Windows XP Mode now accessible to more PCs

[NoN]

Great, i upgraded to Pro today!! I wasn't really intend to use much the XP mode but here it is accessible to my processor.

the Xp Mode download page, force to the W.A.T (Windows Activation Tool, kb971033) !

Should i uninstall the kb971033 after install the Xp Mode/virtual PC ?


EDIT:
Well, it doesn't work! they must have forgot to update the files...!
At least M.S does know now it is a perfect legit version i have!!
Is it trap for pirated copies of Win7, or what?:sarc:

i suspect it probably is, as most pirated copys of 7 are Ultimate, it forced the update on me too, and made me restart my browser (without TELLING me i needed to, i just figured it out because when the page refreshed it told me to download it again) great news on this though, XP mode kicks Virtual Boxes ass so far,

I didn't mind this update...it had refresh my page either the same way.

The only thing i noticed from other threads, is that i have the WAT in task scheduler, but not set to the 90 days reminder....just pending. Might be because i'm within the EU ?!?
It also clearly appear in system32.

After having uninstall the XP mode and the Virtual Pc (i've download it too quick, before they update!). The WAT activation appeared in my firewalls rules and was set as a "Non-Existing App", i've deleted the rule.

I might DL it again, now they have add the new KB977206 file to their site.

 

[manhunter2826]

Try it and let us know.

Edit - When you select HP the following message appears.

You are not eligible to download Windows XP Mode. You must have Windows 7 Professional, Enterprise, or Ultimate to run Windows XP Mode. To upgrade visit Windows 7 Anytime Upgrade.

Thanks.

 

[NoN]

And for those newbies as me that have upgraded or will, the tutorial here:
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/14422-compare-windows-7-editions.html

will help a lot as the new added features from an upgraded OS are linked in blue color to others tutorails to explain cleary some of these added features. Hours of reading!

 

[swarfega]

Do I need the first 2 items if i already have it installed? Im assuming not.

 

[Kari]

Does anybody know if other virtual machines still need virtualization technology enabled? I mean, is this No-VT update something separate that makes XP mode to run without VT, but Virtual PC itself still needs it when other vm's are run?

Kari

 

[kittleboy]

It is available from the site, if anyone was asking about the link for it.

View attachment 61711

Download Windows XP Mode

Thanks you, but is it possible just to download the update?!
I don't have time to download all of it again; I have ultimate version, it already has it.
BTW, I have updated my windows some mins ago,checked again the XP mode, but i am still receiving the same error, because of hardware..... i can't run it.

 

[Kari]

I think it's how I thought, that other virtual machines run on Virtual PC still need VT to be enabled:

**Enables Windows XP Mode for PCs without Hardware Assisted Virtualization Technology.

 

[NoN]

It passed successfully to test of XP mode....The install asked me to set password and the machine prepare itself right now to set the XP Mode. I assume the patch kb977206 works for non V-T processor.....

Hello Kari, It does works without VT proc!
Mine is for sure a non VT as i have checked specs.

Tell you later when finished set up!

 

[swarfega]

I keep getting this:

 

[NoN]

Works great!!! So it does show as an XP Pro...i'm actually doing microsoft updates...IE is the 6 build.

 

[NoN]

Can someone tell if when installed on a x64 the XP Mode/Virtual PC, do the XP Professional installed is a 32bits or x64bits?? It is not shown in System Panel....

In that case if i do install Microsoft Security Essential, do I have to install the XP x32bits or Win7 x64 or even the Win7 x32bits.

Thanks!

 

[swarfega]

XP itself is 32-bit.

 

[NoN]

XP itself is 32-bit.

Yes i understand that, but some XP Pro are some x64 and x32 bits, no?

The only thing i know is that display is set to be 16bits and no other change possible.

 

[swarfega]

Thats referring to the host OS not the guest os. Guest os is always 32-bit.

So you need to download the Professional 64-bit files. But the XP inside it will be 32-bit.

 

[NoN]

Thats referring to the host OS not the guest os. Guest os is always 32-bit.

So you need to download the Professional 64-bit files. But the XP inside it will be 32-bit.

The probs is that there's no MSE XP x64bits, only the XP x32bits....

After it is for Vista/Win7 x32 and x64....

Do not know which one choosing....:sarc:

 

[swarfega]

You need MSE 32-bit.

 

[NoN]

You need MSE 32-bit.

Thanks, so i'll head on for the XP x32bits....

As XP Mode/Virtual PC is supposed to be made for 32bits compatible Apps to run....

 

[logicearth]

Thanks for that. I hope this is not a stupid question, but I asked earlier on this thread whether XP Mode would be available under Home Premium, and i always suspected not, so why is Home Premium available under 'select your OS'. Does anybody know whether this new xp mode update means it IS now working under Home Premium? Thanks as always.

Do you have a Windows XP CD? Or an ISO of Windows XP? If you do then you can create your own XP Mode. The ability to do so is available on all additions of Windows 7, you just need your own images. Also XP Mode can be Vista Mode or 7 Mode the feature is part of the Virtual Tools pack.

 

[manhunter2826]

Thanks for that. I hope this is not a stupid question, but I asked earlier on this thread whether XP Mode would be available under Home Premium, and i always suspected not, so why is Home Premium available under 'select your OS'. Does anybody know whether this new xp mode update means it IS now working under Home Premium? Thanks as always.

Do you have a Windows XP CD? Or an ISO of Windows XP? If you do then you can create your own XP Mode. The ability to do so is available on all additions of Windows 7, you just need your own images. Also XP Mode can be Vista Mode or 7 Mode the feature is part of the Virtual Tools pack.

Thanks logic for the reply, really kind. Yes, I do have an XP Professional disc from my previous laptop. Not wanting to be a pain but is there is a link on how to go about this? Otherwise, I shall Google Thanks again.

 

[Kari]

Not wanting to be a pain but is there is a link on how to go about this? Otherwise, I shall Google Thanks again.

Brink has made an excellent tutorial about creating a virtual machine and installing an OS to it :http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/8254-windows-virtual-pc-create-virtual-machine.html?filter