Do I need Windows XP Mode?
Windows 7 has several built-in tools to help with application compatibility and Windows XP applications should be installed directly on Windows 7. Windows XP Mode runs some older productivity applications that may not run otherwise on Windows 7.
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Source: http://www.microsoft.com/windows/virtual-pc/download.aspx
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Full Version: Windows 7 - Windows XP Mode
If you have Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit or lower you can't get it.
"You must have Windows 7 Professional, Enterprise, or Ultimate to run Windows XP Mode."
Good old M$, make people pay for the upgrade to get the added features.
"You must have Windows 7 Professional, Enterprise, or Ultimate to run Windows XP Mode."
Good old M$, make people pay for the upgrade to get the added features.
If you have a new computer you might assume that it should be able to run XP Mode right? Not necessarily. Your system CPU will need to be able to support hardware virtualization. ....XP Mode in Windows 7
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