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Thu, Nov 15, 2012 | 16:12 GMT
Xbox Live 10th Anniversary sale starts, get Wreckateer free for 48 hours
Microsoft is celebrating the 10th Anniversary of Xbox Live with Wreckateer as a free download for 48 hours, and a sale on XBL games.
Fri, Sep 07, 2012 | 10:35 BST
XBLA Summer of Arcade 2012 sales figures are disappointing
Microsoft's Xbox Live Summer of Arcade season has yielded low sales figures for 2012, a new report suggests.
Wed, Jul 25, 2012 | 14:11 BST
Wreckateer is live on XBLM
Wreckateer has gone live on the XBLM. The game, which features the new Avatar Famestar system, will run you 800 Microsoft Points. In the game, players use Kinect to control a castle-wrecking Ballista, and you use six magic projectiles to travel the land and destroy 60 castles. Add the game to your Xbox 360 download queue here. If you would like to try it out first, there is a demo available as well. For the full list of titles coming to Xbox Live over the next couple of weeks, check out our latest "coming soon" post here.
Tue, Jul 24, 2012 | 14:49 BST
XBLM – Wreckateer, Deadlight, date for Nike+ Kinect Training
Microsoft has updated its Xbox Live content schedule, and the releases kick off today with a sale on Assassin's Creed Brotherhood Da Vinci Disappearance and Kinectimals, while Raving Rabbids Alive and Kicking and Prototype 2 both hit Games on Demand. Tomorrow, Wreckateer releases, and we also have dates for Nike+ Kinect Training, Kinect Sesame Street TV and Kinect Nat Geo TV.
Fri, Jul 20, 2012 | 17:35 BST
Wreckateer is the first game to include MS's new Avatar Famestars feature
Iron Galaxy's Wreckateer will include a new feature when it launches next week called Avatar Famestars. If it sounds familiar, it's because a trademark for it popped up back in February.
Tue, Jun 19, 2012 | 17:47 BST
Summer of Arcade dated, priced
Microsoft has provided dates for its Summer of Arcade incentive which includes titles such as: Wreckateer, Deadlight,Hybrid, and Dust: An Elysian Tail. Get the details below.
Mon, Jun 04, 2012 | 20:55 BST
Wreckateer launching for Kinect on XBLA this summer
During its press evenet at E3, Microsoft announced the XBLA Kinect title Wreckateer, which is slated for a summer release.


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August 27th, 2011
Leroy Hammond, 62, died Monday, Aug. 22, 2011 at King's Daughters Hospital.
Funeral services are today at Wolf Lake Baptist Church with Rev. R.E. Toombs officiating. Burial will follow at the church cemetery under the direction of Knight & Lindsey Funeral Home.
Mr. Hammond was born April 24, 1949 in Yazoo County. He was a retired executive chief with the U.S. Army and National Guard Reserve. He earned the National Defense Service Medal and other honors while serving in Vietnam.
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Jesse Floyd Saxton, 63, died Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2011 at home.
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01:00 JPY Annualized Housing Starts (APR)
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04:30 GBP Mortgage Approvals (APR)
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08:30 CAD Gross Domestic Product (MAR) ***
08:30 USD Personal Income (APR)
08:30 USD Personal Spending (APR)
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09:55 USD U. of Michigan Confidence (MAY F)
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The 93,500-ton, 2,402-passenger Norwegian Jade, which is based in Europe year-round, epitomizes NCL's "freestyle" mantra.
For the most part, the goal is to create an onboard ambience that abandons traditional cruise formalities. All meals are open seating and choice of cuisine and vibe is rivaled by only a few ships. The range goes from a steakhouse and Tepannyaki to French, Italian, tapas, sushi, buffets and even a 24-hour cafe, complete with traditional English breakfast.
"Freestyle" also incorporates onboard activities and entertainment ranging from its spa to main theater shows to themed dance parties; entertainment is offered continuously and performances aren't geared around restaurant seatings.
