and Windows XP operating systems to provide system integration features, including: Mouse integration Move the mouse freely between Macintosh and Windows operating systems. Shared folders Share information between your Macintosh computer and your virtual machine, or among multiple virtual machines. Performance enhancements Improve the performance of Windows when you add these optimized video drivers. Drag-and-drop operations Copy files easily by dragging the files between the Windows and Macintosh operating systems. Time synchronization Synchronize the clock in the Windows operating system with the clock in the Macintosh operating system. Dock support Start a virtual machine from the Macintosh Dock. Easy printing Use the same printer as your Macintosh computer uses if you are running Mac OS X version 10.3.x (Panther) or later. No special configuration is required.
To install Virtual Machine Additions
1. Start a virtual machine. 2. Make sure you are logged on to Microsoft Windows as an administrator. 3. When the Windows desktop appears, hold down the COMMAND ( ) key, and then move the mouse pointer outside the virtual machine window and onto the Macintosh desktop. 4. In Virtual PC for Mac, on the PC menu, click Install or Update Additions. 5. Follow the on-screen instructions. 6. Click Finish. 7. To restart your computer now so that configuration changes take effect immediately, click Yes. You are now ready to configure your virtual machine.
Configuring a virtual machine
After you have a virtual machine with a version of Windows installed on it, you need to configure both the Virtual PC for Mac program and Windows to ensure that they work properly. Specifically, you need to configure and set up: Networking Printing Shared folders Virtual PC for Mac preferences Additional programs
Note The information in this section applies only if you installed a Windows operating system.

Set up networking

In Virtual PC for Mac, a virtual machine can connect to the Internet and network servers in one of the following two ways. Shared Networking By using Shared Networking, the virtual machine can share the Internet connection established for the Macintosh computer, whether the Macintosh computer is connected through a modem or a LAN. Shared Networking works well for standard networking tasks, such as browsing the Web and reading e-mail. It can also be used to access shared resources, such as FTP sites, printers, or files. A virtual machine that uses Shared Networking cannot act as an Internet server. Shared networking uses TCP/IP. Other network protocols, such as Novell IPX/SPX and NetBEUI, are not supported. If you must use one of these other protocols, use Virtual Switch networking instead of Shared Networking. Note If you are using an Airport connection to access your network, use shared networking to ensure reliable network connectivity. Virtual Switch By using Virtual Switch networking, a virtual machine that is running Microsoft Windows can have a unique network connection that is separate from that of the Macintosh computer. A virtual machine that uses Virtual Switch networking can run server programs and act as an Internet server. Virtual Switch networking is needed to run some networking software, such as chat programs. Use Virtual Switch networking only if you are knowledgeable about network configuration. If you use Virtual Switch networking, you can either obtain a TCP/IP address from a DHCP server or use a TCP/IP address that differs from the TCP/IP address used by the Macintosh computer. To view the TCP/IP address used by the Macintosh computer, on the Apple menu, click System Preferences, and then click Network.

