Question about running 2 instances of windows at the same time one pc

daonest

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Hey Guys,

I have been using splashtop remote for gaming (running 2 accounts at once) while it works okay it is a little laggy in movements and also probably not ideal to run two pcs (thinking power consumption).

I was wondering is it possible since I have 3 monitors to run two instances of windows at the same time, while on the 2nd instance also use a different keyboard?

I have heard of software like Vmware that lets you run virtual machines but I havent tried this and have no experience of what it can and cant do. If anyone has any insight let me know.

I do have windows 7 already installed + windows 8 installed on another drive that I could use on that virtual machine.. basically would ideally like to have the other O/S on another monitor and my main O/S on my main monitor at the same time.