Windows XP Mode Installs
Windows 7 has several built-in tools to help with program compatibility and Windows XP programs should be installed directly on Windows 7. Windows XP Mode runs some older productivity programs that might not run on Windows 7. Visit the Windows 7 Compatibility Center to find software that works with Windows 7.
1. Click the link http://www.microsoft.com/windows/virtual-pc/download.aspx to download Windows XP Mode. Chose Windows 7 Edition and Language.
2. Goes through the validation process.
3. Click Windows XP Modeto download in step 1. Click Run
4. Click Next
5. Click Next
6. Wait for the setup to complete
7. Click Finish
8. Click Windows Virtual PC to download
9. Click Open
10. Click Yes
11. Click I Accept
12. Wait for the Updates to download and install
13. Click Restart Now
14. After restart, go back to the website and click Windows XP Mode update
15. Click Open
16. Click Allow
17. Click Yes
18. Wait for the install to complete
19. Click Restart Now
20. Notice the Windows Virtual PC that was install
21. Click Start. Type Windows XP Mode in Search Box. Select Windows XP Mode
22. If you get the above message go into BIOS by pressing F2 or another F Key depending on you computer.
23. Click Start. Type Windows XP Mode in Search Box. Select Windows XP Mode
24. Check I accept the license terms and click Next
25. Enter Password and Confirm password. Check Remember credentials (Recommended) if you want to and click Next
25. Click Start Setup
26. Wait
27. Click Start > All Programs > Windows Virtual PC > Click Windows XP Mode
28. Windows XP open