Similar dining and entertainment options are, however, found on all of Norwegian Jade's fleetmates. But here's what makes Jade unique: This is a seriously international ship. The passenger mix on our 12-night Istanbul to Athens cruise was evenly divided between Americans (1,286) and international cruisers (1,115 Canadians, Australians, Brits, Germans, French, Spanish, Mexican, Japanese, etc.). The more global experience, with announcements now coming in Spanish and German as well as English, is a defining element. During one poker session, I took on players from Israel, Mexico, Northern Europe, the Midwestern United States, Japan and China -- all yelling at our shy Peruvian dealer. Some called the melange of languages flying by somewhat distracting, but somehow it felt entirely natural.
Fantastic passenger melange aside, complaints about the additional costs of all the aforementioned specialty restaurants -- something that's dogged NCL's Freestyle concept from the start -- is relatively common. (Perhaps it had something to do with just that melange. Broadly speaking, European cruisers are less used to paying extra fees for onboard eats.) A case could be made for NCL doing a better job of providing more realistic expectations. We'll do it for them: If passengers really want to enjoy the multiplicity of dining options available during a single cruise on Jade, an additional, say, $20 per person, per night, should be figured into the cost of the cruise.
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Guests enter the ship via the Aloha Atrium, a central meeting spot that also houses the reception desk and concierge, the shore excursions desk, and the Port of Call shop, which features collectibles and memorabilia. The Aloha Bar here serves up for-fee Lavazza coffee products (hot and frozen), tea, cappuccinos, pastries and cookies, and plenty of plush red armchairs dot the floor at the foot of two grand staircases.
As you work your way aft from the Aloha Atrium, the photo gallery with prints for sale is set up starboard (don't forget to take a peak; there are some really horrifying photos), while the art gallery, powered by who else, Park West, that impenetrable force in at-sea art auctioneering, and Internet cafe line the port side of the ship (there are eight terminals, open 24 hours; per-minute rates start from 45 cents -- it is cheaper if you buy a package).
Aft on Deck 7 is the Dufry, a large department store-style shop where you can find everything from destination specific jewelry like Egyptian kartouches, brand name watches and clothing, toiletry items (but sadly no mouthwash) to souvenirs like key chains and stuffed animals.
The SS United States Library features ample shelves of fiction and non-fiction titles in multiple languages, but it is also worth a visit just for a peek at original photography, vintage advertisements and original lithographs from marine artists that decorate the space. The library is open 24 hours, and borrowing is done on the honor system. Enrichment courses are held in the nearby Lifestyles Room, and a chapel one deck up can accommodate 24 for an intimate wedding.
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It is easy to find your way around, even on day one of your voyage. When you exit your cabin, look down at the carpeting. If you follow the direction of the dolphins, you'll be headed forward; if you need to go aft, swim against the current!
Cruisers are spoiled for choice on Norwegian Jade, with cabins ranging from entry-level insides to $10,000-a-week Garden Villas that seem more like something you'd find at a five-star resort than on a mainstream mega-ship. Sixty percent of the 1,080 standard cabins are outsides, and of those, 54 percent have balconies. Best of all, for families, interconnecting cabins are available in a range of categories from standard insides to suites. And it's not just apples to apples: Different grades of cabins can be interconnected -- balcony to suite or suite to penthouse, for example -- to create two- to five-bedroom combos for small or large clans.
All cabins have a richer feel due to cherry wood finishes, and boast mini-fridges (you can have it customized or emptied), safes and in-cabin coffee facilities.
Standard inside and oceanview cabins (143 and 161 square feet, respectively) are very small by industry standards, but they're functional, with a sitting area, two twin beds that convert to a queen, and partitioned bathrooms with sliding door shower stalls on one side, a separate toilet compartment on the other and a central sink area. The oceanview cabins with balconies are slightly roomier (167 square feet, with a 38-square-foot balcony); 134 mini-suites are larger still (231 square feet, with a 54-square-foot balcony) and include a full-sized sofa and a small bathtub.
If you're booked in a balcony or mini-suite, NCL will add small touches like bathrobes.
Those looking to splurge should consider booking one of the 48 suites, which include pillow-top mattresses, down comforters and Euro pillows. Suite passengers receive a free bottle of Champagne, evening canapes, private breakfast and lunch in Cagney's Steakhouse (with steak and eggs, eggs Benedict and French toast rounding out the menu; at lunch, try the Caesar salad with chicken or steak); and MP3 connections.
