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[AdvancedSetup]

Notes about Windows XP Mode and Windows Virtual PC

• Currently it is still a RC client.
  
• Windows Virtual PC requires a CPU with the Intel® Virtualization Technology or AMD-V™ feature turned on. This feature must be enabled in the system BIOS
  
• Windows XP Mode will only run on Windows 7 Professional and Windows 7 Ultimate editions and requires a virtualization engine, such as Windows Virtual PC.
  
• Do not use Virtual PC 2007 as that is the older client and not for this virtual XP version on Windows 7
  
• Go to this site first: Windows XP Mode and Windows Virtual PC

The Virtual PC installer is about 7MB and the XP Mode installer is about 470MB

[exile360]

Cool beans, thanks for the info .

[calintexas]

Ok, I'm guessing my 2004 vintage PC's are non-starters. Approximately when did CPU's start coming with the required features.

[yardbird]

Thank you! for the info...

[AdvancedSetup]

calintexas, on Sep 22 2009, 06:38 PM, said:

Ok, I'm guessing my 2004 vintage PC's are non-starters. Approximately when did CPU's start coming with the required features.

Well I'm sure I could look up the exact dates but I'd have to say at least in the past 2 or more years.

[ioni]

AdvancedSetup, on Sep 23 2009, 04:49 AM, said:

Well I'm sure I could look up the exact dates but I'd have to say at least in the past 2 or more years.

Thanks for the info

[exile360]

Intel's VT (Virtualization Technology) didn't start until the Pentium D 900 series, and only some of the parts had it. I believe the majority of Conroe (Core 2 Duo) and later chips do support it. You can find out your CPU model # using CPU-Z and check the manufacturer's website for the specs.