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Re: Windows 7 Support & Security Updates [Re: GreyFuss] #892674
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I've heard of VMware before, but I'm not sure what it's used for. Is it like a "system" within a system (Win 7?)?
If this helps play older games, is it easy to use?
Is there somewhere I can read more about VMware and playing older games?


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Re: Windows 7 Support & Security Updates [Re: GreyFuss] #892687
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Yes it's another piece of virtualisation software like VirtualBox. It allows you to run other OSs on your system.

Re: Windows 7 Support & Security Updates [Re: Mary] #892688
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Originally Posted By: Mary
I've heard of VMware before, but I'm not sure what it's used for. Is it like a "system" within a system (Win 7?)?

Sort of. It's similar to Virtual PC and VirtualBox.
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If this helps play older games, is it easy to use?

The free version is VMware Player, and it's not as easy to use as Virtual PC. Several configuration options have been removed compared to the pay version (VMware Workstation), and sometimes you have to edit the .vmx file to get the option you want instead of being able to choose from the VMware menu. You might have better luck with VirtualBox, which is free and open source or Virtual PC 2007, which runs in Windows 7. However VirtualBox doesn't work well with Windows 95/98.

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Is there somewhere I can read more about VMware and playing older games?

The best I could find was this
http://www.scampers.org/steve/vmware/
which has a section on games.

Re: Windows 7 Support & Security Updates [Re: Mary] #892691
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Originally Posted By: Mary
Is it like a "system" within a system (Win 7?)?
If this helps play older games, is it easy to use?
Is there somewhere I can read more about VMware and playing older games?

Yes, sort of like a system within a system. You would install and run the game from within the virtual OS, which sits in a window on top of your main desktop. You would also need to configure the virtual OS to optimize it for the game.

The only time I've used a virtual OS was in a business setting (with VNC and remote desktop). I've never used one to play games. Maybe someone who has used it or something similar, like VirtualBox or DOSBox, could give you some pointers.

BTW, VMware Player supports some 3D acceleration, DirectX 9; whereas Windows XP Mode does not. So you could possibly run some 3D games within the VMware Player. It just wouldn't run as well as on a native system because resources are being shared to run the virtual OS and the game.

You might try reading the manual for VMware Player (the new version is 5), or visit the forum, or check for some YouTube videos.

Getting Started with VMware Player

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Originally Posted By: Jenny100
The best I could find was this
http://www.scampers.org/steve/vmware/
which has a section on games.

Good info, Jenny100! Didn't see your post before I finished mine. wave

Last edited by lanlynk; 06/06/13 06:28 PM.

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Re: Windows 7 Support & Security Updates [Re: GreyFuss] #892697
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Being the big "chicken" I am concerning anything computer related, I think I'll do some reading up on VMware.
Thanks, all.


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Re: Windows 7 Support & Security Updates [Re: GreyFuss] #892701
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OK...GreyFuss's new computer Part 1 is decided. New unit will be Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit.

Thanks for everyone's input. I learned a lot and it all helped me in making a decision.

Part 2 of "GreyFuss's new computer" will come in a new thread soon smile


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Re: Windows 7 Support & Security Updates [Re: GreyFuss] #892726
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Keeping us in suspense, eh?!


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