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Windows 7 and Windows "XP Mode

...for specific hardware. This white paper explores some of the features of XP Mode Read more

30 September, 2010

Backwards application compatibility in Windows 7 and Linux

Recently helping with Windows 7 migrations, I've taken a look at "XP Mode" in Windows 7. It was hyped up by everybody as offering... Read more

16 September, 2010
Windows 7: How to prepare apps for IE8

Windows 7: How to prepare apps for IE8

...Desktop Optimization Pack you get in Software Assurance]. If you're using XP mode, you have to train users not to go to these sites... Read more

24 December, 2010 by Mary Branscombe
Windows 7 migration: More practical advice

Windows 7 migration: More practical advice

...trying to make them work. Over half had also chosen to deploy XP Mode virtualisation on the desktop to cope with exceptions, while a similar... Read more

25 November, 2010 by Alan Stevens
Windows 7 migration: The technical case

Windows 7 migration: The technical case

...before they can. These situations can be handled by the built-in XP Mode option, which is effectively a bundled copy of Microsoft Virtual PC... Read more

8 November, 2010 by Alan Stevens

Late starters to Windows 7 migration may find it more costly, says Gartner

...have to, or will know they work correctly in Windows 7’s XP Mode. They will probably be well informed about the rapidly growing Windows... Read more

26 August, 2010

Windows 7: reasons to migrate?

Many people are still dragging their feet in moving from Windows XP to Windows 7. This includes both companies and home... Read more

15 July, 2010
Salsa Timing Gone Wild 4.1

Salsa Timing Gone Wild 4.1

...bit OS, with windows 7, you will have to install it in XP mode, as this is a 32 bit program Read more

23 June, 2010
Windows 7 Professional Upgrade

Windows 7 Professional Upgrade

...In addition, you can run many Windows XP productivity programs in Windows XP Mode and recover your data easily with automatic back-ups to your... Read more

6 June, 2011
Virtualization 101 (Part 2 of 4): Windows Virtual PC and the Type 2 Hypervisor Model

Virtualization 101 (Part 2 of 4): Windows Virtual PC and the Type 2 Hypervisor Model

...scenarios for each product. There will also be a demonstration of Windows XP Mode operations in Windows 7 Read more

29 April, 2011
Acky's XP Breakout Pocket 1.0

Acky's XP Breakout Pocket 1.0

...bonuses, and object morphing to keep you mesmerized. Enjoy enhanced gameplay with XP Mode and customize the game to your own personal liking with many... Read more

3 November, 2010

Microsoft drops hardware hurdle to XP Mode

...Microsoft has released an update that allows XP Mode to run on Windows 7 without the need for hardware virtualisation... Read more

18 March, 2010 by David Meyer

Microsoft releases Windows 7 worldwide

...redesigned taskbar that allows thumbnail previews of open applications, and a virtualised XP mode to ensure compatibility with older applications. Windows 7 also boots faster... Read more

22 October, 2009 by David Meyer

Microsoft: 'Windows 7 XP Mode code is ready to go

...Microsoft announced yesterday it has finalised the code for Windows 7's XP Mode. The mode, which was announced back in April, will allow XP... Read more

2 October, 2009 by silicon.com staff

Windows 7 XP Mode enters Release Candidate status

Microsoft has announced that XP Mode, the Windows 7 add-on that will allow users with the... Read more

5 August, 2009 by Seth Rosenblatt

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