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General Software Discussion / Re: Win 7 XP Mode is Hardware-Dependent
« on: January 24, 2010, 03:54 PM »xp mode does not work on every version of windows 7, its pro, ultimate, and enterprise only (source, also the microsoft download page will tell you that your edition is not supported if you select something like home premium)-Krishean (January 23, 2010, 03:08 PM)
Yes, it doesn't. XP mode, as defined by Microsoft, is windows virtual pc + XP mode disk image. Windows Virtual PC on the other hands works with no problem
In fact, here is the knowledge base article about windows virtual PC:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/958559
Supported host operating systems
* Windows 7 Home Basic
* Windows 7 Home Premium
* Windows 7 Enterprise
* Windows 7 Professional
* Windows 7 Ultimate
Supported guest operating systems
* Windows XP Service Pack 3 (SP3) Professional
* Windows Vista Enterprise Service Pack 1 (SP1) and later versions
* Windows Vista Ultimate Service Pack 1 (SP1) and later versions
* Windows Vista Business Service Pack 1 (SP1) and later versions *
* Windows 7 Professional *
* Windows 7 Enterprise.
* Windows 7 Ultimate
Here's a direct link to windows vpc turned up by a search for KB 958559 on Microsoft's site
http://download.micr...6.1-KB958559-x86.msu