Set up Shared Networking

To set up Shared Networking, you must specify networking settings in Virtual PC for Mac and configure Microsoft Windows to automatically obtain a TCP/IP address from a DHCP server. Typically, these are the default settings for both Virtual PC for Mac and Windows. By default, Shared Networking is selected as the network setting. Use the following two procedures to change the network setting to Shared Networking if the network setting is currently set is to Virtual Switch. You can use the first procedure to determine the current network setting. Note With Shared Networking, Virtual PC for Mac acts as the DHCP server. No other DHCP server is necessary. To set up Shared Networking in Virtual PC for Mac 1. Start Virtual PC for Mac, and then start the virtual machine that you want to configure. 2. On the PC menu, click PC Settings. 3. Click Networking. 4. Select Enable networking, and then click Shared Networking. 5. Click OK. After you set up Shared Networking in Virtual PC for Mac, you can configure Windows to work with Shared Networking by using the following procedure. To configure Windows to work with Shared Networking 1. In Windows, click Start, and then click Control Panel. 2. Double-click Network Connections. If you do not see Network Connections, in the list on the left of the Control Panel, click Switch to Classic View. 3. Double-click your network connection. 4. On the General tab, click Properties. 5. Click Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), and then click Properties. 6. Click Obtain an IP address automatically. 7. Click OK.
Set up Virtual Switch networking
To set up Virtual Switch networking, you must specify networking settings in Virtual PC for Mac and configure Microsoft Windows either to automatically obtain a TCP/IP address from a DHCP server or to use a static TCP/IP address. To enable Virtual Switch networking, you must: Configure Virtual PC for Mac Configure your operating system
To configure Virtual Switch networking for a virtual machine 1. Start Virtual PC for Mac, and then start the virtual machine that you want to configure. 2. On the PC menu, click PC Settings. 3. Click Networking. 4. Select the Enable networking check box, and then click Virtual Switch. 5. Click Restart. After you configure Virtual Switch networking for a virtual machine, you can configure Windows to work with Virtual Switch networking by using the following procedure. To configure Windows to work with Virtual Switch networking Note You can configure networking in Windows on your virtual machine the same way you would configure networking for any other Windows computer. 1. In Windows, click Start, and then click Control Panel. 2. Double-click Network Connections. If you do not see Network Connections, in the list on the left of the Control Panel, click Switch to Classic View. 3. Double-click your network connection. 4. On the General tab, click Properties. 5. Click Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), and then click Properties.

6. Do one of the following: To obtain a TCP/IP address automatically, click Obtain an IP address automatically. To use a static TCP/IP address, click Use the following IP address, and then fill in the information.
Note In addition to requiring an IP address, network and dial-up connections on a TCP/IP network might require a mechanism to map computer names to IP addresses. Four name resolution options are available: DNS (Domain Name System), WINS (Windows Internet Name Service), broadcast name resolution, and the Hosts and Lmhosts files. 7. Click OK. Important If your network uses a proxy server, you need to configure your Internet settings to use the proxy server before you can access your network. To configure your Internet settings to use the proxy server, in Internet Explorer, on the Tools menu, click Internet Options, and then on the Connections tab, click LAN Settings.

Set up printers

In Virtual PC for Mac, there are several ways to establish a printer connection for your virtual machine. The method you choose depends on the operating system that is installed on your Macintosh computer and whether the printer you want to use is a printer directly connected to your Macintosh computer or a printer on a network. Use the following table to determine the printer connection that is best for you. I am running Mac OS X Version 10.3.x or later My printer is Connected directly to my Macintosh computer On a network Version 10.2.8 Connected directly to my Macintosh computer On a network Recommended printer connection for your virtual machine Use the Virtual Machine Additions Printer. Use the Virtual Machine Additions Printer. Connect to the USB printer independently of the Macintosh computer. Configure your printers from within Windows the same way you would configure a printer for any other Windows computer.
Important In Virtual PC for Mac, the virtual machine does not automatically capture USB printers for use. To use a USB printer with a virtual machine, you must first capture the USB printer for use by the virtual machine. For more information about using USB devices with a virtual machine, see Virtual PC for Mac Help.

