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Virtual Machine - Angie

Posted: Apr 26, 2012

Has anyone used a virtual machine? My PC turned out to have an incompable operating system, so they are sending a virtual machine. I understand I will only be using their virtual machine to do the transcription. I am wondering I can still use my PC to research online while working, since I will probably be using the Internet connection on the virtual machine, right?

you can get a router. have a sales person explain it. - basically...

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routers usually have 2-4 outlets, use one for your internet cable from wall to router, then plug both computers into the rounter as well. the cables look like heavy duty phone cords.

there are other ways - tell your local Best Buy or Office Max what you want to do, they'll help you out.

I love my VM - MT

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I love my VM. I use VMware. It took awhile to wrap my head around the idea that it is a whole other computer. Needs to have virus checker and software installed on it. I use mine because my company's software won't run on Windows 7, needs XP. I just have the basics on the VM, company's software, Internet explorer and only use it for company's webpage and to research stuff for work, not for regular browsing. I switch back to my real computer for web surfing, etc. because it has better virus protection. You can switch back and forth very easily, though. Hope this helps.

Thanks!! - Angie

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Thank you both for the info. I do have a router, just didn't know I could plug both into it. This sounds like it will work great. Does the Virtual machine come with it's own monitor or do I use one monitor/keyboard for both PCs? Thanks for taking the mystery out of this.

VM is on the desktop of 1 computer - MT

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No extra equipment is necessary. I was not responding to the above post, didn't understand that post anyway. My VM is on the desktop of my Windows 7 computer, hence the term "virtual." Its just software that acts like a separate computer. No extra monitor, its on the same monitor, you just hit Control and Alt at the same time to switch back and forth between computers (windows).

Windows 7 has virtual machine - just me

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You have to install it if you have Windows 7, but you can work with several older programs installed. It is great It runs in the background.

Thanks - Angie

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Thanks MT and Just Me. I recieved it on a flash drive - just plugged in and installed. Simple. I appreciate your replies!

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