MED-V

Run under Windows Vista or Windows 7 applications that are otherwise incompatible.

One of the great advantages of using the Windows system is, without any doubt, the compatibility it has offered during years with applications developed for older systems, that allowed the user to change his operating system and access the newer version of the platform, without having to change their applications due to this change.

  With Windows Vista, Microsoft was able to maintain this company policy, resulting in a great problem for many companies and general users, because they couldn't use their applications under the new operating system or they didn't want to pay a new license for an application just because it wasn't compatible.

  To get rid of that problem the company from Redmond has developed Microsoft Enterprise Desktop Virtualization, also known as MED-V. This tool allows any user of Windows Vista or Windows 7 to virtualize any application developed for Windows XP or Windows 2000.

  Even thought is being distributed separately, this great tool is part of Microsoft Desktop Optimization, a pack of applications designed to improve the user experience when using the Windows Vista operating system.

  If you need to use an old Window XP or Windows 2000 program on a computer using either Windows Vista or Windows 7, download MED-V.

  Requirements: You will need a Live! or Microsoft Connect account to be able to download the application. You can register at either the Microsoft Connect or Windows Live! website.