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How to simulate Dell GX270

Hi every one,

I have a computer which has a specilazied software installed on it which I can't find the software any where, unless I pay big $$$ for it, this program is installed on a Dell Opliplex GX270, I'm wondering if I can tansfer this program and even the OS to another computer which has a different BIOS, Motherboard (like GX620) is this even possible? can I use VMware or any program like this to simulate GX270 on a different computer?

Thanks,
Kiarash

Brad Howe

Hi,

First off, applications are rarely hardware specific unless you are using enterprise software. Since you mentioned a GX270 Optiplex which is a userend desktop, I would suggest you just virtualize it using vmware converter and then use vmplayer or vmware server (both free) to host it.

vmware converter
https://www.vmware.com/tryvmware/?p=converter

vmware server
https://www.vmware.com/products/server/

NOTE: VMConverter does take some time to convert so be patient.

Hope it helps,
Hades666

kiarash13581979

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Thank you for your answer, that is a good idea but is there any easier way? because user that will be using this windows based program doesn't have too much knowledge of computer and running the VMware on his computer.

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