Tutorials

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 2: Installing the VM
Step 3: Enabling automatic updates
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Step 4: Running the install
Step 5: Configuring XP Mode
Step 6: Say no to IE 8
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Step 7: Installing XP applications
Step 8: In the Windows 7 Start Menu
Step 9: Windows 7 Integration
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Step 10: Jump to XP Mode

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