Windows XP Mode

[TJR357]

I've gone through the installation of Virtual PC and Windows XP mode, however this message pops up:

“[FONT=&quot]Windows Virtual PC cannot start because this computer does not support hardware-assisted virtualization.[/FONT]”
I'm running Pro 64 bit.

The processor is an Intel duo core T5870 @ 2GHzThis machine is not that old, it should allow for virtualization.
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[rsvr85]

You can use this app to check compatibility.
GRC|SecurAble: Determine Processor Security Features|

Also check your BIOS settings to make sure that if it is compatible, it's turned on.

 

[pparks1]

The processor is an Intel duo core T5870 @ 2GHzThis machine is not that old, it should allow for virtualization.

Unfortunately, even though your CPU is not that old, it doesn't support Intel Virtualization Technology.
Intel® Core?2 Duo Processor T5870 (2M Cache, 2.00 GHz, 800 MHz FSB) with SPEC Code(s)

Look at right hand column, under Advanced Technologies and you will see that Intel Virtualization is not checked as enabled/available.

You will have to use a product which doesn't require this like VMWare, Sun VirtualBox or Microsoft Virtual PC 2007.

 

[TJR357]

The processor is an Intel duo core T5870 @ 2GHzThis machine is not that old, it should allow for virtualization.

Unfortunately, even though your CPU is not that old, it doesn't support Intel Virtualization Technology.
Intel® Core?2 Duo Processor T5870 (2M Cache, 2.00 GHz, 800 MHz FSB) with SPEC Code(s)

Look at right hand column, under Advanced Technologies and you will see that Intel Virtualization is not checked as enabled/available.

You will have to use a product which doesn't require this like VMWare, Sun VirtualBox or Microsoft Virtual PC 2007.

Okay, I'm going to try Microsoft Virtual PC 2007 and see how that works out.

 

[TJR357]

The processor is an Intel duo core T5870 @ 2GHzThis machine is not that old, it should allow for virtualization.

Unfortunately, even though your CPU is not that old, it doesn't support Intel Virtualization Technology.
Intel® Core?2 Duo Processor T5870 (2M Cache, 2.00 GHz, 800 MHz FSB) with SPEC Code(s)

Look at right hand column, under Advanced Technologies and you will see that Intel Virtualization is not checked as enabled/available.

You will have to use a product which doesn't require this like VMWare, Sun VirtualBox or Microsoft Virtual PC 2007.

Okay, I'm going to try Microsoft Virtual PC 2007 and see how that works out.

Nope, not compatible with Windows 7, according to the program.

 

[rsvr85]

Try Microsoft Virtual PC 2007 SP1 instead. It won't integrate XP windows with the 7 windows like XP Mode does, but you will be able to virtualize another Windows OS without hardware-supported virtualization.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/...22-6EB8-4A09-A7F7-F6C7A1F000B5&displaylang=en

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comparison_of_platform_virtual_machines

 

[pparks1]

If you cannot get the MS software to work out for you, Sun VirtualBox is a great little easy to use application. VirtualBox. That's what I use for my home virtualization needs and I have been very happy. I'm an extensive user of VMWare Server and VMWare ESX and ESXi at work...so i've got loads of experience with VM products.

 

[TJR357]

All I need is to get one program running that we utilize in our shop; it's called E2 Shop System 7.1. When I try to run it natively in Windows 7, it freezes the whole computer and I have to do a "hard" reboot.
This is the only reason I require XP mode; everything else work-related works wonderfully.

 

[rsvr85]

Have you tried running it in compatibility mode?

 

[TJR357]

Have you tried running it in compatibility mode?

Well, I right clicked on the icon and it advised me to run it in XP service pack 2 mode, and that's why I started down the path of getting Virtual PC/XP mode installed on my computer.
Is there another way in which I could do this, to successfully get it to work?

 

[rsvr85]

The compatibility tab isn't to be confusd with XP-Mode (Virtual PC).
Right click on your program's shortcut icon, choose properties.
Click the compatibility tab and check Run this program in compatibility mode for: and choose either XP SP2/XP SP3.
Sometimes i've found running as administrator works but not always.
Hit apply and then try and run the program again.

 

[TJR357]

The compatibility tab isn't to be confusd with XP-Mode (Virtual PC).
Right click on your program's shortcut icon, choose properties.
Click the compatibility tab and check Run this program in compatibility mode for: and choose either XP SP2/XP SP3.
Sometimes i've found running as administrator works but not always.
Hit apply and then try and run the program again.

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Okay, thanks. I think that's going to work once I'm able to establish privileged user access. As of now it's blanked out (probably because the program needs to access our server database).
Our IT guy can probably help with this.

 

[rsvr85]

Let us know how you get on.

 

[TJR357]

Let us know how you get on.

I certainly will.

 

[TJR357]

If you cannot get the MS software to work out for you, Sun VirtualBox is a great little easy to use application. VirtualBox. That's what I use for my home virtualization needs and I have been very happy. I'm an extensive user of VMWare Server and VMWare ESX and ESXi at work...so i've got loads of experience with VM products.

So to get Windows XP working in Windows 7 Pro 64 bit, what would you recommend, VirtualBox or VMWare?

 

[rsvr85]

So to get Windows XP working in Windows 7 Pro 64 bit, what would you recommend, VirtualBox or VMWare?

Microsoft Virtual PC 2007 SP1

http://www.sevenforums.com/virtualization/37170-windows-xp-mode.html#post367480

 

[TJR357]

So to get Windows XP working in Windows 7 Pro 64 bit, what would you recommend, VirtualBox or VMWare?

Microsoft Virtual PC 2007 SP1

http://www.sevenforums.com/virtualization/37170-windows-xp-mode.html#post367480

I tried that yesterday, and it was not compatible with my system.

 

[rsvr85]

Are you sure you tried SP1?

 

[TJR357]

Are you sure you tried SP1?

Well, now that you mention it...I don't recall SP1 being in the title.
I will try again.

 

[rsvr85]

Glad to see my second & sixth post wasn't a complete waste of time.