Virtual PC for Windows from Connectix has stood the test of time but the latest version offers even more functionality than before.

This remarkable application allows the user to run the latest version of Windows (XP) and still run a fully licensed copy of Windows 95 or 98 in that same environment.

Almost every time a business upgrades its computer operating system (OS) it will discover business-critical software applications that will not run on the later OS.

This means a lot of time and expense is incurred in sourcing and implementing a replacement application.

Now Virtual PC 5 can be used to enable older operating systems to run in tandem with the main OS.

This in turn means that older application software is no longer redundant and the cost of PC ownership is reduced.

Virtual PC even has the ability to run multiple operating systems and applications within "virtual machines" on a single computer.

This means a number of virtual machines can be set up for specific applications.

Each can exist as a stand alone unit without impacting on the others.

Price: £175
Contact: 0208 358 5857 or www.connectix.com
Rating: 7 out of 10