The 375-square-foot Romance Suites (there are four) feature a balcony, full tub and shower, and living and dining areas. The 341-square-foot Penthouse Suites (there are 24) feature a living area, balcony, dining area, separate bedroom with queen-size bed, and bath and separate shower with massaging heads; most have a "spare" bedroom (slightly bigger than a big closet and outfitted with two twin beds -- great for kids). The living and dining areas are equipped with a mini-fridge (stocked with complimentary waters and sodas). There are three flat-screen TV's -- one in the living area, one in the main bedroom and one above the tub; the first two have CD/DVD players.
The exclusive 14th deck is where you'll find the 10 440- to 572-square-foot Courtyard Villas -- a concept introduced on Norwegian Jewel. They are essentially larger versions of the Penthouse Suites (save for the fabulous tub set against a window with a birds-eye view), but what's extra is that they surround a private courtyard shared by all Courtyard Villa guests. The space is gorgeous, with a sleek pool, a Balinese bed, a Jacuzzi, a treadmill and a Stairmaster; one deck up is an exclusive sun deck with wicker loungers and a hammock. Included in the mix are Family Villas, which add another bedroom and accommodate five.
The only categories above Courtyard Villas are the Owner's Suites on Decks 9 and 10 (there are five) and the Garden Villas (there are two), on Deck 14 with the Courtyard Villas. The Owner's Suites offer king beds, BOSE entertainment centers, a whirlpool tub and walk-in closets; guests booked in these cabins are granted access to the courtyard. But the kings of all cabins are the Garden Villas, each with a private roof terrace and garden for open-air dining, hot tubbing and sunning. These complexes include three separate bedrooms -- one with a whirlpool tub -- and BOSE accouterments.
All suite passengers (including the penthouse and romance cabins) also have a concierge and butler at their disposal to arrange restaurant reservations, expedite room service orders, stock diet Cokes in the mini-fridge, etc. Elemis products in the bathroom are replenished daily. The in-cabin coffee maker is also upgraded to a fancy espresso and cappuccino machine, and balcony furniture improves from plastic found elsewhere to teak.
All cabins on Deck 14, as well as the owner's suites on Decks 9 and 10, have Wi-Fi; otherwise, in-cabin Internet access is available shipwide, but don't forget your Ethernet cable. TV programming includes a selection of movies, plus CNN, Fox News, ESPN. The interactive Freestyle TV system can be used for ordering room service, accessing e-mail, confirming shore excursion bookings, etc.
The ship offers 27 cabins in a variety of categories for disabled and wheelchair-bound passengers.
The two-level Stardust Theater, with playful jester masks decorating the walls, is the main venue for Vegas- and Broadway-style reviews. The entertainment options range from the standard cabaret or song and dance review to the more offbeat ("The Sound of Music" sing-along) to the really out there (interpretive dance set to the sounds of Frank Sinatra).
There's a variable 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. show nightly, with one comedy/variety act and one more standard Broadway or Vegas revue.
One of the most enjoyable experiences is the crew variety show, held on the final evening. Performances ranged from traditional Indian dance to renditions of Bon Jovi's "Bed of Roses." The talent was impressive, and the tryouts are apparently very competitive -- the cruise director tells me only the best of the best are selected to perform in front of cruisers.
High atop the ship, overlooking the bridge, forward, is the secondary showroom, Spinnaker Lounge. The venue serves different purposes throughout the day. For instance, during the afternoon, passenger participation games, like the Newlywed, Not-So-Newlywed game, take place. At night, The Second City troupe, which features a mixture of crowd-influenced improv comedy, lounge music, and other cabaret act hold forth. A DJ spins tunes into the wee hours.
Jade also hosts a pair of themed parties. There's the Monte Carlo casino party, with its show girls in feathered hats, and the White Hot Party, a danceathon where a large number of passengers clad in white spazz about to some bass-heavy joints.
Other onboard activities run the gamut from trivia in the atrium and three-on-three b-ball tournaments up on the sports court to informal chess, checkers, cards and Scrabble in the Card Room on Deck 12.
