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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 program compatibility and Windows XP programs should be installed directly on Windows 7. Windows XP Mode runs some older productivity programs that might not run on Windows 7. Visit the Windows 7 Compatibility Center to find software that works with Windows 7.

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Step 2

Select your edition of Windows 7 and desired language for installation

Step 3

Download and install Windows XP Mode

Windows XP Mode requires downloading and installing the files below.

Download/install this first:*

Windows XP Mode

*Windows XP Mode is a 500 Mb file and may take several minutes to download.

**Enables Windows XP Mode for PCs without Hardware Assisted Virtualization Technology. For more information,

visit the Frequently Asked Questions page.

Download/install this second:

Windows Virtual PC
Download/install this third:**

Windows XP Mode update

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.

Have a question about Windows XP Mode? Get help from other Windows XP Mode users on Microsoft Answers.

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