Using the XP Mode in VirtualBox

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  1. Posts : 13,354
    Windows 7 Professional x64
       #1

    Using the XP Mode in VirtualBox


    I installed VirtualBox yesterday, and now have decided I don't want Windows Virtual PC anymore. I want to have a virtual XP machine in VirtualBox instead.

    Is there any way to convert the XP Mode file provided by Microsoft to a format usable by Virtual Box?
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  2. whs
    Posts : 26,210
    Vista, Windows7, Mint Mate, Zorin, Windows 8
       #2

    If that is an .iso of XP, the answer is yes. Instructions are here - don't get confused by the W7 title. Works just as well for XP, Vista, Ubuntu or any other.
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  3. Posts : 13,354
    Windows 7 Professional x64
    Thread Starter
       #3

    Unfortunately not. It is not an ISO, just an installer from MS. I do not want to have to pay for a copy, just use the one Microsoft provides for Professional and Ultimate users.

    Download Windows XP Mode
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  4. Posts : 262
    windows 7
       #4

    you can install the following plugin to use Microsoft XP Mode vhd file inside vbox:

    https://www.sevenforums.com/virtualiz...-released.html
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  5. Posts : 13,354
    Windows 7 Professional x64
    Thread Starter
       #5

    Thank you. Looks like that will work.
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  6. Posts : 662
    Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Mac OS X 10.6.2 x64
       #6

    Do what I did.

    1. Download Windows XP mode from the microsoft site
    2. Using WinRAR, extract the exe file
    3. rename xpm. to xpm.rar
    4. extract the file with VHD in the name and the file named KEY
    5. Rename key to a txt file so you can get the key
    6. Rename the VHD to .vdi and it will load in VirtualBox.

    When you startup, it will work a bit as it still sets up the intergration components of Windows Virtual PC. After you can log in, I suggest you install Guest additions.
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  7. Posts : 13,354
    Windows 7 Professional x64
    Thread Starter
       #7

    I guess the VMlite didn't work. Now XP Mode is asking me to activate. Any way to get around this legally?
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  8. Posts : 262
    windows 7
       #8

    If you install vmlite plugin, it should auto activate.
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  9. Posts : 13,354
    Windows 7 Professional x64
    Thread Starter
       #9

    Not sure what happened the first time. I installed the vmlite plugin, then uninstalled it. I then booted up the machine in VirtualBox, and it asked me to activate.

    I did the exact same thing this time, and it's not asking me to activate/
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  10. Posts : 13,354
    Windows 7 Professional x64
    Thread Starter
       #10

    cclloyd9785 said:
    Do what I did.

    1. Download Windows XP mode from the microsoft site
    2. Using WinRAR, extract the exe file
    3. rename xpm. to xpm.rar
    4. extract the file with VHD in the name and the file named KEY
    5. Rename key to a txt file so you can get the key
    6. Rename the VHD to .vdi and it will load in VirtualBox.

    When you startup, it will work a bit as it still sets up the intergration components of Windows Virtual PC. After you can log in, I suggest you install Guest additions.
    Well, I just got the activation notice. Thanks to this solution, I now have the key. Thank you!
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