Windows Server 2021 is the latest version that supports virtualization. In July 2021, Microsoft introduced the first version of their virtual PC operating system free of cost. And on virtual PC, you can see the desktop (if Standard shell is enabled).Microsoft Virtual PC is a very comprehensive virtualization solution for Microsoft Windows operating system. Once the image is downloaded, debug messages will start flowing on PB (by default, KITL will be enabled).ġ8. You'll see the IP and name of Virtual PC device, if everything goes fine.ġ7. Now, on your platform builder, check for ethernet download settings (in Target -> connectivity options). otherwise leave it as it is, until it starts sending boot-me messages to PB.ġ5. If you want to see/set boot menu, click space. Now Virtual PC console will be seen as shown below:ġ3. Click on 'Networking' and verify that the VirtualPC is sharing the correct network (This is important, because the virtual PC needs a DHCP server for downloading the OS image from the PB.ġ2. Select the path : Drive:/WINCE700/platform/VirtualPC/VM. Select 'Add an existing virtual machine' and click 'Next>'.Ħ. Once compilation is successful, you are ready with VirtualPC OS image!ģ. Click on 'New' to create a new virtual machine.ĥ.

(It will be good if you select 'Small Footprint Image' and add required shell and display options).įollow the below turtorial, if you don't know how to create a new OSDesign.Ĥ. (Select VirtualPC in a new OSDesign project). Make sure you have installed VirtualPC BSP (This comes as part of platform builder installation).Ģ. Follow the instructions to complete the installation.ġ. Install the VirtualPC by opening the setup file. Download 'Microsoft VirtualPC Setup' from the link : Ģ.

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