If you want your own spot for entertainment, the Medusa Cabaret Lounge -- a loud looking venue with blazing orange fire flower sculptures -- is outfitted with three private "Whatever" rooms (complete with curtains). Inside you'll find seating, a huge flat-screen TV, a phone for dialing in your bar orders, as well as Nintendo Wii and a karaoke setup. All the necessary goods are locked behind glass doors, so you'll have to request a key from the bartender. And if the demand is high for the rooms, you may be held to an hour or so (it makes more sense to invite the waiting group to join you). NCL is also trying to discourage the drawing of the curtains, because, well, the game playing might transcend the virtual.
Music is found throughout the vessel, with a more toned down "San Tropez" style poolside crooner and a packed jazz night in the Aloha atrium -- with plenty of guests tappin' and boppin' along to oldies standards.
Norwegian Jade's Jade Club Casino lets you double down with slots, black jack, roulette, craps, and the first at-sea Texas Hold 'Em cash game ($60 minimum buy-in; $200 maximum). There are also at least two tables using euros.
There's a fixed charge of $12 per person, per day added to each passengers' onboard accounts -- which jives with the industry standard -- but here it is considered a "service charge," not a "gratuity."
The line explains on its Web site: "Our crew is encouraged to work together as a service team and is compensated by a combination of salary and incentive programs that the service charge supports ... guests should not feel obliged to offer a gratuity for service that is generally rendered to all guests. However, all of our staff are encouraged to 'go the extra mile,' and so they are permitted to accept cash gratuities entirely at the discretion of our guests." Guests are able to adjust the automatic charge at the reception desk.
If you utilize a butler and/or concierge, NCL recommends offering a tip "commensurate with services rendered"; I kept a mental tab throughout the week of meals delivered, requests handled, etc., and offered my "thanks" accordingly in cash. However, fellow passengers were able to put gratuities for these staffers on their onboard account by visiting reception, so keep that option in mind.
Gratuities are not automatically added to bar tabs; you can add a tip to your onboard account, or leave a buck or two in cash.
NCL's kids' program, Splash Academy, divides younger cruisers into four groups with age-appropriate pastimes: Guppies (6 months - 3 years, with parent), Turtles (3 - 5), Seals (6 - 9) and Dolphins (10 - 12). The teen (13 - 17) program is called Entourage.
The colorful children's facility on Jade, Tree Top Kids Center, is divided into areas based on activity and in some cases age range. There's a spacious cinema with a big screen for movie viewing and cushy beanbag chairs, an arts and crafts station, a long desk with several computers for gaming and learning (don't worry moms, no Internet access here), and even a naptime area. The Sapphire Kid's Pool features slides and a wading area. For teens, there's a surf-themed Wipeout Club with a touch-screen jukebox, gaming terminals, a juice bar (serving for-fee mocktinis and mocktails) and easy access to the arcade.
Both Splash Academy and Entourage feature a different theme every day, like pirates, space cowboys, jungle fever or circus, with activities that are tailored to each age group. Specific emphasis is placed on active offerings -- soccer, physical challenges -- through a partnership with The King's Foundation and Camps, a United Kingdom-based organization that provides sport and activity programs designed for kids. For teens, bowling tournaments, soccer challenges and dodge ball under the stars are just a few of the active offerings.
Creative arts are also emphasized. With a focus on theater and the arts, young cruisers have the chance to participate in puppet shows, mini improvisational acting classes and themed activities such as Superspy Mission Impossible and Desert Island Adventures.
Splash Academy also offers activities for cruisers under three and their parents, like sensory play classes that include baby art featuring organic art products. There are also events such as parent and baby "Rhyme Time," where a storyteller recites popular nursery rhymes featuring puppets, and "Motion in the Ocean," a parent and baby mini-workout.
Through a partnership with Hilario Productions Cirque du Jour, Jade (and fleetmates) feature family circus workshops teaching a variety of skills such as balancing feathers, juggling, plate spinning and even stilt walking.
