Run XP Mode on Windows 7 Machines Without Hardware Virtualization

[bob3160]

 

Not all of us have the right hardware to use hardware virtualization but still need Windows XP.

This makes it possible

Edited February 19, 2010 by bob3160

[KRAM]

I was thinking about this the other day. Just set it up and it works perfect.

[faith_michele]

I was thinking about this the other day. Just set it up and it works perfect.

 

Thanks for the tip!

[Sirwriter]

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Is this XP mode set up for the entire computer, or can it be set up to run only one program, like a webcam software program?

 

Sirwriter

[clhardingjr]

I found this feature not long after I started using Win 7 Pro (64-bit) when it first came out in production. I have a couple of 32-bit applications that refused to install, even in compatibility mode. By installing this feature, I now have the Weather Channel back on my system and can get the temp at a glance. I also have other applications running under XP-Mode.

 

The feature actually installs as a virtual XP machine inside of Win 7, that can be started at any time that it is needed. After installation, I used the Windows update to bring the XP machine up to current state as far as system updates are concerned. I also do it monthly when I update the parent system.

 

You can have multiple applications running on it. What makes it a really great feature is that you can pin (copy) a shortcut to you Win 7 desktop. This way you don't have to go through the allprograms menu. By hitting the shortcut, XP-mode will automatically start and the application will be loaded. After ending the application, XP-mode will stop and will hibernate until needed again.

 

Please note that this only works on Professional, Enterprise & Ultimate versions only!!

 

If you want to see the Microsoft site, click here, Microsoft XP-Mode site, or you can simply go the site on the original post.

 

(LOVE IT!!!)

Edited March 25, 2010 by clhardingjr