xp mode in win 7-home basic

[karthik dm]

hi...
frnds i need to install xp mode on windows 7 home basic..
is there any other way to run virtual os... in home basic.. suggest about that,,,anyone,,\
needed in urgent,,, for doing a project,,,

 

[DustSailor]

Hello Karth,

There is a way, but it will require you to own a valid XP software license and a means to install XP. To have such a virtual OS, you will need to download the software (another may suggest their favorite). I'm not sure if they cost money or not.

You might upgrade Home to Pro, and get a free license of XP and the ability to download the free virtual OS software.

 

[gregrocker]

Other freeware includes VMWare, Virtual Box, Virtual Player.