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Windows XP Mode Q and A

7/Vista incompatible "Drivers" on XP modeMy otherwise perfectly working HP printer, Logitech webcam, and an analog microphone failed to work with Vista since the hardware vendors won't provide updated drivers while the older ones resulted in BSODs. Can these be made to work by installing the drivers into XP...

Tags: Microsoft Windows XP, XP Mode, Microsoft Windows

Discussion threads 2009-10-20

Microsoft releases XP Mode virtualization to manufacturing

Nifty!Didnt know that was out there.. thanks!Sweet dealI have no use for XP anymore, but the inner geek in me wants to install it anyway, just to mess around with it.Are there any known popular apps that require this? ntntRE: Microsoft releases XP Mode virtualization to manufacturingIs DirectX virtualization supported?I've...

Tags: cloud computing, Storage management, Utility computing, payroll solutions, XP Mode virtualization, virtualization, XP Mode, Microsoft Windows XP, manufacturing, Microsoft Corp.

Discussion threads 2009-10-01

Windows 7 demo: Windows XP Mode

xp modei have been running the win 7 RCI downloaded the win xp mode from the mircosoft site. When trying to run the mode it said my computer did not have hardware acceleration and could not use xp mode.My computer has a 775 socket 3.0 GHZ processor2 gig of memory...

Tags: Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows 7, Windows 7 demo, Windows XP Mode, computer, Microsoft Windows

Discussion threads 2009-09-29

Windows 7's Achilles' heel - XP Mode

XP Mode is a crutch, for a wounded patient, that is supposed to get better.Microsoft is betting it will go away soon, and, like the Windows Ultimate Extras, disappear forever.I believe it will, as anyone serious about using XP will bypass the Windows 7 middleman.This is news?Is XP Mode not...

Tags: Microsoft Windows, XP Mode, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows 7

Discussion threads 2009-08-17

Windows XP Mode RC - Serious improvement over beta

Windows XP Mode RC - Serious improvement over betaSo whats their new grade rating? - NT.RAM requirements"It also requires additional 1 GB of RAM"So I'm guessing that means 2GB on a 32-bit host OS and 3GB on a 64-bit host OS (??)It also seems kind of strange that...

Tags: Operating systems, Memory, Microsoft Windows, Windows XP Mode RC, Windows XP Mode, operating system, Microsoft Windows XP

Discussion threads 2009-08-04

Microsoft delivers near-final test build of Windows 7 XP Mode

Microsoft delivers near-final test build of Windows 7 XP ModeAmazing StuffWell done microsoft.RE: Microsoft delivers near-final test build of Windows 7 XP ModeI'm unclear about the use of this on other editions of Win7, such as Home Premium. Is it only the XP Mode part of the new VirtualPC that...

Tags: Operating systems, desktop virtualization, Microsoft Windows XP, XP Mode, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows, Windows 7 XP Mode, near-final test, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Delivers

Discussion threads 2009-08-04

Sun xVM VirtualBox 3.0: Virtual Developer's Delight

Sun xVM VirtualBox 3.0: Virtual Developer's DelightIt works!You're right about little fanfare. I have a system that is plenty fast, but not able to run the Windows XP virtual disk inside of Windows 7. I need to upload data to a site that works with Windows Vista and IE...

Tags: Microsoft Windows, Sun xVM VirtualBox 3.0, Sun xVM VirtualBox, Sun xVM, Sun Microsystems Inc.

Discussion threads 2009-06-30

Windows XP Mode for dummies

Windows XP Mode for dummiesXP is lame.XP sucks. It's old, the software that runs on it is old. There are too many new features it does not have. If your in I.T. and you don't want to upgrade - too bad. Find a different career. Technology changes. No dinosaurs. Refund...

Tags: Tools & Techniques, Operating systems, software, Windows XP Mode, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows, information technology

Discussion threads 2009-05-20

XP Mode for Windows 7 goes live

XP Mode for Windows 7 goes liveNot important for personal customersMost of the softwares will eventually run perfectly under 7. It takes about 4~6 months.I never had compatibility issues with VistaI never had compatibility issues with Vista, so this feature appears to me completely uselessRE: XP Mode for Windows 7...

Tags: XP Mode, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows

Discussion threads 2009-05-05

Verdict: XP Mode gets an F

Verdict: XP Mode gets an FIntention or just a MS way?Can anyone tell me what was the ONE operating system related thing Microsoft had actually managed to take from an idea to a product that would work as promised?This is either done or purpose to force people to transit to...

Tags: Microsoft Windows XP, XP Mode

Discussion threads 2009-05-04

How many Intel CPUs will fail the XP Mode test in Windows 7?

How many Intel CPUs will fail the XP Mode test in Windows 7?Want to do the same post ...... for AMD CPUs? :)nope :/I just bought a Quad Q8300 a few weeks ago. I didn't put much thought into VT. My dad has a Core 2 Duo that...

