Requirements neatComponents is Windows based software. To create host and manage multiple websites it needs a machine with Windows 7, Windows 2008 Server, Windows 2003 Server, or Windows Home Server. If you are only building a single website then you only need Windows XP Professional Edition. This will give you access to the site building tools, but not the server management as XP Pro only supports single sites.
Alternatives for a full installation If you do not have a Windows 2003 or Windows Home Server available, then you can use Virtualization to create a multi-domain test environment. It is a straightforward procedure. The VMWare license is permanently free, and Microsoft provide an extended trial of their server editions for free. If you have Windows XP Home you either need to upgrade to Windows XP Professional for single-site capability, or transition to Windows Home Server. It is usually much less expensive to transition to Windows Home Server. Step 1: Create a virtual machine It is a simple procedure to install a permanent free virtual machine onto a current Windows box. This link to VMWARE will take you to the right place.
- Runs on any standard x86 hardware
- Installs like an application, with quick and easy, wizard-driven installation
- Quick and easy, wizard-driven virtual machine creation
Step 2: Install Windows 2008 Server Microsoft provide a free trial download and license for Windows 2008 Server. You can get the download here for the 32-bit Standard edition. Read these notes on configuring the operating system
Step 3: Install neatComponents This is a simple process, described here
Alternatively, Microsoft provide Microsoft Windows Server 2003 R2 Enterprise Edition as a free trial VHD Click here for more details. | 
