Download or Order Virtual Server 2005 R2 Enterprise Edition for Free
Published: April 3, 2006
Thank you for your interest in obtaining Virtual Server 2005 R2. The full software for 32-bit and 64-bit versions is available as a free download. Register to pre-order a CD (available May 2006) or to download the full software.
When you order the CD, you will also receive the Microsoft Windows Server 2003 R2 trial software.
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About this Software
The following full versions of Virtual Server 2005 R2 are available for download or to pre-order on CD:
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Virtual Server 2005 R2 Enterprise Edition (32-bit) |
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Virtual Server 2005 R2 Enterprise x64 Edition (64-bit) |
The product CD will be available in May 2006. In addition, please allow 4 to 6 weeks for shipping CD orders.
There is no fee for the Virtual Server 2005 R2 software; however, all CD orders are subject to shipping and handling charges. International orders may also be subject to import duties and taxes. If ordering from this site to a location outside of the United States, you are considered the importer of record and must comply with all laws and regulations of the country/region in which you are receiving the shipment.
The download ranges in size from 28.4 MB to 29.2 MB, depending on the language selected. The approximate download time over a 128K connection is 31 minutes.
For More Information
See the Frequently Asked Questions page for information about this full software.
After installation, please review the Virtual Server 2005 R2 Getting Started Guide and the Virtual Server 2005 Administrator's Guide, which can be opened from the Start menu: Point to Programs or All Programs, point to Microsoft Virtual Server, and then click the appropriate link. View more Virtual Server 2005 Product Documentation at the Windows Server TechCenter.
System Requirements for x86 Version
Supported Operating Systems
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Windows Server 2003 |
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Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1 |
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Windows XP Professional Edition |
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Windows XP Service Pack 2 |
Requirements for Use
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Computer with a 550 MHz or faster processor; 1.0 GHz or faster recommended |
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Requires an Intel Celeron, Pentium III, Pentium 4, or Xeon processor; or AMD Opteron, Athlon, Athlon 64, Athlon X2, Sempron, or Duron processor |
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All physical processors supported by the host operating system |
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Windows Server 2003 Standard Edition, Enterprise Edition, or Datacenter Edition or later |
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Windows Small Business Server 2003 Standard Edition or Premium Edition |
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Windows XP Professional (for non-production use only) |
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256 MB of RAM minimum (additional memory needed for each guest operating system) |
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2 GB of available hard-disk space (additional disk space needed for each guest operating system) |
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Super VGA (800 × 600) or higher-resolution monitor recommended |
System Requirements for 64-Bit Version
Supported Operating Systems
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Windows Server 2003, Datacenter x64 Edition |
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Windows Server 2003, Enterprise x64 Edition |
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Windows Server 2003, Standard x64 Edition |
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Windows XP 64-Bit |
Requirements for Use
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Computer with a 550 MHz or faster processor; 1.0 GHz or faster recommended |
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Requires an Intel Celeron, Pentium III, Pentium 4, Xeon; or AMD Opteron, Athlon, Athlon 64, Athlon X2, Sempron or Duron processor |
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All physical processors supported by the host operating system |
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Windows Server 2003 Standard x64 Edition, Enterprise x64 Edition, or Datacenter x64 Edition; or later |
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Windows XP Professional x64 Edition (for non-production use only) |
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256 MB of RAM minimum (additional memory needed for each guest operating system) |
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2 GB of available hard-disk space (additional disk space needed for each guest operating system) |
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Super VGA (800 × 600) or higher-resolution monitor recommended |
Support Options
The Virtual Server 2005 R2 software is provided as a free download. For assistance, review the options on the Virtual Server 2005 Support page.