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XP mode?
Clannad_92:
hi all...
so i was thinking of formatting my laptop to install windows that support XP mode (before this i have to install two windows 64 for license, gaming, others; while 32 for my schools old software)...
i need suggestion or guidance on how to use/install/what should i know about XP mode and its compatibility...
Mistgun_Zero:
Assuming you have win 7.
The easiest way would be to use virtual machine. But there are ways of installing XP on a different partition even after you have installed win 7, though I don't know how to.
rathoriel:
--- Quote from: Mistgun_Zero on April 10, 2012, 04:34:45 PM ---Assuming you have win 7.
The easiest way would be to use virtual machine. But there are ways of installing XP on a different partition even after you have installed win 7, though I don't know how to.
--- End quote ---
XP mode is a virtual machine (you find it in the folder Windows Virtual PC)
what are you trying to run in XP mode? XP mode is really no differnet than running a computer with XP on it. Also windows 64bit can run 32bit software.
megido-rev.M:
Software which doesn't involve the Windows core doesn't really need XP mode. If the 32-bit stuff doesn't work, doubtfully the 64-bit stuff would work either.
Although apparently XP mode is already a VM, generally I suggest to use a VM, install XP on it, and that old software you're forced to use in this. It will keep that stuff effectively sandboxed, which will also let you remove it in a snap afterward.
Clannad_92:
--- Quote from: rathoriel on April 10, 2012, 04:41:14 PM ---what are you trying to run in XP mode? XP mode is really no differnet than running a computer with XP on it. Also windows 64bit can run 32bit software.
--- End quote ---
old software...and it need to be in 32bit windows...plus, win7 64+win7 32=waste of space...win7 64+winXP mode 32=save spaces + old software more compatible...
so, how is it?
VM vs XP mode? which is the better?
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