KVR :: Computer Setup and System Configuration » Windows XP mode? [View Original Topic]
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Volterock - Mon Nov 30, 2009 3:16 am
Has anyone tried running Windows 7 in Windows XP mode?

Has all your software worked that you used with windows xp?
UltraJv - Mon Nov 30, 2009 3:43 am
Its not an emulation - its a complete version of XP, so everything will work that you have. It wont be much use for realtime DAW work though as it runs under a virtual machine which means it will be slower than running XP directly.
Breeze - Wed Dec 02, 2009 8:32 pm
However, it's possible to run many XP programs in Windows 7 by right-clicking it's shortcut and setting its compatibility to "XP SP3". I've got a few really old programs running that way. Sometimes you have to set the program to 'Run as adminstrator" too.
Kalamata Kid - Wed Dec 02, 2009 8:42 pm
I believe Microsoft provides a test to check if your W7 computer can run in Xp emulation mode.

http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&rlz=1R2ADFA_enUS355&q=site%3Amicrosoft.com+windows+7+xp+emulation+test+mode&aq=f&oq=&aqi=

my computer failed the test.
hibidy - Wed Dec 02, 2009 8:46 pm
well, I hope I'm not going off topic when I ask why one would run in xp emulation mode Shrug As mentioned, run as admin or "xp sp3" installing really works with just about everything.
LiteOn - Wed Dec 02, 2009 10:31 pm
hibidy wrote:
wAs mentioned, run as admin or "xp sp3" installing really works with just about everything.
.. except the small bunch it doesn't. Wink

This feature is primarily targeted to the corporate market. I think, after the Vista disaster this offer was put on the table form early on to make clear that MS really cares this time and using Windows 7 will not prevent corporates from running legacy applications and thereby securing past investments. It's the ultimate option in cases where all those compatibility switches won't help.


Cheers,
LiteOn
hibidy - Wed Dec 02, 2009 10:34 pm
I see. Well, you have to have ultimate to run it though (or is it professional and up........?)
koolkeys - Thu Dec 03, 2009 12:06 am
hibidy wrote:
I see. Well, you have to have ultimate to run it though (or is it professional and up........?)
It's Professional.

Brent
LiteOn - Thu Dec 03, 2009 2:41 am
koolkeys wrote:
hibidy wrote:
I see. Well, you have to have ultimate to run it though (or is it professional and up........?)
It's Professional.
... or its corporate sibling Business.


Cheers,
LiteOn
V'ger - Sun Apr 29, 2012 1:49 pm
Breeze wrote:
However, it's possible to run many XP programs in Windows 7 by right-clicking it's shortcut and setting its compatibility to "XP SP3". I've got a few really old programs running that way.

Will this work in the Home version that doesn't have XP mode?
UltraJv - Mon Apr 30, 2012 6:43 am
V'ger wrote:
Breeze wrote:
However, it's possible to run many XP programs in Windows 7 by right-clicking it's shortcut and setting its compatibility to "XP SP3". I've got a few really old programs running that way.

Will this work in the Home version that doesn't have XP mode?


Yes, it has nothing to do with XP mode.
V'ger - Mon Apr 30, 2012 7:10 am
Ok cheers

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