Virtual Windows XP (XP Mode) in Windows 7

Sometimes, there are several applications or software options that we usually used when using Windows XP. Because now is the time of its Windows 7, applications or software that we use must be able to walk (Compatible) in Windows 7. Well, for those we use Windows 7 that there are no features "XP Mode", there are tips that we can be implemented on a computer in order to remain able to use applications, or software that can only run on Windows XP, that could also run on Windows 7 that we use now. Important, the main requirement to be able to run this with perfect tips is a feature of the processor. Processor installed on our computers must support virtualization. How to know if installed on a computer processor support for virtualization mode ?. Please check with the small tools from microsoft. Please download here. With these tools, we can know whether the information from the processor support for virtualization mode.

Okay, we consider processor in our computer support for virtualization mode. We Jump practice these tips. Please download and install the application "XP mode" in a way; please visit http://www.microsoft.com/. Page will appear as below.


Virtual Windows XP (XP Mode) in Windows 7


Please scroll the screen until the "step 3 - Select Your edition of Windows 7 and desired Languange for installation". In the column "Select System", please select the version of Windows you are taking. Later in the column "Select Languange", please select the language. Below it says "Download and install this first", click the "Windows XP Mode". Then will appear the windows "Opening windows XPMode_en-us.exe", please select the mode "Save file" and click "Save File" below to make the download process.

This is make tired process, which is waiting for the download "installer file" from the "XP Mode", which has size less than 480 Mb. Lucky if your Internet connection using a fast connection.

Consider the process of downloading the installer file "XP Mode" finished. Then will appear the windows "Open File - Security Warning". Please click the "Run" to run Windows virtual PC "XP Mode". After the run, we must redownload or update files with the name "Windows6.I.-KB958559. Once completed, a confirmation window will appear" Windows Update Standalone Installer ". Please update and run the file by clicking on the button "Yes", then confirm back by clicking button" Accept".

Until here, the installation process and updates of Windows will run. Once completed, the Windows 7 requires to restart the computer. Please restart your computer by clicking the button "restart Now". After the computer back to normal mode, the next process is the setting for running a virtual PC "XP Mode". a way, open the application "XP Mode" in the menu "Start > All Programs > Windows Virtual PC > Windows XP Mode". The first time is "XP Mode" opened, the window that appears is "EULA". Check the column on the option "I accept the license terms", then click "Next" button. The next step is, will open a window "Windows XP Setup Mode", specify where the installation file "XP Mode" will be placed, by clicking on "Browse" button. Instead, the installation is placed on drive C or Drive System. Next, enter a user name and password. Password that you entered a password to open the application "XP Mode" and not the password for Windows 7. Well, that application "XP Mode" does not ask for a password when you open or run, mark the columns option "Remember credentials." Next, please click the "Next" to continue the process. The next process, please check the "Help protect my computer by turning on Automatic Updates now". This option is to enable automatic updates in Windows Virtual PC "XP Mode". Then, click "Start Setup" to do the installation.

When the installation process of Windows Virtual PC "XP Mode" is successful, a window will appear with the look of Windows XP. Until here, the installation process of Windows XP or XP Virtual Mode in Windows 7 is completed. To run it, please click on the menu "Start > Run" type in "XP Mode" and press enter. When the "XP Mode" is already running, please try to install or run applications such as special software for Windows XP, which can not run on Windows 7.