Win 7 virtual XP mode analyze available for download April 30

Microsoft Desktop virtualization and desktop optimization pack (MDOP) in charge of Scott Woodgate has accepted an interview with reporters and disclosed the mode of Windows 7 operating system, the details of XP. The following is the interview:

Reporter: Will the new model of virtual XP need special software license? When it can officially released for download?

Woodgate: Windows XP model is the optional features (the user can choose whether to install), made available to the professional version of Windows 7 and later. Specifically, Windows XP through the OEM channel model to a new PC so that users get the best experience. Of course, retail customers can also access the virtual XP mode. XP does not need a virtual model of an independent software licensing.

Reporter: When did Beta test? Are open to the public or internal testing?

Woodgate: MSDN and TechNet subscribers on April 30 will be able to download the Beta test version, public testing began May 5. (With the Windows 7 RC version of the official release date of the same)

Reporter: When will the final product? It will serve as an optional component of Windows 7 available for download it?

Woodgate: Our goal is to ship Windows 7 prior to the date of final completion, at the same time we are aware that we have just entered Beta testing phase; we hope that feedback from users before making a final decision. As described earlier, the main function is to enhance the user experience of business users, the new PC will pre-installed on this feature, of course, the professional version of Windows 7 and later versions of the users are free to download.

Reporter: Does the Virtual XP in Vista can be used? Which version of Vista can also enjoy this feature?

Woodgate: virtual XP model is the professional version of Windows 7, the flagship edition, enterprise edition of the unique features, it does not apply to Windows Vista. Windows Vista users can use a virtual machine or environment of Microsoft Enterprise Desktop Virtualization (MED-V).

Reporter: virtual XP models and MED-V What’s the difference? After the release of the XP model will continue to provide Microsoft’s MED-V what? If Microsoft will continue to provide, then the commercial users choose the MED-V or virtual XP mode?

Woodgate: Well Well, I tell you the whole.

Windows XP model is for the non-use of the unified management of the environment, and need to run Windows XP applications, to prepare for SME users.

MED-V is designed for the use of the unified management of the environment, the need for Windows Vista or Windows 7 on Windows XP environment, the deployment of large-scale preparation for business users.

summary:

Windows XP mode to run Windows XP applications to prepare for SME users

Windows XP mode can be seen as a part of professional Ultimate version of Windows 7.

The use of virtual Windows XP model, users can directly use old applications on Windows 7.

Windows XP mode in virtual, the user in a virtual environment can even support USB devices, and even support multi-threading technology.

In the OEM channel, Windows XP model will be pre-installed on the Windows 7. Retail users can download this feature alone.

Microsoft Enterprise Desktop Virtualization environment MED-V prepare for professional IT person.

MED-V applicable to large enterprises

MED-V is Microsoft’s desktop optimization pack (MDOP) part of

MED-V v1 version of Microsoft Virtual PC 2007, the thrust is to help business users to upgrade to Windows Vista compatibility issues to resolve

MED-V V2 will support Windows 7 (including 32-bit and 64-bit)

MED-V V2 will release Windows 7 in 90 days after the beginning of the test

Reporter : Why is not Microsoft’s Windows 7 to use Hyper-V to virtual XP, Hyper-V and virtual XP What is the difference between models?

Woodgate: compared to Hyper-V, Microsoft Virtual PC technology more suitable for mainstream desktop, mainly to help users to solve application compatibility issues. On the server Hyper-V virtual performance is superior to Windows Virtual PC.

Reporter: we can use Virtual PC on Virtual XP? Or the two are independent?

Woodgate: users can use the Windows XP model of Virtual PC, but we recommend only the developers and IT professionals to do.

Reporter: What kind of applications can not run in virtual Windows XP mode?

Woodgate: This model is for SME user, to solve the old program compatibility issues. Not suitable for playing 3D games, the complexity of multimedia applications or special requirements for hardware applications, such as the TV card to play software.

Reporter: virtual XP model and the difference between what he VMWare Workstation?

Woodgate: We are focusing on small and medium enterprises to enhance the user experience and solve the old problem of application compatibility.