Is Virtual PC for Mac any good?

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  • Art Del Gado
    Confirmed User
    • Nov 2003
    • 960

    #1

    Is Virtual PC for Mac any good?

    I thinking of getting this software to run windows applications on my mac and i was wondering if anyone here has used it and if its any good? Also if you can recommend any other software that might do the same job i would really appreciate it.
    Art Del Gado
    ICQ: 616143
  • MrJackMeHoff
    Confirmed User
    • Mar 2004
    • 4569

    #2
    Take that pos back to the store and get a regular pc.. Problem solved.. Ive been there myself.. Never go back.

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    • spacekadet
      Confirmed User
      • Jul 2005
      • 328

      #3
      Its good for testing things or emergencies - but don't plan on playing any games with it. Even with a really fast G5 its not going to be that fast (but it does work). Best bet is to save up for a dual core...
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      • Art Del Gado
        Confirmed User
        • Nov 2003
        • 960

        #4
        Originally posted by spacekadet
        Its good for testing things or emergencies - but don't plan on playing any games with it. Even with a really fast G5 its not going to be that fast (but it does work). Best bet is to save up for a dual core...
        Ya im not really planning to run a lof of stuff on it or even use it all that often, i just need to open some small files once in a while

        thx for the info
        Art Del Gado
        ICQ: 616143

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        • pack
          Registered User
          • May 2005
          • 89

          #5
          The latest Mac's have built in support for windows... runs natively.

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          • Art Del Gado
            Confirmed User
            • Nov 2003
            • 960

            #6
            Originally posted by pack
            The latest Mac's have built in support for windows... runs natively.
            really i have the powerbook right before the macbook pro came out.. im running os x but when i tried to open an .exe file it asked me what program i wanted to use
            Art Del Gado
            ICQ: 616143

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            • PersignupChuck
              Registered User
              • May 2006
              • 12

              #7
              Virtual PC for Mac has recieved terrible reviews. Some people have said it even freezes and stuff... (I've done the research and been there, too) - it's easier and cheaper to get a Dell notebook for small PC operations. (ok, maybe not cheaper... )

              And, to the person who implied Apple computers are a piece of shit... I don't do the whole Mac vs PC thing, it's really a waste of time and mostly a matter of preference... the only negative issue with Mac is the lack of compatibility (which is being resolved as mentioned in an earlier post). Anyway, you got a more secure OS with more efficient machinery, i hardly would refer to that as a POS.

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              • madawgz
                8.8.8.8
                • Mar 2006
                • 30509

                #8
                it works really good, but i wouldnt suggest it for any serious work...
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                • L-Pink
                  working on my tan
                  • Mar 2005
                  • 39151

                  #9
                  My Macs are unbeatable if your income depends on design, photography, etc

                  Games and stuff .... get a pc

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                  • tony299
                    lurker
                    • Aug 2002
                    • 57021

                    #10
                    I heard its very slow if your not doing big stuff that shouldnt be a problem.

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                    • aico
                      Moo Moo Cow
                      • Mar 2004
                      • 14748

                      #11
                      Ever since Microcrap bought it, it runs like fucking shit (Gee wonder why). Older versions worked great for me, don't use it anymore, I never find myself in a situation where i needed a PC anymore.

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                      • candyflip
                        Carpe Visio
                        • Jul 2002
                        • 43073

                        #12
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                        • AdnerAdvertising
                          Registered User
                          • Oct 2003
                          • 1385

                          #13

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                          • Captain Canada
                            Confirmed User
                            • Jun 2002
                            • 469

                            #14
                            Originally posted by pack
                            The latest Mac's have built in support for windows... runs natively.
                            No they dont

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