During days in port, parents booked on excursions can leave tykes between the ages of 2 and 12 behind for supervised complimentary "Port Play" from arrival into port or 9 a.m. until departure from port or 5 p.m. (in both instances, whichever time is earlier). At night, group babysitting is available from 10 p.m. until 1 a.m. and there is also a "Late Night Fun Zone" from 10:30 p.m. until 1:30 a.m. "Port Play", group babysitting and the "Late Night Fun Zone" are all fee-based services; the costs for each program are $6 per hour and $4 per hour for siblings in the same family (charged to guests' onboard accounts).
Additional offerings for families to participate in together include cupcake decorating; pizza making; family game shows; Family Deck Party; and a special Family White Hot Party.
Fellow Passengers
As NCL's year-round Europe homeporter, the passenger manifest is often evenly divided between North Americas and those from elsewhere -- Australia, Great Britain, France, Spain, Mexico, Japan and Korea. Typical of longer European itineraries, the average age hovers around 55, with the largest number of passengers in the 55 to 70 range. During summer months, expect a sizable influx in families.
Dress Code
While NCL's overall approach to dress is quite relaxed, on Jade's European itineraries, passenger dress varies. In general, with an older demographic, there were plenty of suit coats, dress shirts and dresses on display around dinnertime. None of the passengers donning suits for their evening meal looked particularly out of place. And with so much time spent in port -- there may be only a couple sea days on some of the longer Mediterranean sailing -- dinner on said sea days took on even more of a formal demeanor.
During our days at sea, when the sun was out, resort- and beach-wear were appropriate in public areas and by the pool respectively; it's kindly requested that shorts and tank tops are not worn in restaurants (except for the Garden) after 5 p.m.; however, passengers are able to wear jeans to dinner in any specialty or main dining room, if they wish.
Fitness and Recreation
The pool area midship on Deck 12 features two swimming pools (there's a third, further aft, just for kids). These are flanked by whirlpools under bright awnings and a water slide. Those looking for prime deck real estate should come early, especially on sea days. Most poolside loungers get snagged early in the day.
The Mandara Salon is operated by London conglomerate Steiner Leisure, and offers the usual treatments (facials, massages) as well as more trendy wellness offerings, such as acupuncture and teeth whitening (a 40-minute session was on special for $199).
Arrive early or stay after your treatment to take advantage of the steam room, therapy pool and heated-tile loungers.
The fitness center is open 24 hours a day and features state-of-the-art equipment such as treadmills and bikes, as well as weight machines and free weights, all with floor-to-ceiling windows as a backdrop. There's also an aerobics room for class. Some, such as stretching, are complimentary; others (yoga, Pilates and cycling) typically cost around $10.
For staying in shape outdoors, the stadium-style sports deck with bleacher seating that was introduced on Norwegian Jewel is back, and accommodated, on my cruise, basketball and football (soccer). The court also could serve as a regulation size tennis court, but no such activity was offered. There are also golf driving nets on either side of the aft sports area, a shuffleboard court (very popular -- high-stakes games going at 10:30 p.m.), Ping-Pong tables, oversized chess sets and a walking/jogging track (5.5 laps to a mile).
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Virtualization technology allows a user to "run an OS in an OS"; in other words, for example, you can have Windows XP 32-bit installed on your computer and run a virtualized version of Windows Vista 64-bit on top of that. The virtualized Windows Vista acts just like if it was installed on your physical machine. However you really didn't install Windows Vista; you virtualized it and are running it in Windows XP just like you run any other program.
The cool thing about virtualization is you are not limited with what you can do. In other words, you do not have to run Windows on top of Windows; if you have Windows installed natively, you can run a virtual copy of Linux or Mac OS X and vice verse (although, I am fairly certain using Mac OS X on anything but a Mac is technically illegal – thanks Steve Jobs, I hope Bill Gates haunts you in your dreams).
Typically when you go about creating a virtual machine (a "virtual machine" is the what a virtualized OS is called when it is setup and running), you first create a virtual disk and then you install an OS on it (see Locutus' part one post on virtual machines to learn more about how to create virtual machines). Installing an OS on a virtual machine is just like when you install/reinstall an OS on your physical machine; you start off with a clean slate. Paragon Go Virtual offers you a different way of creating virtual machines.
