Does Windows VirtualPC "XP MODE" works if downgrade (win10) ?


  1. rihtt
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    windows 7 Professional x64
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    Does Windows VirtualPC "XP MODE" works if downgrade (win10) ?


    Hi.

    Some years ago I was lucky, and got my hands on the HP Probook G 650.
    A enterprise laptop with a real rs-232 serial port.
    And it was shipped with Windows 7 Pro.


    It supported the so called Xp Mode
    a full virtual XP 32-bit professional SP3 system (.VHD)
    that runs quickly, on the same license. Shared hardware, com1.
    1. But how about If I buy a new laptop, these days only shipped with Windows 10 Pro ?

    2. Is it possible to "downgrade" and revert it to the Windows7 pro instead ?
    And If doing that process, I have to know and be sure the xp-mode can be activaded






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  3. RolandJS
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    Windows 7 Professional 64-bit
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    Yes, Windows XP Mode will work on the computer if the computer has Windows 7 Pro or above. The challenge to downgrade from Windows 10 to Windows 7: you will have to gather information about all the relevant chip-sets and devices that will need Windows 7 drivers downloaded and installed in order to work smoothly and efficiently with Windows 7 Pro. I highly recommend making a full image of your present OS partition onto external media - until the downgrade has been proven a success for a month or more.
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  4. Megahertz07
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    Not all laptops with win 10 are able to install Win 7. Win 7 isn't compatible with Secure Boot. If the new laptop doesn't have a option to disable Secure Boot and enable CSM (Compatible System Mode), you can't install Win 7, only Win 10 and Linux.

    You still find new computers with win 10 pro with downgrade rights (best option). Look for professional laptops from Lenovo, HP, Toshiba and Dell.
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  6. rihtt
    Posts : 34
    windows 7 Professional x64
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    RolandJS said:
    Yes, Windows XP Mode will work on the computer if the computer has Windows 7 Pro or above.
    Megahertz07 said:
    Not all laptops with win 10 are able to install Win 7.

    Win 7 isn't compatible with Secure Boot. If the new laptop doesn't have a option to disable Secure Boot and enable CSM (Compatible System Mode)
    you can't install Win 7, only Win 10 and Linux.

    You still find new computers with win 10 pro with downgrade rights (best option). Look for professional laptops from Lenovo, HP, Toshiba and Dell.
    Hi.
    Thank you guys.


    I am lucky, I have the option to buy a brand new HP laptop that´s shipped with
    Win7 Pro installed and prepared

    Intel core i7 2.6 GHz
    256GB SSD
    16GB RAM DDR4 2133 MHz / PC4-17000
    802.11b, 802.11a, 802.11g
    Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet,
    Bluetooth 4.2, 802.11n
    15,6" LED screen
    1 DisplayPort
    1 VGA
    2x USB 3.0
    1x USB type C
    1x RJ45
    1x Serial (native port. RS-232 )




    (win10 upgrade available)

    And I recently downloaded the installation program for "xo mode" and will probably
    get this up and running with ease.
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  7. RolandJS
    Posts : 2,774
    Windows 7 Professional 64-bit
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    I should have posted: IF the laptop can take Windows 7, then one can do the Windows XP Mode thing. Thanks to a previous poster for reminding me :)
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