help with project

[theski232]

I have to do a project for my computer literacy class, and it requires Windows XP. All that I have access to is Windows 7. Is there any way to get an interactive XP interface on my Windows 7 laptop?

 

[Prof Kerfuffle]

If you have a spare copy of Windows XP and you can install virtual box and install it or upgrade to Windows 7 pro/ultimate and download the Windows XP Mode

 

[theski232]

If you have a spare copy of Windows XP and you can install virtual box and install it or upgrade to Windows 7 pro/ultimate and download the Windows XP Mode

i dont have a copy of XP and i dont have the money to upgrade to pro or ultimate

 

[Prof Kerfuffle]

If you have a spare copy of Windows XP and you can install virtual box and install it or upgrade to Windows 7 pro/ultimate and download the Windows XP Mode

i dont have a copy of XP and i dont have the money to upgrade to pro or ultimate

Well I they are the only legal options I know

 

[theski232]

If you have a spare copy of Windows XP and you can install virtual box and install it or upgrade to Windows 7 pro/ultimate and download the Windows XP Mode

i dont have a copy of XP and i dont have the money to upgrade to pro or ultimate

Well I they are the only legal options I know

legal is the key word there

 

[DeaconFrost]

legal is the key word there

Legal is the key word here as well...forum rules.

As for the need to use XP, I'm torn on this. On one hand, if it is required, the college should have provided it to you, or made labs available during class time. On the other hand, who doesn't have XP or an older XP system sitting around, or access to an XP system? If you really don't have XP sitting around, how about friends or family? Someone has to have an XP system that you can sit in front of.

 

[JDobbsy1987]

I have to do a project for my computer literacy class, and it requires Windows XP. All that I have access to is Windows 7. Is there any way to get an interactive XP interface on my Windows 7 laptop?

If this is part of a project... do they not provide some kind of Virtual Environment for you to use? (Something like VM Ware or the Virtual HDD from Virtual Box)

As previously mentioned, you would need a copy of XP (legitimate Version too )

Regards,
JDobbsy1987

 

[theski232]

do any of you have XP?

 

[andrewjanderson]

As for the need to use XP, I'm torn on this. On one hand, if it is required, the college should have provided it to you, or made labs available during class time. On the other hand, who doesn't have XP or an older XP system sitting around, or access to an XP system? If you really don't have XP sitting around, how about friends or family? Someone has to have an XP system that you can sit in front of.

To the OP, from what I can tell this is your best option. I would track down either an old machine, or use someone else's computer when doing your project. Since it requires XP, are you required to use a program that only runs on XP? Why are you required to use XP and not a later version?

 

[theski232]

As for the need to use XP, I'm torn on this. On one hand, if it is required, the college should have provided it to you, or made labs available during class time. On the other hand, who doesn't have XP or an older XP system sitting around, or access to an XP system? If you really don't have XP sitting around, how about friends or family? Someone has to have an XP system that you can sit in front of.

To the OP, from what I can tell this is your best option. I would track down either an old machine, or use someone else's computer when doing your project. Since it requires XP, are you required to use a program that only runs on XP? Why are you required to use XP and not a later version?

it is not the programs available but it is the features of the OS itself that we need to use

 

[andrewjanderson]

it is not the programs available but it is the features of the OS itself that we need to use

What features are you needing to use? Its possible you could produce the same results with Windows 7.

 

[theski232]

it is not the programs available but it is the features of the OS itself that we need to use

What features are you needing to use? Its possible you could produce the same results with Windows 7.

Ill post some of the questions that i was not able to answer with Windows 7
1)[FONT=&quot]What are the first 13 words of the text that appears in the popup when you hover over Control Panel in the Start menu?
2)[/FONT][FONT=&quot][/FONT][FONT=&quot]What are two submenu categories found in the Accessories submenu
3)[/FONT]What are the three areas found on the left side of the My Document windows?
4)[FONT=&quot]What does each of the slider controls adjust the volume for? (in volume control)
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[mikedl]

it is not the programs available but it is the features of the OS itself that we need to use

What features are you needing to use? Its possible you could produce the same results with Windows 7.

Ill post some of the questions that i was not able to answer with Windows 7
1)[FONT=&quot]What are the first 13 words of the text that appears in the popup when you hover over Control Panel in the Start menu?
2)[/FONT][FONT=&quot]What are two submenu categories found in the Accessories submenu
3)[/FONT]What are the three areas found on the left side of the My Document windows?
4)[FONT=&quot]What does each of the slider controls adjust the volume for? (in volume control)
[/FONT]

That's some strange stuff right there!

A lot of those questions are dependent on the way in which the computer is setup and the type of hardware (especially audio in the case of one of the questions) contained on the system.

I can guarantee my Xp was/is setup differently than most and if one were to use my XP to answer those questions they would certainly differ from the answers at which most others would arrive.

Computer literacy class? If such questions are to be asked and there is to be some type of consistent manner in determining the validity of the answers, the instructor should be providing you with a computer lab wherein consistency for accuracy in answering the questions can be controlled.

Heck, just put down anything and tell 'em that's how your XP is configured. If you had XP you could configure it in practically any manner you care to regarding those questions.

Anyway, let's go back to the questions; all of them can be answered in Windows 7. Look a bit harder, you'll gain additional computer literacy.

 

[theski232]

What features are you needing to use? Its possible you could produce the same results with Windows 7.

Ill post some of the questions that i was not able to answer with Windows 7
1)[FONT=&quot]What are the first 13 words of the text that appears in the popup when you hover over Control Panel in the Start menu?
2)[/FONT][FONT=&quot]What are two submenu categories found in the Accessories submenu
3)[/FONT]What are the three areas found on the left side of the My Document windows?
4)[FONT=&quot]What does each of the slider controls adjust the volume for? (in volume control)
[/FONT]

That's some strange stuff right there!

A lot of those questions are dependent on the way in which the computer is setup and the type of hardware (especially audio in the case of one of the questions) contained on the system.

I can guarantee my Xp was/is setup differently than most and if one were to use my XP to answer those questions they would certainly differ from the answers most others would arrive.

Computer literacy class? If such questions are to be asked and there is to be some type of consistent manner in determining the validity of the answers, the instructor should be providing you with a computer lab wherein consistency for accuracy in answering the questions can be controlled.

there is a lab that cam be used but only certain hours and the professor says that any computer running XP will work

 

[Barman58]

Sorry but the professor is wrong - for example I've just finished an XP install and the accessories sub menu in the start menu does not contain any sub-Menus - I deleted the folders

If the questions were properly designed such as "what is the recommended minimum processor that you require for XP?" then you would get some consistency in answers

 

[mikedl]

Why on Earth is your professor using an OS that is two times removed from current technology?

Sorry for the sarcasm. You came here seeking help. You deserve better than what I have offered heretofore. Look below.

 

[mikedl]

1)[FONT=&quot]What are the first 13 words of the text that appears in the popup when you hover over Control Panel in the Start menu?
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2)[/FONT][FONT=&quot]What are two submenu categories found in the Accessories submenu
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3)[/FONT]What are the three areas found on the left side of the My Document windows?


4)[FONT=&quot]What does each of the slider controls adjust the volume for? (in volume control)
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[theski232]

Why on Earth is your professor using an OS that is two times removed from current technology? In which country do you reside?

it is the OS that the university uses in its computers

 

[mikedl]

it is the OS that the university uses in its computers

Fair enough. I hope you ace the test!

 

[theski232]

it is the OS that the university uses in its computers

Fair enough. I hope you ace the test!

thanks for the screenshots and what university would spend the money to be up to date with OS for general computers