Tuesday, October 26, 2010

How to install and use Windows XP Mode in Windows 7

October 18th, 2010. Filed under:Windows. Tags: Virtual, XP Mode
In the previous article of this series, I discussed about the new features introduced by Microsoft in Windows Virtual PC. Now moving further in this article I’ll discuss the methodology of installing and using Windows XP Mode in an easy way without any clutters.

Setting up your Windows 7-based PC to run Windows XP Mode is a simple and straightforward process but first you have to check whether Windows Virtual PC is already installed on your computer or not.

If you don’t already have Windows Virtual PC installed:

If Windows Virtual PC does not appear in your Programs list in Start menu, you’ll need to download it, as well as Windows XP Mode. The download links are at the end of this post. Follow these steps to download.In Step 1, shown on the page, tells you about the requirement of Windows XP Mode.In Step 2, select the edition of Windows 7 which is currently you’re using and then select your language in the right hand box.In Step 3, when you have finished step 2, click on the blue Windows XP Mode button and follow the prompts to download and install.  Once you have completed this, click on the second blue button, Windows Virtual PC, and again follow the prompts to download and install.  Finally, click on the third blue button, Windows XP Mode Update and download and install it.Windows Virtual PC is a system update, you will need to reboot your computer.



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