Windows XP Mode in Windows 7

[rk1033]

I read that you need an additional gigabyte of ram to use the XP Mode feature in Windows 7. My pc is maxed out at 1 GB. (I haven't upgraded to windows 7 yet). Is it possible to run Windows 7 Professional in XP mode with 1 GB of RAM, or will it not even work? I'm just curious because of older software I use such as Microsoft Money 2006.

Thanks

 

[Aram]

Hi rk1033. Welcome to Seven forums.
Yes you can install it. XP mode with new update fine working without processor visualization And 1 GB of RAM is good for running it.

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[rk1033]

Thanks

Hi rk1033. Welcome to Seven forums.
Yes you can install it. XP mode with new update fine working without processor visualization And 1 GB of RAM is good for running it.
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Cool. Thanks for the information.

 

[Petey7]

The new update only removes the Virtualization requirement, and everything I've heard suggest that XP Mode without actual virtualization runs rough, even with twice the minimum amount of RAM. With only 1GB of RAM and no hardware virtualization, if it does run, it definitely won't run well.

 

[Aram]

System requirements
System requirements for Windows Virtual PC
1+ GHz processor (32- or 64-bit)
1.25 GB memory required (2 GB recommended)
Additional 15 GB of hard disk space per virtual Windows environment recommended
A Processor with Hardware Assisted Virtualization Technology AMD-V or Intel-VT is optional but will make the virtual machine perform slightly better.

Originally (Before March 19, 2010) Hardware Virtualization was a mandatory requirement.

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[Petey7]

Okay. the OP still has less than the required amount. And 3 days ago, it said an addition GB was required. For all I know you edited that a few minutes ago. Please avoid giving people false information.

 

[pparks1]

Well, when you run a virtual machine you have to dedicate RAM to it. So, if you dedicate 512MB to the virtual machine when you want to launch it and you only have 1GB of RAM...you will essentially be cutting your main machine to 512MB as well. So, both would likely function, but performance certainly would be abysmal and only suitable for the smallest of tasks.

 

[Aram]

The new update only removes the Virtualization requirement, and everything I've heard suggest that XP Mode without actual virtualization runs rough, even with twice the minimum amount of RAM. With only 1GB of RAM and no hardware virtualization, if it does run, it definitely won't run well.

For example i downloaded the XP mode for Windows 7 and set in my netbook, it is working good.:huh:

 

[Red Stafford]

Hi rk1033. Welcome to Seven forums.
Yes you can install it. XP mode with new update fine working without processor visualization And 1 GB of RAM is good for running it.
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Hi all, I have done ass instructed on this guide

then it says

Once you have installed Windows XP Mode, click the Windows 7 Start button

, then select All Programs > Windows Virtual PC > Windows XP Mode to begin setup

this is not in my programs ??

 

[DeaconFrost]

With only 1 GB of system memory, don't bother with virtualization....of any kind. You'll be at the bare minimum of what's considered acceptable for Windows 7 by itself. You won't have enough system memory to share out with a VM.

As for your Microsoft Money 2006 point, download the Upgrade Advisor. If it isn't compatible, look into getting Money 2008, which was made to be free recently, since all support and dev for Money was cancelled.

 

[pparks1]

Once you have installed Windows XP Mode, click the Windows 7 Start button

, then select All Programs > Windows Virtual PC > Windows XP Mode to begin setup

this is not in my programs ??

There are 2 components of Windows XP Mode

The first downloads a 400+MB file which is the hard drive and the blank starting point.

The second download is the actualy virtual PC application itself.

So, if you only downloaded the first part and didn't download and install the second part...you would see exactly what you are seeing.

 

[marsmimar]

I read that you need an additional gigabyte of ram to use the XP Mode feature in Windows 7. My pc is maxed out at 1 GB. (I haven't upgraded to windows 7 yet). Is it possible to run Windows 7 Professional in XP mode with 1 GB of RAM, or will it not even work? I'm just curious because of older software I use such as Microsoft Money 2006.

OP states his RAM is maxed out at 1GB. Sounds like a fairly old machine (or one of the netbooks that had minimal specs.) If that's the case, wouldn't RAM be just one of several possible problems along with CPU, graphics card, etc.? I'm certainly not an expert but Microsoft always seems to under-estimate what the minimums are to run any operating system. For example, does anybody really believe that XP out of the box gives optimum performance with only 64MB RAM - the minimum recommended by MS?

Sometimes a newer machine with improved specs isn't just "nice to have". It's a necessity in order to take full advantage of newer software as well as minimizing the probability of other hardware incompatibilities. IMHO.

 

[pparks1]

For example, does anybody really believe that XP out of the box gives optimum performance with only 64MB RAM - the minimum recommended by MS?

I thougth 64MB was the mimimum recommended RAM...meaning that if you have that much RAM, you will have minimum performance...not optimum

 

[Thorsen]

the OP might be able to use Readyboost for a RAM substitute. I don't know how well it will help though.

http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/33289-readyboost-setup-use.html

 

[marsmimar]

For example, does anybody really believe that XP out of the box gives optimum performance with only 64MB RAM - the minimum recommended by MS?

I thougth 64MB was the mimimum recommended RAM...meaning that if you have that much RAM, you will have minimum performance...not optimum

Exactly my point. I was merely saying that I don't believe I could realistically expect to achieve even mimimal performance out of XP Mode (or any software I'm trying to run in XP Mode) if my machine has minimum Microsoft recommended specs.

 

[Darician]

Oh I tried a physical machine with 64 MB of RAM and Windows XP once. Technically, it worked. I could read every single command prompt instance during the Windows XP Install and needless to say that everything took half a century to launch. With 1 GB of RAM, I wouldn't recommend XP Mode, your computer will slow down far too much.