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| 23 Dec 2010 | #1 |
| | Professional's "XP" mode vs Premium's "compatability" Quick question: Is Win 7 Professional's "XP" mode any different than Win 7 Premium's "Compatability" mode? |
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| 23 Dec 2010 | #2 |
| | Yes. Compatibility Mode is incorperated in all aspects of Windows 7 Compatibility Mode XP Mode has to be downloaded and can ONLY be used on Windows 7 Proffesional & Ultimate. Windows XP Mode - Install and Setup Last edited by Brink; 23 Dec 2010 at 10:51 PM.. Reason: replaced links ;) |
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| 23 Dec 2010 | #3 |
| | Hmmm... So then, is there a "functional" difference between the two? |
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| 23 Dec 2010 | #4 |
| | Yes. XP mode is actually a virtual machine. Compat mode is windows way of playing nicely with older software. James |
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| 23 Dec 2010 | #5 |
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Quote: Originally Posted by grindy  Hmmm... So then, is there a "functional" difference between the two?
Quote: Originally Posted by James Colbert Yes. XP mode is actually a virtual machine. Compat mode is windows way of playing nicely with older software. James  Hmmm I see my links got replaced |
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| 23 Dec 2010 | #6 |
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Quote: Originally Posted by James Colbert Yes. XP mode is actually a virtual machine. Compat mode is windows way of playing nicely with older software. James Thx James  |
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| 24 Dec 2010 | #7 |
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Quote: Originally Posted by grindy
Quote: Originally Posted by James Colbert Yes. XP mode is actually a virtual machine. Compat mode is windows way of playing nicely with older software. James Thx James |
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| 24 Dec 2010 | #8 |
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Quote: Originally Posted by MacGyvr
Quote: Originally Posted by grindy
Quote: Originally Posted by James Colbert Yes. XP mode is actually a virtual machine. Compat mode is windows way of playing nicely with older software. James Thx James Thanks, James. |
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| 24 Dec 2010 | #9 |
| | HI, I am new to this forums......... |
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| 24 Dec 2010 | #10 |
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Quote: Originally Posted by veni HI, I am new to this forums......... Go here and introduce yourself. Glad to have you aboard! |
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