Win4Lin Desktop Frequently Asked Questions – FAQ

Does Win4Lin Pro work on my version or distribution of Linux? Win4Lin Pro works on any flavor of x86 Linux that uses a 2.6 kernel.  Some popular distributions include Ubuntu, RedHat, Fedora Core, Mandriva, SuSE/Novell, Linspire, Freespire, PCLinuxOS, openSuse and Debian. Does Win4Lin Pro work on my 64-bit processor? Win4Lin Pro runs on either 32-bit or 64-bit Intel/AMD processors. Does Win4Lin Pro require a Windows license to run Windows and Windows applications? Yes, you must have a valid Microsoft Windows 2000 or XP license in order to install Windows on Win4Lin Pro; it is your responsibility to comply with Microsoft licensing, as well as licensing for any other vendor's software you then install on top of Windows. What versions of Windows can I install on Win4Lin Pro? Win4Lin Pro supports almost any non-”recovery”, bootable Windows 2000 or 32-bit XP CDROM. The exact list of supported media is detailed in the Product Release Notes and is updated as new versions are supported. Note that while most “recovery” CDs are not supported, some vendor-specific “reinstallation” CDs are. Most MSDN CDROMs are also supported. Does Win4Lin Pro support Vista? No, Microsoft Windows Vista is not currently supported but may be in the future. Does Win4Lin Pro run my Windows applications? Win4Lin Pro runs almost any home, productivity, custom, or business application. There is no need for an official list of supported applications because almost all Windows applications work as expected. Does Win4Lin Pro run the latest Windows games? No, Win4Lin Pro is not a gaming platform and does not support the latest 3D/DirectX games. Does Win4Lin Pro support my USB and Firewire devices? Win4Lin Pro relies on Linux to manage USB and Firewire devices such as mice, keyboards, external disk drives/memory sticks, printers, and other peripherals. Windows and applications running under Win4Lin Pro can access files on USB/Firewire storage devices and print to USB printers provided the devices are recognized by Linux first. Win4Lin Pro does not allow Windows to directly drive such devices. Does Win4Lin support Networking? Win4Lin Pro allows Windows to connect to almost any type of Ethernet network from regular Internet access to Active Directory authentication, and anything in between. Several networking options exist to accommodate your specific topology. For most users networking will “just work” out of the box without any additional configuration. Can I install more than one instance of Windows with Win4Lin Pro? Yes, you can install as many instances as you like and have valid licenses. Win4Lin Pro allows you to run up to 2 concurrently. Remember that you are still responsible for compliance with Microsoft and other software vendor licensing terms.