If you are running Mac OS X version 10.3.x on your Macintosh computer
If your Macintosh computer is already set up to print from either a printer connected directly to it or a printer on a network, use the Virtual Machine Additions Printer driver as the printer connection for your virtual machine. The Virtual Machine Additions Printer driver uses the printer connections that have already been established for your Macintosh computer and requires no additional configuration. The Virtual Machine Additions Printer driver can be used only with a virtual machine that is running a supported operating system. The driver for the Virtual Machine Additions Printer is automatically installed with Virtual Machine Additions. To use the Virtual Machine Additions Printer driver, Virtual Machine Additions must be installed for a new virtual machine that contains a version of Windows XP purchased separately from Virtual PC for Mac. You can also use the Virtual Machine Additions Printer driver if you update Virtual Machine Additions after importing a virtual machine. Note Before you can use the Virtual Machine Additions Printer driver, you must first set up a printer for your Macintosh computer and verify that it is working properly. Tips If other printers are installed in the Windows operating system of the virtual machine, you must select the Virtual Machine Additions Printer as your default printer. The Virtual Machine Additions Printer is the recommended and easiest printer connection, but you can also connect your virtual machine to a USB printer independently of the Macintosh computer or use emulated printing.
If you are running Mac OS X version 10.2.8 on your Macintosh computer
If the printer you want to use is a USB printer that is connected directly to your Macintosh computer, you can establish a separate USB printer connection for your virtual machine that is independent of the USB printer connection for your Macintosh computer. This means that the USB printer and the necessary printer drivers must be installed in the Windows operating system on your virtual machine in addition to being installed on your Macintosh computer. If the printer that you want to use is on a network, configure your printers from within Windows the same way you would configure a printer for any other Windows computer. It is also possible to use emulated printing as the printer connection for your virtual machine. However, the emulated printing connection can result in poor quality and performance. You should use emulated printing only if no other printing option is available. To learn how to select the Virtual Machine Additions Printer as the default printer in Virtual PC for Mac and in Windows XP and Windows 2000, see Virtual PC for Mac Help.

Set up shared folders

You can easily transfer files between Mac OS X and Microsoft Windows by creating shared network folders that are available in both operating systems, or by simply dragging a file from one operating system to the other.

Avoid shutting down a virtual machine if you intend to use it again before long. Pausing and resuming a virtual machine is much faster than shutting down a virtual machine and then starting it again. Also, when a virtual machine is paused, it frees up memory that can be used by other virtual machines that are currently running. When paused, the virtual machines contents appear dimmed. Each virtual machine must be resumed individually.
To pause or resume a virtual machine
1. Click the virtual machine window of the virtual machine you want to pause or resume. 2. In Virtual PC, do one of the following: To pause the operation of a virtual machine, on the PC menu, click Pause. To resume the operation of a virtual machine, on the PC menu, click Resume.
Note At times, a virtual machine will pause automatically. This occurs if the virtual machine is experiencing a severe memory allocation problem and Virtual PC forcibly pauses the virtual machine. If this happens, use the command to resume the virtual machine.
Shut down a virtual machine
When you shut down a virtual machine, you can save its state, shut it down without saving its state, or turn it off. Saving the state of a virtual machine puts it in a sleep state. When you next start up the virtual machine, its previous state is restored and you can quickly resume your work. Shut down a virtual machine without saving its state when you want to make changes to the virtual machine. Turn off a virtual machine when it is not responding and the Shut Down option does not work. Notes If multiple virtual machine windows are open, click the window of the virtual machine you want to shut down. The other virtual machines will be paused in the background and display a status of Running (Paused) in Virtual PC List. If Undo Drives is selected for the virtual machine you are shutting down, you have three options: Discard hard disk changes, Save hard disk changes, or Carry forward undoable changes. Learn about these options in the next section, Safely revert by enabling Undo drives.

Enable Undo Drives

1. If the virtual machine is running, on the PC menu, click Shut Down , select the Shut down Windows XP check box, and then click the Shut Down button. Note The virtual machine must be completely shut down to enable the Undo Drives setting. Do not choose the Save State option. 2. On the Window menu, click Virtual PC List. 3. Click the virtual machine you want, and then click Settings. 4. On the left, click Undo Drives Settings. 5. Select the Enable Undo Drives check box, and then click the option you want.
If you select the Ask to discard drive changes check box, a new set of options appears when you shut down your virtual machine or save its state.
Before you shut down or save the state, select one of the following options: Discard hard drive changes The changes saved in the Undo Drive a temporary hard drive file are discarded and the virtual machine reverts to the state it was in the last time you saved changes. Save hard drive changes The changes saved in the Undo Drive become permanent. You can no longer revert to a previously saved version of the virtual machine. Carry forward undoable changes The changes are preserved in the Undo Drive but not incorporated in the virtual machine. You can still revert to a previously saved version of the virtual machine.
Maintaining virtual machines
The information in this section will help you maintain virtual machines on a Macintosh computer. This section includes topics on performance, security, Windows updates, backing up data, deleting a virtual machine, and removing Virtual PC for Mac.
About optimizing performance
You can improve performance by making changes in any of the following areas.

