WindowsXP on a memory stick (US only)

MyPocketXP is an installation of Microsoft Windows XP on a keychain. MyPocketXP runs applications such as Microsoft Office™, Apple iTunes®, Web browsers or VPN clients on any PC that is running Windows™. MyPocketXP's patent pending architecture also ensures that thesystem installation stays 'clean' at all times.

How does it work? MyPocketXP runs on all editions of Windows XP and Windows Vista. Support for MacOS is currently under development. MyPocketXP is based on virtualization technology from Microsoft or VMware: A software program that runs on your computer emulates a virtual machine which you can imagine as a 'computer in a computer'. You can run a second Operating System (OS) in this virtual machine. For MyPocketXP the virtual machine runs Windows XP from a USB flash drive. The virtualization software is installed on the system MyPocketXP is plugged into. Hitting the key combination Right ALT-Enter (Virtual PC) or clicking on the maximize symbol of the virtual machine window (VMWare) switches to full screen mode, meaning that MyPocket XP takes over the entire screen. The installation takes about a minute and does not require a system reboot. All data is removed after disconnecting. MyPocketXP offers two networking options: bridged networking and networking through Network Address Translation (NAT). With bridged networking MyPocketXP behaves like another computer that is connected to the network the host computer is connected to. In this case MyPocketXP is assigned a dedicated network address in the network the host is connected to. With NAT MyPocketXP accesses the network through a virtual gateway on the host system. With this configuration MyPocketXP is not visible in the network the host is connected to. Mouse pointers, keyboards and wireless network cards that are connected to the host system through a USB port are usable by MyPocketXP. However, Microsoft Virtual PC does not provide direct access to USB ports for MyPocketXP. USB connected printers or external storage devices for example are not recognized by MyPocketXP if it is running in Microsoft Virtual PC. VMware Player provides access to USB ports. All applications tested so far have worked without any problems. This includes applications such as Microsoft Office, Cisco VPN client, Apple iTunes, OpenOffice.  MyPocketXP offers 3GB of space for applications in addition to Windows XP. MyPocketXP is $179 (to US customers only). More information at http://www.mypocketxp.com/.