Have you upgraded your PC from XP to Windows 7 and facing difficulties to run oldWindows XPbusiness software on yourWindows 7desktop? Don’t worry! You can easily sort the problem out by installing Windows XP Mode. This feature allows you to run your Windows XP applications in a virtual environment alongside your Windows 7 operating system. XPM is a great help for small businesses that are reliant on their legacy apps. Even the home users can also be benefited with this feature.
Are you a new Windows 7 user and don’t have any idea about Windows XP Mode (XPM)? Well, this is an outstanding feature designed by Microsoft to ease the transition from XP to Windows 7. This means you can easily run programs that are compatible with XP in Windows 7. The most important thing is that the application is not same as previous virtualization technologies by Microsoft. It is much improved and here you can run all your Windows XP applications at ease.
You need to download Windows XP Mode and install it. Note that it works only with Windows 7 Professional and Ultimate edition. To run Windows XP Mode, you also need virtualization software like Windows Virtual PC. Both Windows XP Mode and virtualization software are available on the Microsoft website and you don’t need to pay anything for them. You can get operating system support from a remote computer repair company.
After installing these software applications you need to set up Windows XP mode for first use. You need to Click the Start button, and click All Programs, click Windows Virtual PC, and then click Windows XP Mode. Then it will ask you to accept the license terms. You need to click I accept the license terms and then click Next. Whenever the Installation folder and credentials page appears, accept the default location or choose a new location where you would like to store Windows XP Mode files will be stored. Type a password, and type it again to confirm it, and then click Next. On the Help protect your computer page, you need to decide whether you want to help protect your computer by turning on automatic updates or not. Choose the option and click Next. Click Start Setup and when setup is complete, Windows XP Mode will open in a separate window.
Now you can install all your Windows XP compatible software that you were unable to run in Windows 7. Remember that antivirus software isn't included with Windows XP Mode. If your Windows 7 computer is already having an antivirus, it is also a must to install antivirus software in Windows XP Mode. If not done so, your PC will be vulnerable to virus and other malware attack.
Windows XP Mode, Truly A Very Useful Feature