Hello and have searched here a bit. I googled this and it did show there was a way to install xp mode on premium version, but wanted to ask here 1st, before I rack my brain. Is it possible? If so, there are 2 different files I can download from ms site, unsure which to choose. Thx, DM
Hello Max,
I'm afraid that XP Mode can only be installed on the Windows 7 Professional, Ultimate, or Enterprise editions.
However, if you have a XP product key and XP ISO file, then you could install it to a virtual machine using a free program like VMware Player or VirtualBox.
Hope this helps, :)
Shawn
In addition to Brink's reply, the Windows XP can also be installed using your own install media (CD/DVD or ISO) on Windows Virtual PC which can be installed on Home Premium, too.
Windows Virtual PC (without XP Mode) can be downloaded from here: Download Windows Virtual PC from Official Microsoft Download Center
Windows Virtual PC - Create Virtual Machine
Kari
Last edited by Brink; 06 Nov 2013 at 19:43. Reason: added tutorial link for more info
Perfect. :)
You could use a program like MagicISO to create an ISO file from the XP DVD.
Using MagicISO to make iso from CD/DVD
any specifics of how to put this iso file into this program, once the cd is burned? if there is a guide here, I can probably find it. Thx for the help. DM
I do not know VMware but at least on VirtualBox and Virtual PC you can install your XP to a virtual machine directly from the CD or DVD, you do not need to create an ISO file.
Just select your virtualization program and follow respective instructions in creating a new virtual machine.
Kari
so I downloaded the 64 bit virtual pc, for my 64 bit machine. It installed, I restarted. When I click on the only icon that is there, a folder opens with a file named....desktop.ini
Wut up with that? Thx DM
Read this tutorial to see how to use Virtual PC and create a virtual machine: Windows Virtual PC - Create Virtual Machine
Start from step 4 (steps 1 to 3 describe how to download and install VPC).
Kari
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