Tags: Processors, Desktops, Intel Corp., XP Mode, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows XP, CPU, Microsoft Windows, processor, Intel Core 2 Duo, PC

Discussion threads 2009-05-03

Hands on: Windows 7 'XP Mode'

Hands on: Windows 7 'XP Mode'win 7 rc downloadhttp://jinishans.blogspot.com/2009/05/windows-7-release-candidate-rc-download.htmlIve it already and writing this post from Win 7 RC from iso hunt, a ver of TechNet version (MD5 verified, but, get the Key from Windows 7 site). More info in my blog - Can't you just install XP retail in...

Tags: desktop virtualization, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows XP, XP Mode, Microsoft Windows 7, Win 7, Hands-On, hardware

Discussion threads 2009-05-01

More Windows 7 XP Mode questions and more Microsoft answers

More Windows 7 XP Mode questions and more Microsoft answersSecurityAs I asked PT who as far as I know never got back to me, will applications running in XP mode be only as secure as the security features that came with XP, or will they be also protected by post-XP...

Tags: Operating systems, XP Mode, Microsoft Windows XP, More Windows 7 XP Mode, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Virtual PC, Microsoft Windows, PC

Discussion threads 2009-04-28

Why all the fuss over XP Mode?

Why all the fuss over XP Mode?RE: Why all the fuss over XP Mode?Wow... MS is trying really hard this time...Good for them... I like the part of how they will include a licensed copy of xp for the client side... nicePlus, being separate from 7 allows them to...

Tags: Linux Distro, Microsoft Windows XP, XP Mode, fuss, Microsoft Windows 7, APP-V

Discussion threads 2009-04-27

What's the big deal about the Windows 7 "XP Mode"?

What's the big deal about the Windows 7 "XP Mode"?Perhaps it's the licensing?Just a thought, but could the big deal be licensing? I'm no expert, but can most of us run an XP or other Windows OS on an existing XP or Vista install WITHOUT having 2 licenses? ...

Tags: Operating systems, Virtualization, Microsoft Windows 7, operating system, Microsoft Windows XP, XP Mode, Microsoft Windows

Discussion threads 2009-04-27

Will XP mode speed Windows 7 adoption in schools?

Will XP mode speed Windows 7 adoption in schools?Windows 7 adoption will be much better than Vista for a lot of reasons, butthe XP mode will require a more expensive SKU, and more memory. The Upgrades will be more because Win7 in General causes a lot less problems than Vista...

Tags: Operating systems, XP Mode, Microsoft Windows 7, Windows 7 adoption, Microsoft Windows XP, XP mode speed, Microsoft Windows

Discussion threads 2009-04-27

Windows 7 RC (build 7100) not the same as build 7077

Windows 7 RC (build 7100) not the same as build 7077re: Windows 7 RC (build 7100) not the same as build 7077"There seems to be a fair bit of confusion and misinformation surrounding the leaked ..."This is the result of the "leaked" card being played once too many. What...

Tags: desktop virtualization, Operating systems, Open GL, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows 7, XP Mode, Windows 7 RC, innotek VirtualBox, Microsoft Windows

Discussion threads 2009-04-27

Microsoft to provide 'XP Mode' with Windows 7

Microsoft to provide 'XP Mode' with Windows 7Linux vendors to provide 1995 mode.Yeah, it's all starting to make sense now Microsoft ;-)well i didn't believe it before, but MS might actuallybe listening to the people. the new winxp mode sounds a lot like running wine on linux. a lot...

Tags: Operating systems, desktop virtualization, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows XP, XP Mode, wine, Microsoft Windows

Discussion threads 2009-04-25

First Look: Windows 7 Release Candidate (build 7100)

First Look: Windows 7 Release Candidate (build 7100)More new features...More new features in Windows 7 RC: 1: Stream Your Library Over the Internet With Windows Media Player2: XP mode3: New cool wallpapersSrc: http://i.gizmodo.com/5226696/windows-7-release-candidate-1s-best-surprise-new-featuresMedia Center Performance. Any better than in Vista?Media Center UI/performance improvements, would be the only reason to consider...

Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows, Windows 7 Release Candidate, XP Mode, release candidate

Discussion threads 2009-04-25

Additional Resources

Ballmer: So far, Windows 7 sales are "fantastic"

RE: Ballmer: So far, Windows 7 sales are One report has at 4% market share the weekend of launch so im sure its past that already.Has Windows 7 marketshare eclipsed total OS X marketshare yet?Just wondering. :)MSFT: 1/2000 = $56. Today, $28.40Win 7 may not be the catastrophe the last...

Tags: Sales strategy, Businesses, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows 7, stock split, Win7, recession, Steve Ballmer, sales, Microsoft Windows

Discussion threads 2009-11-05