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    Virtual PC & XP Mode

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by lovely_monu, Feb 26, 2010.

  1. lovely_monu

    lovely_monu Notebook Guru

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    Can i install Virtual PC & XP Mode on Windows7 Home Premium :confused:
     
    lovely_monu, Feb 26, 2010
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  2. gerryf19

    gerryf19 I am the walrus

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    no

    From that giant, impossible to miss big blue box on the Virtual PC Homepage that you somehow missed.

    http://www.microsoft.com/windows/virtual-pc/
     
    gerryf19, Feb 26, 2010
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  3. KLF

    KLF NBR Super Modernator Super Moderator

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    You could install Virtual PC and supply your own XP license and cd.

    However I haven't tested if that method allows to install the Integration Features, that make the XP Mode so special.
     
    KLF, Feb 26, 2010
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  4. SerratedAuto

    SerratedAuto Notebook Consultant

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    If virtual PC is anything like on vista though, it will only install on professional and ultimate.
     
    SerratedAuto, Feb 26, 2010
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  5. Deks

    Deks Notebook Prophet

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    The mode in question is usually only available on Pro and Ultimate editions of Windows.

    That's one thing.
    Your cpu has to support Virtualization technology in order for this to work, and finally, forget about 3d support (S3 cards are the ones being emulated in Virtual modes and are usually used for business solutions).
     
    Deks, Feb 27, 2010
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  6. Rodster

    Rodster Merica

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    Yup that's why I don't use it as I was looking for it to run some older games that don't work in anything after XP even if you set compatibility mode to XP or earlier.

    Hopefully MS will sort this out. I like the idea and XP mode works really well but not for 3D gaming. :(
     
    Rodster, Feb 27, 2010
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  7. yejun

    yejun Notebook Deity

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    Virtualbox and vmware support 3d virtual, but I think you need a separated xp license.
     
    yejun, Feb 27, 2010
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  8. KLF

    KLF NBR Super Modernator Super Moderator

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    I hate Microsoft's website. Gazillion links later I finally found the system requirements. Wouldn't be too hard to ask those in the first page ;)

    http://www.microsoft.com/windows/virtual-pc/support/requirements.aspx
    Anyways, Virtual PC can be installed in all Win7 versions.

    However even those don't actually answer the question: if I installed Virtual PC in Win7 Home Premium, used Guest OS as XP Pro SP3. Would the virtual applications features work? I can't try that either, as I don't have suitable hardware available just now :( But if it worked, it would save my parent's lot of trouble in future.
     
    KLF, Feb 27, 2010
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    SDreamer Notebook Consultant

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    SDreamer, Feb 27, 2010
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  10. yejun

    yejun Notebook Deity

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    Virtual PC document say you don't need XP mode to use application auto publish feature. You can download the integration feature seperately.
     
    yejun, Feb 27, 2010
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