Windows XP Mode with Virtual PC


  1. marike
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    Windows 7 64 bit
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    Windows XP Mode with Virtual PC


    Hi, A real newbie here. I am trying to install/download Windows XP Mode with Virtual PC.
    I am running Windows 7 Home premium 64 bit.
    I follow the instructions and it takes me as far as validating that my Windows 7 is genuine, which it does...then no further, doesn't matter how many times I hit "download"
    I am getting soooooo frustrated. Can anyone help me, I not even sure whether I am doing this right. Marike
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  3. KazeNoKoe23
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    Windows 7 Professional x64 SP1
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    You can only use Windows XP Mode with Windows 7 Professional, Ultimate, or Enterprise. Home Premium is not supported.
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  4. Kari
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    Hello Marike, welcome to the Seven forums.

    Virtual PC works and can be downloaded and installed on every edition of Windows 7 except starter, but XP Mode needs Professional, Ultimate or Enterprise editions. Here you can read how to download Virtual PC to your Windows 7 Home Premium.

    You can then install XP to a Virtual PC virtual machine using your own XP install media and product key.

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  6. marike
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    Windows 7 64 bit
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    KazeNoKoe23


    KazeNoKoe23 said:
    You can only use Windows XP Mode with Windows 7 Professional, Ultimate, or Enterprise. Home Premium is not supported.
    Thankyou, thankyou, I also came to that conclusion after hours++++ trying to figure it out You have just made me feel a little bit competent again. I would like to try out your suggestions, but I need sleep right now. Thanks again, will revisit your suggestions tomorrow Marike
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