Microsoft FQC-04770 Access Your Windows 7-based PC’s Network Connections, Share Files and Folders

Windows 7 for You: Works the Way You Want

Compatible With You

Access Your Windows 7-based PC’s Network Connections

You can still access the Internet when you’re working in Windows XP Mode because the network connec- tions of your Windows 7-based PC are always accessible. In addition, you can also connect your virtual machine to your company network.

Share Files and Folders

The Clipboard is shared between physical and virtual machines, so you can copy and paste any infor- mation you want between Windows XP and Windows 7 programs. And because your Windows 7 My Documents folder appears on your virtual Windows XP desktop, you’ll always have easy access to any fi les you need.

Access USB Devices

When you’re in Windows XP Mode, you can still use the external USB devices attached to your PC running Windows 7. You can also easily access the host CD drive, and print on a local or network printer from within your applications for Windows XP.

If a USB device does not appear in the My Computer window, it’s easy to make it available. Just navigate to the USB drop-down menu that appears either in the upper-left hand corner of the Windows XP desk- top window (Desktop Mode), or at the top of the desktop (Full-Screen Desktop Mode). Click the device’s name to use it on the virtual machine. When you’re done, click it once more.

Loading an application from a USB device in Windows XP Mode.

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