Virtual XP

I upgraded to Ultimate specifically so that I could run older programs that
are not compatible with Windows 7. It doesn't appear that I can install my
old programs using XP virtual mode either from the Control panel or directly
from the CD ROM or USB ports. Can anyone tell me what I am missing or direct
me to a helpful resource? Thanks.

You must install Virtual XP for Win 7. If the program is not on your
installation disc, then you will need to download it from the Microsoft
website and install it. There are 2 programs you will need; 1 is the
image of Win XP in a VHD; 2 is the Virtula XP Mode to run the VHD in.

Start here: http://www.microsoft.com/windows/vir.../download.aspx


Neal wrote:
> I upgraded to Ultimate specifically so that I could run older programs that
> are not compatible with Windows 7. It doesn't appear that I can install my
> old programs using XP virtual mode either from the Control panel or directly
> from the CD ROM or USB ports. Can anyone tell me what I am missing or direct
> me to a helpful resource? Thanks.

P.S.

Your CPU must have Virtualization built into it and enabled in BIOS.
There are a few current Intel CPUs that don't support hardware
Virtualization.

Neal wrote:
> I upgraded to Ultimate specifically so that I could run older programs that
> are not compatible with Windows 7. It doesn't appear that I can install my
> old programs using XP virtual mode either from the Control panel or directly
> from the CD ROM or USB ports. Can anyone tell me what I am missing or direct
> me to a helpful resource? Thanks.

You have to download, install and configure Virtual PC and a virtual machine.
See
http://www.networkworld.com/news/200...al.html?page=1

"Neal" wrote:

> I upgraded to Ultimate specifically so that I could run older programs that
> are not compatible with Windows 7. It doesn't appear that I can install my
> old programs using XP virtual mode either from the Control panel or directly
> from the CD ROM or USB ports. Can anyone tell me what I am missing or direct
> me to a helpful resource? Thanks.

In the VM panel click on CD > Use Physical Drive

"Neal" wrote:

> I upgraded to Ultimate specifically so that I could run older programs that
> are not compatible with Windows 7. It doesn't appear that I can install my
> old programs using XP virtual mode either from the Control panel or directly
> from the CD ROM or USB ports. Can anyone tell me what I am missing or direct
> me to a helpful resource? Thanks.

Go to the Download Windows Virtual PC page

http://www.microsoft.com/windows/vir.../download.aspx

on the Download Windows Virtual PC page go to

step 2: Can my PC run Windows XP Mode?
Check that your PC hardware works with Windows XP Mode by downloading
and running this tool.

Click on the word "tool"

Download the Microsoft® Hardware-Assisted Virtualization Detection Tool

Run it.

If it says that your machine cannot run Windows Virtual PC, you will
need a computer with a processor that can.

Neal wrote:
> I upgraded to Ultimate specifically so that I could run older programs that
> are not compatible with Windows 7. It doesn't appear that I can install my
> old programs using XP virtual mode either from the Control panel or directly
> from the CD ROM or USB ports. Can anyone tell me what I am missing or direct
> me to a helpful resource? Thanks.