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Re: how to use Windows XP Mode?

 
 
Bruce Chambers
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      02-20-2010

yawnmoth wrote:
> I just installed Windows XP Mode (ie. which uses Virtual PC to run
> Windows XP apps) and am not sure how to use it. I don't see an entry
> for it in the Start menu. If I right click on a program and select
> compatability mode, I can chose from lots of different options -
> Windows XP SP3 or even Windows 95. Since Windows 95 presumably isn't
> using Virtual PC in the same way that Windows XP Mode is supposed to
> use it, I'm going to have to guess that selectign Windows XP SP3 in
> that tab isn't going to utilize Windows XP Mode. So what will?




Erm... Your PC must run genuine Windows 7 Professional or Ultimate to
install Windows XP Mode. It won't work on Vista.


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