Paragon Go Virtual is a new program by Paragon Software that allows users to virtualize their current system. In other words, Paragon Go Virtual allows users to create a virtual copy – a virtual disk – of their current OS. The virtual copy is just that – a copy; it copies all the programs, documents, files, etc. that are on your computer at the time that you create the virtual copy. If you are a bit lost after reading what I just wrote, this diagram (by Paragon Software) nicely sums it up:
Once you create a virtual copy of your computer, you can run it in the virtualization program of your choice (VMware, Microsoft Virtual PC, and VirtualBox formats are all supported by Paragon Go Virtual).
Using Paragon Go Virtual is fairly easy, although you do have to go through Paragon Software's annoying registration process (a small price to pay for quality, free software):
Version reviewed: v10.0.11.11721
Supported OS: Windows XP/Vista/7
Download size: About 27 MB
License limitations: For non-commercial use only
- After you have downloaded (32-bit download | 64-bit download) , installed, and registered Paragon Go Virtual, run it (you will also be asked to restart your computer, you don't have to, but it is better if you do). When you run Paragon Go Virtual, you will be prompted with the quick launcher:
"P2V Copy" is the main attraction to Paragon Go Virtual; it is the feature that allows you to create a virtual copy of your computer. "P2V Adjust OS" is a supplementary feature that allows Vista/Win7 users to adjust their .vhd (Virtual Hard Disk) backups (Windows Vista and later come with a feature that allows users to create a backup of their Windows as a .vhd) so that the .vhd backups will run on a virtual machine.
Click on "P2V Copy" to create a virtual copy of your current system.
- When you click on "P2V Copy" the P2V Copy Wizard window will pop up; click "Next":
- You will then be prompted to select the hard drives and/or partitions that you want to virtualize:
Select the hard drives and/or partitions that you want to virtualize. Remember, a copy is being created – your files will not be changed, deleted, or moved in any way. Whatever selection you make, be sure to select the C:/ partition because it hosts your Windows installation. If you do not select C:/ the virtual machine you create will not run properly. Also note if you select multiple hard drives, a separate virtual disk will be created for each hard drive.
Make your selections and click "Next".
- At the next screen you will be asked to select which format you want the virtual copy to be in:
As already mentioned, Paragon Go Virtual supports VMware, Microsoft Virtual PC, and VirtualBox virtual disk formats. However, Virtual PC virtual disk (.vhd format) are limited to a max size of 127.4 GB. So, if the hard drives/partitions you selected to virtualize are larger than 127.4 GB you will not be able to create a Virtual PC format virtual disk. The format you select will determine what program you will use to run the virtualized copy of your computer (i.e. if you select "Oracle VirtualBox", you will need to download VirtualBox to run the virtual copy you are creating); however I know for sure VirtualBox is able to run VMware and Virtual PC format disks and I believe VMware can do the same thing (not 100% sure though). My personal suggestion would be to use VirtualBox format since that is freeware software available to everyone, unless you have a specific reason to use any of the other two formats.
Once you select the format, click "Next".
- At the next screen you will need to define the settings for the virtual machine you will create:
You can name the virtual machine whatever you want – the name is not very important. What is important is the "CPU number" and "Memory amount". Similar to how your physical computer uses CPU and RAM when running, the virtual machine you create will do the same thing. So, you need to define how many CPUs (most of us will only have one CPU) and how much RAM you are willing to allow the virtual machine to use while it runs. The more CPUs/RAM you give the virtual machine, the better it will perform; however the more you give to the virtual machine the less your physical machine will have and the worse the physical machine will run while the virtual machine is running.
When setting the amount of CPUs/RAM keep in mind the computers you want to run the virtual machine on. For example, if you virtualize Windows 7, give it 1024 MB RAM, and then try to run the virtual machine on a Windows XP computer that only has 256 MB RAM… you will be SOL (short on luck).
Paragon Go Virtual automatically calculates the recommended amounts for both CPU and memory based on the OS you are virtualizing. Unless you know what you are doing and/or have a specific reason to do otherwise, leave it as is.
Click "Next" when done.
