How to Install and Setup Windows XP Mode in Windows 7


  1. Posts : 3
    Windows 7 Pro 32 bit
       #1

    How to Install and Setup Windows XP Mode in Windows 7


    I installed Windows XP Mode and it seems to be working OK. Then I read the instruction about using the CPU's virtual hardware. I turn on the BIOS Virtualization and Windows XP Mode stopped working. I think I need to uninstall Windows XP Mode, then turn on the CPU's Virtualization and then re-install Windows XP Mode.

    DO YOU AGREE??? and do you think it is worth the time and effort???
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  2. Posts : 1,533
    Windows 7 Professional x64 Service Pack 1
       #2

    GMSTONE said:
    I installed Windows XP Mode and it seems to be working OK. Then I read the instruction about using the CPU's virtual hardware. I turn on the BIOS Virtualization and Windows XP Mode stopped working. I think I need to uninstall Windows XP Mode, then turn on the CPU's Virtualization and then re-install Windows XP Mode.

    DO YOU AGREE??? and do you think it is worth the time and effort???
    Try reinstalling XP Mode and post back here so we will knwo if it worked or not.
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  3. Posts : 3
    Windows 7 Pro 32 bit
    Thread Starter
       #3

    CPU Virtualization vs Software Virtualization.


    I uninstalled Windows XP Mode, then turn on the CPU's Virtualization and re-install Windows XP Mode. Windows XP Mode also works installed this way. I guess using the CPU's Virtualization is more efficent than using software Virtualization but I can not be sure of this.

    I noticed that XP Mode complains that there is no Virus Checking Softwarw installed even though I have the software installed in Windows 7. I don't think it is necessary to install virus software in XP Mode but if anyone knows for sure I would appreciate them letting me know.
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    64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
       #4

    Hello GMSTONE, and welcome to Seven Forums.

    Yep, XP Mode will require it's own AV program to be installed since it's a separate OS than Windows 7.
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  5. Posts : 1,533
    Windows 7 Professional x64 Service Pack 1
       #5

    GMSTONE said:
    I uninstalled Windows XP Mode, then turn on the CPU's Virtualization and re-install Windows XP Mode. Windows XP Mode also works installed this way. I guess using the CPU's Virtualization is more efficent than using software Virtualization but I can not be sure of this.

    I noticed that XP Mode complains that there is no Virus Checking Softwarw installed even though I have the software installed in Windows 7. I don't think it is necessary to install virus software in XP Mode but if anyone knows for sure I would appreciate them letting me know.
    Be sure to get Microsoft Security Essentials for your XP Mode:

    Microsoft Security Essentials - Free Antivirus for Windows
    Last edited by Brink; 29 Apr 2012 at 17:54. Reason: replaced link with the source link instead
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  6. Posts : 3
    Windows 7 Pro 32 bit
    Thread Starter
       #6

    AV Installed in XP Mode


    Done!
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  7. Posts : 71,977
    64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
       #7

    I'm happy to hear that you got it sorted. :)
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