Windows XP mode is now available on Technet and MSDN.Windows XP Mode for Windows 7 makes it easy to install and run many of your Windows XP productivity applications directly from a Windows 7-based PC. It utilizes virtualization technology such as Windows Virtual PC to provide a Virtual Windows XP environment for Windows 7.
Windows XP Mode provides a 32-bit Windows XP Professional Service Pack 3 (SP3) environment pre-loaded on a virtual hard disk.
Here are the instructions posted on technet
Note:
- You can use Windows Virtual PC to run Windows XP Mode on your computer.
- Windows Virtual PC requires processor capable of hardware virtualization, with AMD-V™ or Intel® VT turned on in the BIOS
For more information about Windows Virtual PC, please visit the Windows Virtual PC website.
System Requirements:
· Supported Operating Systems: Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Ultimate, or Windows 7 Enterprise.
· Hard disk requirement: 2GB for installing Windows XP Mode. Additional 15GB of hard disk space for the virtual Windows environment.
Installation instruction: Based on the architecture (32-bit or 64-bit) of your computer, download the appropriate installer (Windows XP Mode Beta). Double click on the installer and follow the instructions to complete the installation.
Useful Links:
- Release Notes
- FAQ
- Getting started with Windows Virtual PC
Relevant search terms:
- windows xp mode msdn