Windows XP Mode

Windows XP Mode for Windows 7 makes it easy to install and run many programs running on Windows XP directly from a Windows 7 computer.

Windows XP Mode uses virtual technology like Windows Virtual PC to create a virtual Windows XP environment for Windows 7 computers. Specifically, Windows XP Mode will simulate a virtual Windows XP Professional Service Pack 3 (SP3) environment 32- bit. The downloaded file includes a virtual hard disk (.vhd file) with Windows XP SP3 preinstalled. Client emulation software such as Windows Virtual PC needs to be installed to use Windows XP Mode.

System requirements

• Operating system: Windows 7, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Ultimate, or Windows 7 Enterprise.
• At least 2GB of free hard disk space to install Windows XP Mode.
• Add 15GB free hard disk space for virtual Windows environment.

Note: you can use Windows Virtual PC to run Windows XP Mode on the computer. Windows Virtual PC requires a compatible hardware processor, with AMD-V, Intel VT or VIA VT turned on in the BIOS.

Instructions for installing Windows XP Mode

• Download the Windows XP Mode installer from the Download button above.
• Double-click the installer and follow the instructions to install Windows XP Mode.

Note: you should save a copy of the Windows XP Mode installer for later use, to restore the Windows XP Mode environment. For example, you can burn the installer onto DVD or save to backup data. When the installation file using Windows XP Mode fails or accidentally deletes, you will get an error when starting Windows XP Mode. You will now need to reinstall Windows XP Mode from the saved installer.

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