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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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