Processor speed

The speed of the Macintosh processor is the most important element for overall Virtual PC for Mac performance. The processor speed must be a part of the physical computer and cannot be added, by using a CPU accelerator, for example. To improve processor speed, you must use a Macintosh computer with a faster processor.
Multiple virtual machines
When multiple virtual machines are running simultaneously, processing time is divided among the different machines. More processing time is given to the active virtual machine. Therefore, the active virtual machine is processing at a faster rate than the background virtual machines. To improve the performance of the active virtual machine, you can pause all background virtual machines.

To back up data by duplicating a virtual machine 1. Make sure that the virtual machine that you are duplicating is completely shut down. In Virtual PC for Mac, on the PC menu, click Shut Down. Click the Shut down option, and then click the Shut Down button. The status of the virtual machine in Virtual PC List should be Not Running. 2. In the Finder, open the Documents/Virtual PC List folder. The Virtual PC List folder is the default location for virtual machine configuration documents. 3. Select the virtual machine that you want to duplicate. 4. In the Mac OS X Finder, on the File menu, click Duplicate. 5. Move the duplicate virtual machine to another location; otherwise, it will appear in Virtual PC List the next time you start Virtual PC for Mac.

Delete a virtual machine

When you delete a virtual machine, the configuration document for that virtual machine is moved to the Trash, and all data is permanently lost when the Trash is emptied. The configuration document contains the virtual hard disk image and the virtual machine settings for a virtual machine. It can also contain the changes that have been saved in the Undo file for the Undo Drives setting. All information stored on the virtual hard disk image is lost when a configuration document containing that information is deleted. Before deleting a virtual machine, make sure that you have first backed up any data on the virtual machine that you want to save. To delete a virtual machine 1. Shut down the virtual machine that you want to delete. To shut down the virtual machine, click the virtual machine you want to delete, and then click Shut Down. Tip Alternatively, you can click the Close button on the virtual machine window. 2. In Virtual PC for Mac, on the Windows menu, click Virtual PC List. Verify that the status of the virtual machine in Virtual PC List is either Saved or Not Running. 3. Click the virtual machine you want to delete. 4. On the File menu, click Move to Trash. 5. At the prompt, click Move to Trash. 6. At the confirmation prompt, click Move to Trash. When you delete a virtual machine, only the information contained in the configuration document is deleted. Files outside the configuration document are not deleted.

Remove Virtual PC for Mac
Use the following procedure to remove Virtual PC for Mac. To remove Virtual PC for Mac 1. In Virtual PC for Mac, on the PC menu, click Virtual PC List. 2. For each virtual machine that is running, click the virtual machine, click Shut Down, click the Shut down option, and then click the Shut Down button. 3. Insert the Virtual PC for Mac installation CD into the CD drive on your Macintosh computer. 4. On the installation screen, double-click Manuals & Tools. 5. If the installation screen does not appear automatically, double-click the Virtual PC for Mac version 7 CD icon that appears on the Macintosh desktop. 6. Double-click Uninstall Virtual PC.
Technical support options
For details on your technical support options, see your licensing agreement. Also visit the Help and Support page for Virtual PC for Mac Version 7 on the Microsoft Web Site at http://www.microsoft.com/mac/. Here you will find links to highlights, top support issues, help and support contact information, and a link to the Newsgroup for Virtual PC for Mac Version 7. Here you can also search the Support Knowledge Base (KB) for articles that apply to Virtual PC for Mac Version 7.
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