Windows Softwares to Run Windows software

Discover Windows Softwares to Run Windows software.

Provides an environment to install and run Windows applications within a virtual machine, even if the host operating system is not Windows.

Best Windows Softwares to Run Windows software

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Virtual PC

Virtual PC

Free

Virtual PC is a discontinued free virtualization software developed by Microsoft, allowing users to create and run virtual machines on their Windows operating systems. It primarily supported running older versions of Windows and some Linux distributions within a virtual environment.

Free to use during its active lifecycle.
Operating system
Network & Admin OS & Utilities
Windows 2000

Windows 2000

Commercial

Windows 2000 is a professional operating system developed by Microsoft, bridging the gap between the consumer-focused Windows 9x series and the server-centric Windows NT line. It was designed for business environments, emphasizing stability, security, and networking capabilities.

Significantly more stable than Windows 9x.
Operating system
OS & Utilities
Portable Virtualbox

Portable Virtualbox

Open Source

Portable-VirtualBox allows you to run virtual machines directly from a USB drive without requiring an installation on the host computer. It provides a convenient and portable way to access different operating systems and applications.

Truly portable, runs from USB drive without installation.
GNU/linux-libre
Network & Admin
QEMU

QEMU

Open Source

QEMU (Quick Emulator) is a versatile and powerful open-source hardware virtualizer and emulator. It allows you to run operating systems and programs designed for different architectures on your existing hardware. Acting as a hosted hypervisor, QEMU provides a virtual machine monitor for executing guest systems.

Excellent cross-architecture emulation capabilities.
Scriptable
Network & Admin OS & Utilities
VMware Workstation Player

VMware Workstation Player is a leading virtualization software for Windows and Linux, enabling users to run multiple operating systems as virtual machines on a single physical machine.

Easy to install and use, even for beginners.
Operating system
Network & Admin OS & Utilities
ReactOS

ReactOS

Open Source

ReactOS is a free and open-source operating system aiming for binary compatibility with Windows. It's designed to run Windows applications and drivers, offering an alternative to Windows built from scratch based on reverse-engineering its architecture. It is lightweight and community-driven.

Free and open-source Windows alternative.
Windows-like
OS & Utilities
VirtualBox

VirtualBox

Open Source

VirtualBox is a powerful x86 and AMD64/Intel64 virtualization product for enterprise as well as home use. As an open-source, freely available software, it allows users to run multiple operating systems simultaneously on a single physical machine. This enables diverse use cases, from software development and testing to creating isolated environments for everyday tasks.

Free and Open Source
Multiple languages
Network & Admin