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    Windows XP Mode

    Discussion in 'Acer' started by chriscatt, Mar 18, 2010.

  1. chriscatt

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    chriscatt, Mar 18, 2010
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    Hi, I'm suprised at the lack of replies, seeing all the fuss that's been made about Acer's bios not having the VT switch...
    Chris
     
    chriscatt, Mar 19, 2010
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    That's great! Though I did see an article out on zdnet about security holes being opened up with WinXP running virtually...
     
    Krista, Mar 19, 2010
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    My processor doesn't have VT so I never got further than that, I always assumed the bios would have been the next stumbling block but never checked. I'll give it a go now just for the heck of it. Thanks for the heads up.
     
    Darkening, Mar 20, 2010
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    You will still need Win7 professional or above for xp mode to work, also it does not work for games :(
     
    Tinderbox (UK), Mar 20, 2010
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    chriscatt, Mar 22, 2010
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    Already converted my XP Mode image to a VMware Player virtual machine.
    Far better for playing games.
     
    TehSuigi, Mar 22, 2010
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    So how would i go about doing the same ?

     
    Tinderbox (UK), Mar 22, 2010
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    Download and install VMware Player from here.
    Then, open it up, and pick "Import Windows XP Mode VM" from the File menu. It'll create a fresh XP installation in a virtual machine for you to have fun with.
     
    TehSuigi, Mar 22, 2010
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    Thank you. That is a marked improvement over the M$ XP Mode and Ubuntu was an easy install also. I'll still stick with the M$ one to run certain apps on top of 7, it' just too convenient.
     
    Darkening, Mar 24, 2010
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    Update for Windows 7 (KB977206)

    I have been waiting for this , it just amazing :D

    Because i don`t know how to acrive ( VT ) from... Marcansoft Blog
     
    BOHMED, Mar 26, 2010
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