- At the next screen you will be given a list of how many virtual disks will be created and what interface they will be set as:
Again, Paragon Go Virtual sets the interface automatically to what it thinks is best, so leave it as-is unless you know what you are doing. (If you change the interface to BusLogic, at the next screen you will be asked to inject drivers for that interface format via .ISO or .FLP images; if you leave it at what Paragon automatically set it to, you won't need to inject any drivers.)
By default Paragon Go Virtual will create the virtual disk(s) as the exact same size as your physical hard drive(s). If you would like for your virtual disk(s) to be larger than the size of your physical hard drive(s) clicking on the preferences button (located to the right of the "Interface" column) allows you to resize the size of the virtual disk:
If you do make the virtual disk larger than the physical disk, you have the option to have Paragon Go Virtual automatically proportionally resize the partitions for you. If you are creating VMware format virtual disk, you will have the option to automatically split the size of the virtual disk and to pre-allocate disk space as opposed to making it dynamic (VMware ESX does not support pre-allocation option and VirtualBox disks are automatically dynamic).
Click "Next" after you are done with these settings.
- After you click "Next", Paragon Go Virtual will start to create the virtual copy of your computer:
Depending on how large the virtual disk is to be, and how much data needs to be copied, the creation of the virtual copy of your computer can take some time. However, the process is not too taxing on your computer, so you should be able to utilize your computer while the virtual copy is being made.
After the virtual disk has been created, you will be told so:
- Once your virtual disk has been created, you are done! All you need to do is download and install the proper software (VMware, Microsoft Virtual PC, or VirtualBox) and use it to run the virtual machine. (Again refer to Locutus' part one post on virtual machines for assistance in using VirtualBox if you need it.) Keep in mind since the virtual disk is a file, you can put it on portable media, external hard drive, CD/DVD, etc. and run the virtual machine on almost any computer; in other words your computer is now portable (sort of).
Now, Paragon Go Virtual may offer some fancy functionality, but the real question is why would one want to virtualize their computer? Paragon Software gives you four reasons why:
Scenario 1: Continue using your old PC's applications – enjoy your favorite applications in a virtual environment on your new computer
When it's time to upgrade to a new PC and operating system, you may find that some of your favorite applications haven't been updated yet to work with it. Using Paragon Go Virtual, you can make a virtual clone of your old system before migrating to a new computer. Take advantage of an up-to-date powerful computer while still having access to favorite applications from the old computer.
If your old computer is corrupted but you have a backup image of your old system made with Paragon software – you can virtualize it using Paragon Go Virtual installed on your new PC.
Scenario 2: Safely evaluate new software
New software can be unintentionally harmful to your computer. Avoid negative system conflicts by creating a virtual clone of your current physical system using Paragon's Go Virtual. Try new software in a safe environment and decide whether it works and is exactly what you need before making it a permanent addition to your collection. If the changes made on the virtual machine were successful, you can migrate your updated system from the virtual environment to your PC.
Scenario 3: Put your PC in your pocket, use it anywhere and anytime
It is very convenient and handy to use your favorite software with all data at any computer. Now it became possible with wide implementation of virtual environments. All that you want to do is migrate your system into a virtual machine, place it on any removable media and run this machine at any computer, which has virtualization software installed. Just obtain an external USB hard drive and use it as storage for your virtual environment – your computer is in your pocket.
Scenario 4: Combining Windows and Mac
All Apple solutions are very interesting and popular. But what if the Windows solution you have to work with does not have an analogue in the Mac world? Today you may not bother regarding the search of the compatible software; you may just run your favorite Windows-native programs on Mac's inside of the virtual environment. Use Paragon Go Virtual to create a virtual machine with all software and data, then copy it to your Mac and run inside VMware Fusion (or other virtualization software).
So, are you convinced yet? If so, go virtualize your computer now! And share your experience with us in the comments below. If not, feel free to tell us why not in the comments below.
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This is an old post, I know, but since I found it while looking for some virtualization information, I figured I would give some tips on my experience with this.
I used this program to make a copy of my son's desktop machine with Vista to put on his new laptop so he would have access to the programs and data on it while he was away at college. All of this refers to using on VirtualBox.
