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Using Windows 7 XP Mode (Step by Step)

Simon Bisson shows how to use Windows 7’s virtual Windows XP to run legacy applications – on your desktop.

by: IT Pro team
13 Aug 2009
Go to: Using Windows 7 XP Mode
  • Step 1: Downloading

    Step 1: Downloading

  • Step 2: Installing the VM

    Step 2: Installing the VM

  • Step 3: Enabling automatic updates

    Step 3: Enabling automatic updates

  • Step 4: Running the install

    Step 4: Running the install

  • Step 5: Configuring XP Mode

    Step 5: Configuring XP Mode

  • Step 6: Say no to IE 8

    Step 6: Say no to IE 8

  • Step 7: Installing XP applications

    Step 7: Installing XP applications

  • Step 8: In the Windows 7 Start Menu

    Step 8: In the Windows 7 Start Menu

  • Step 9: Windows 7 Integration

    Step 9: Windows 7 Integration

  • Step 10: Jump to XP Mode

    Step 10: Jump to XP Mode

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