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Windows Virtual PC

Download Windows XP Mode

Step 1

Do I need Windows XP Mode?

Windows 7 has several built-in tools to help with application compatibility and Windows XP applications should be installed directly on Windows 7. Windows XP Mode runs some older productivity applications that may not run otherwise on Windows 7.

Step 2

Can my PC run Windows XP Mode?

Check that your PC hardware works with Windows XP Mode by downloading and running this tool.

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Step 3

Select your edition of Windows 7 and desired language for installation in Step 3

Step 4

Download and install Windows XP Mode

Windows XP Mode requires downloading and installing both of the files below.

Check that your PC's hardware works with Windows XP Mode by downloading and running the tool in Step 2.

Once you have installed Windows XP Mode, click the Windows 7 Start button Windows 7 Start button, then select All Programs > Windows Virtual PC > Windows XP Mode to begin setup. For information on how to set up Windows Virtual PC and Windows XP Mode, check out "Running Windows XP Mode with Windows Virtual PC" on the Support and Videos page.

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