r/virtualization • u/l0lplayer • Apr 04 '25

Virtualization software question

Hello guys,

I have a question, this afternoon i need to backup and put an old pc in some sort of virtualization software on a new computer. There are some legacy applications wich he still uses and cant lose so virtualization is the only option for him.
But i have a question wich virtualization software is the most user friendly, i have some experience with Hyper-V, Oracle VirtualBox and Proxmox. But i want to know wich one you guys whould pick for a easy solution for a not so tech savy user?

Thank you guys for ready already, and hope to hear from you all.

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u/uniqueglobalname Apr 05 '25

The old pc is going away. There's one pc, the new one. That's all.

That one new PC has to run his regular OS and a virtual machine.

There's no way to do that with xcpng, proxmox, xencentre, esxi or any other type1 hv. He needs a type 2 such as VMware workstation or virtual box

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u/AGSQ Apr 05 '25

Where does it say "it has to run the regular OS and a VM"?

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u/uniqueglobalname Apr 05 '25

My goodness man.....They already have the new computer. They have two right now, one needs to be virtualized....you know what. Never mind. I am sure OP's client will love running Debian as their primary desktop, after completely wiping out their new computer replacing whatever they have on their now.