First, if you select the VirtualBox format, be aware it doesn't actually create a VirtualBox format (VDI file), but it creates a VMWare file (VMDK). VirtualBox will run it, but just be aware.
When I tried running this image on VirtualBox, it would hang before it got to the Windows load screen. After a lot of messing around, web searches, and other such things, I found two things that got me running.
First, under the settings "System" tab, I enabled IO APIC. Don't know how necessary this is, but I found it on a webpage where someone else was having similar problems.
Second, if you follow the advice in this article, and take the default interface for the drive, this will set up the drive as an IDE drive. But on my system the hard drive is a SATA drive, and I'm assuming this is the reason that VirtualBox attached it to the SATA interface. These two things conflict, and I don't think it can find the virtual hard drive when it starts. You either need to change the default interface when creating the virtual drive with Go Virtual, or you need to change the settings on the Storage page in VirtualBox to put the hard drive under the IDE controller – either one works. I felt like the IDE version ran faster, but it could be my imagination.
Right now the only problem I'm left with is with Windows activation; I guess because of the changes in the virtual environment, it doesn't see this as a genuine Windows install. Don't know what I'm gonna do with that.
26@ttfitz: Thanks for that, man. I virtualized 2 laptops with XP Pro installations and neither would load on the host computer with VirtualBox. Enabling I/O APIC worked!
After this, however, I also encounter the activation "problem". Presumably because it detects some hardware changes somehow? (to do with the new host).
So, unless I activate each virtual installation I cannot log on.
I wonder if there is an easy way. I also presume there must be restrictions on licensing issues to do with those installations that may prohibit this, unless you get a full-fledged activation code.27Anyone tried to use iTunes on an virtualized HD.
If I virtualize an old pc to a laptop(example),can I still synch the old iTunes with my iPhones .28I'd be keen to give this app a try – if I had a clearer idea of what it did.
If you want to popularise your product you really have to make its function more comprehensible to non-technical users. I don't know whether to use this or not – currently I'm using Easeus and struggle with that because its wrtten for teccies and not the average user.
29Download link (32 bit) doesn't seem to work… gonna try Google, can't find it on the Paragon Site!
64 Bit and Register links are fine, just the 32 bit… bummer! I'll try the 64 bit and the Google search
but… Cnet gives me a "404 Page Not Found" error and a list of possible alternatives.30Additional… found it at MajorGeeks here…
http://majorgeeks.com/downloadget.php?id=6516&file=1&evp=8a460e0f930023733a8dbc869a0db62831I have 4Gb DDR-2 8xx Mhz RAM and run Windows 7 64 bit and system is very fast.64 bit is way faster and I had to do since I had 4 GB.Tremendous but when I open Workstation 8 and open 1 virtual machine it takes around 500 Mb and when two simultaneously sometimes hangs.Bottom-line is XP Sp3 needs 1 Gb for normal functioning and VBox etc are very RAM hungry.If you even dream to run VMs,you need at least 1 GB more.Because even if programs etc are not installed on main OS,when you install,copy paste to from main VM,install an IS or AV there,create snapshots.revert etc which are not in free version but even for normal usage,it dynamically changes according to work done,if net used through NAT,apps there will update etc,malware there etc.
So.most resource hungry app prob virtualization ones.If you want Win 7 on Xp,even 2 GB will be a dead dodo.
Paragon -GV had a problem that almost a newly installed Win 7,the app says will take 11 hrs and no pause button,it maybe in Pro version.With Win 7,I don't know but Xp users may benefit.I am sure paid VMWare WS which has what not converters inbuilt will do the same job with efficiency and a truer copy.
WS is WS,it even plays Ghost,Acronis,etc formats.34Hi, do you know if Paragon Go Virtual is not longer provided? When trying to register it sends me to a page for Paragon Virtualization manager, thus I can't register, and can't get a serial key – so can't use Go Virtual :(
37Thanks for the information. I was looking for something like that.


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Have a late dinner on Friday or Saturday night then ask them to call a cab to take you back downtown. Or you could take the light rail again. Depending on how late you actually go back, you might be riding with Woodberry's kitchen crew.
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