Windows XP Mode - Install and Setup

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  1. Posts : 23
    Windows 7
       #370

    I see. I like the screenshots, but I prefer to use Windows XP on VirtualBox. What is the maximum possible resolution that you can obtain in Windows XP Mode?

    In VirtualBox I can obtain a maximum resolution of 1600x1200.
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  2. Posts : 307
    Windows 7 Pro 64-bit
       #371

    hmm, hitting a barrier

    no way to activate XP CD-key (its server non-existing any more)

    Windows XP Mode - Install and Setup-winxpsp3install.png


    I made iso using my XP CD, NOT the copy from archive.org.
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  3. Posts : 23
    Windows 7
       #372

    You are wrong. It is possible to active Windows XP. For that, you need to download another valid iso image. When iso images are modified, you can get this error due to the registry keys being corrupt.
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  4. Posts : 307
    Windows 7 Pro 64-bit
       #373

    So, my home-made iso is "corrupted" (I was thinking cleaner)
    Last edited by siliconbeaver; 4 Weeks Ago at 03:36.
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  5. Posts : 23
    Windows 7
       #374

    If you got a corrupt iso, then download another iso from Archive.org. There are plenty of Windows XP iso images there. Keep trying them until you find one that works.
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  6. Posts : 499
    Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bits
       #375

    Cesare said:
    I see. I like the screenshots, but I prefer to use Windows XP on VirtualBox. What is the maximum possible resolution that you can obtain in Windows XP Mode?
    In VirtualBox I can obtain a maximum resolution of 1600x1200.
    Windows 11 laptop resolution: 1920x1080
    VMware Workstation Pro
    Windows 7 : Resolution: 1920x1080 (or 2048x1536) Windows XP Mode: Available Resolutions: 1440x837

    I also have Windows 7 Pro in VirtualBox. XP Mode installed OK but it always crashes every time I try to run it.

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    Cesare said:
    You are wrong. It is possible to active Windows XP. For that, you need to download another valid iso image. When iso images are modified, you can get this error due to the registry keys being corrupt.
    I installed Windows XP Pro on two computers a couple years ago. Online and phone activation did not work. I had to call Microsoft support and have an agent help me activate both computers.

    The problem with Windows XP is that unless you activate it within 30 days you can't log in anymore. Whenever you try to log in there is a popup that wants you to activate it. If you cancel that you are logged off.

    The problem with Windows XP and Windows 7 is that you can't buy keys anymore. I would buy a few more if they were available. I have given up on that and use a workaround I found on XPForums. I know that purists will object to that and insist on official activations from Microsoft. However, when I last did that the agent seemed either annoyed or bored. I bet Microsoft really doesn't care about Microsoft XP anymore.
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  7. Posts : 307
    Windows 7 Pro 64-bit
       #376

    I was at MDL to search a solution of XP activation on VB. finally got it.

    my VB test has been completed, with Office 97 SR2 installation. (I have a suite of XP SP3, Office97 SR2, all with CD-key. but never get a chance to test on a "modern" computer). my HP no CD/DVD-ROM. Dell does. hence this test has to run on Dell.

    For good performance, need to install VirtualBox Extension Pack (to take advantage of large screen and high resolution)

    1920 x 1086

    Windows XP Mode - Install and Setup-image.png

    Full screen with Office 97 SR2 installation

    Windows XP Mode - Install and Setup-image.png
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  8. Posts : 23
    Windows 7
       #377

    Well, I have no problem with Windows XP activation now in 2025 using original iso images from the internet. Some have problems with activation and other iso does not have any activation problems at all. You just need to find the right iso image that permanently works with online activation.
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