Windows XP Mode - Install and Setup

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  1. Posts : 3
    Windows 7 Pro 64 bit
       #350

    That is truly an omnibus post.
    However before I get underway my local computer guru has told me that I should not follow this route as my SSD drive would not accept Win XP at all......of course, if you could reassure me, I shall roll up my sleeves.
    Thanks. Am I happy to have found your site!
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  2. Posts : 71,977
    64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
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       #351

    Hello Stuggler, and welcome to Seven Forums.

    While XP will not support the TRIM feature of an SSD, it really wouldn't matter since this would be a virtual machine. You won't have any issues with installing XP Mode if you like. :)
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  3. Posts : 3
    Windows 7 Pro 64 bit
       #352

    Many thanks, Brink. A speedy response is always an added delight to a helpful reply.
    Now to take the next step.
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  4. Posts : 71,977
    64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
    Thread Starter
       #353

    You're welcome. I hope it goes smoothly for you. :)
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  5. Posts : 880
    Windows 7 Professional 64bit
       #354

    I have not read all 36 pages of this thread, but would've thought my question would be answered in Post #1 so here goes: what are the considerations for using XP Mode over simply running a program in Compatibility Mode? I understand that if the program is 16 bit, then XP Mode is the only way possible if one's W7 is 64-bit, but are there other reasons that XP Mode is superior to Compatibility Mode?

    I have an old XP SP3 computer that I run for a couple of programs alone, and while I don't think any are 16-bit, it seems to me that I did in at least one case try running one of these on W7 years ago without success, hence that I've kept the XP machine for it. Does "XP Mode" virtualization always work in every XP case?
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  6. Posts : 71,977
    64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
    Thread Starter
       #355

    Hello Max, :)

    As for which one is superior, I'd say it would come down to what works best in your situation.

    XP Mode would be perfect in your situation if the XP program will not run in compatibility mode since XP Mode is just a virtual machine running Windows XP.
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  7. Posts : 880
    Windows 7 Professional 64bit
       #356

    Brink said:
    Hello Max, :)

    As for which one is superior, I'd say it would come down to what works best in your situation.

    XP Mode would be perfect in your situation if the XP program will not run in compatibility mode since XP Mode is just a virtual machine running Windows XP.
    Thanks Brink!

    Funny I had never heard of "XP Mode" till this tut was referenced in another thread. But now that I am running W7 Pro I may have to download and try it before MS decides it goes the way of W10!
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  8. Posts : 71,977
    64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
    Thread Starter
       #357

    Please let us know how it went. :)
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  9. Posts : 16
    Win 7 Professional x64 UK (Retail) SP1 & SP2
       #358

    Congratulations from Greece !

    I am moving from XP Pro to Win 7 Pro this period of time, and this topic it did save my day.
    I did manage to download all necessary Microsoft software today that they are still available.

    MS website April of 2020 this is full of broken links about Win7 support and tools, even so the files they are still hosted and available.

    I have MCSE windows 2000 Server education, now I am about to abandon XP Pro which I do know their whereabouts inside and outside.
    I have too many legal software and they can go up to Win7, therefore I am in marriage with Win 7 for compatibility purposes.
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  10. Posts : 10
    Windows 7
       #359

    Where can I find and download Windows XP Mode today for Windows 7?
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