Thread: Windows XP Mode Needs No Virtualization Hardware

Microsoft's Windows XP Mode, designed to provide SMBs that upgraded to Windows 7 with last-ditch compatibility for proprietary applications that need Windows XP, no longer requires hardware virtualization technology to run. Originally announced as part of Microsoft's partnership agreement with Citrix Systems, the change could make the application more appealing to businesses keeping a tight rein on their IT budgets. Recent virtualization announcements by Microsoft, Citrix and VMware highlight how competitive the virtualization arena has become in a relatively short time frame.

"This change makes it extremely easy for businesses to use Windows XP Mode to address any application incompatibility roadblocks they might have in migrating to Windows 7," wrote Microsoft spokesperson Brandon LeBlanc.

The update can be downloaded from this Microsoft site. In theory, at least, a reduction in the amount of virtualization hardware would translate into streamlined IT budgeting and deployment for smaller companies that need Windows XP Mode for a few applications.

Windows XP Mode runs applications within a virtualized Windows XP Service Pack 3 environment, and works with Windows 7 Professional, Ultimate and Enterprise Editions. Users are able to access applications running in Windows XP Mode through the Windows 7 task bar by right-clicking, and can choose where to store their Windows XP mode differencing disk files. Microsoft originally built the application to address small and midsize businesses' concerns about the ability of some proprietary programs to port from XP to Windows 7.

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oh! cool gaggan.

Thanks for the info.I really needed that.

can't rep
but surely will rep u when i can.

Does it mean that I can use XP mode even in processors that do not support virtualization ?

Originally Posted by meetdilip

Does it mean that I can use XP mode even in processors that do not support virtualization ?

yep thats true!!!

My also don't support.but now we win.

Thanks. Reps to both of you

Can't. Need to spread some

Originally Posted by meetdilip

Thanks. Reps to both of you

Can't. Need to spread some

no need.ur thanks is the rep+.

BTW u now ready to install W7????

I will wait till May, when SP1 will be out.

Originally Posted by meetdilip

I will wait till May, when SP1 will be out.

really!!thanks for the news.wassn't aware.

Can't rep

But when SP1 is out u just update it now just install it.believe me its really better than XP.

Welcome. I had W7. Tried it for around 4 months. Had to reinstall it. Some and waiting for SP 1.

UPDATE: I installed Windows XP Mode and installed the update and it worked without any Hardware virtualization.

Originally Posted by imrock

UPDATE: I installed Windows XP Mode and installed the update and it worked without any Hardware virtualization.

Good news. Thanks for the update. Rep added.

Originally Posted by meetdilip

Good news. Thanks for the update. Rep added.

Thank you dilip!!

But why i deserved a rep??

Originally Posted by imrock

Thank you dilip!!

But why i deserved a rep??

Sure you do. I would not have tried otherwise. It is an assurance to the users. I thought it is a bit complex to try XP mode. Thanks again.

It is great imrock you have tried it and got sucessful in the test.
Congratulations.
Cannot Rep.