not sure what its called ... buuuut

[Copenhagen69]

i was wondering if it was possible to set up my computer to think it has 2 desktops ... mainly to run the same game twice ... but be able to run its own apps that wont effect the other game running ...

any idea if this is possible? or what kinda program i would need?

 

[Thuleman]

Sure, as long as your hardware can support it you can run VMware Workstation (or Player) and run two VMs at the same time.

 

[dbwillis]

if its a 2D game, not 3D one, VMware could possibly work, but remember that it would be taking up memory from the main machine, and also accessing the HDD and CPU as well, which could affect it.
If its a 3D game, VMware probably wont help

 

[Copenhagen69]

im testing out windows virtual desktop ATM ...
ill see how this goes

 

[Thuleman]

If its a 3D game, VMware probably wont help

This is incorrect, VMware Workstation supports DX9c and many 3D games will run on it without any trouble.

 

[dbwillis]

Your correct, I should have said something like Far Cry wouldnt work, but WOW might

 

[criccio]

Your correct, I should have said something like Far Cry wouldnt work, but WOW might

Pretty sure you can run multiple instances of WoW without virtualization.