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--- virtualization:microsoft:win_7_xp_mode [2013/07/18 15:37]
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 http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows7/install-and-use-windows-xp-mode-in-windows-7
-===== Download Windows XP Mode =====
+===== Preparation =====
-XP Virtual Machine: http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=8002
+  - Verify you're running Windows 7 Professional, Enterprise, or Ultimate
+    * To find out which edition of Windows 7 you're running:
+      * **Start -> right-click Computer -> click Properties**
+  - Enable hardware-assisted virtualization, if necessary
+    * To check whether your computer's CPU is capable of HAV, download and run the Hardware-Assisted Virtualization Detection Tool:
+      * http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=592
+    * If you receive the message ''This computer is configured with hardware-assisted virtualization'', you can run Windows Virtual PC and Windows XP Mode.
+    * If you receive the error message ''There is no hardware-assisted virtualization support in the system'', your computer's CPU doesn't support hardware-assisted virtualization. You can still use Windows XP Mode by installing the update to Windows 7.
+    * Be aware that XP Mode will run much better if hardware-assisted virtualization can be enabled.
+      * http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows7/why-am-i-receiving-errors-about-hav
+    * If you receive an error message saying ''Hardware-assisted virtualization is disabled'', this means your computer supports hardware-assisted virtualization but you need to change settings in your computer's BIOS to enable hardware-assisted virtualization.
+      * Procedures to turn on virtualization settings in your computer's BIOS vary depending on the BIOS manufacturer. Check the information that came with your computer or go to the computer manufacturer's website.
-===== Download Windows Virtual PC ====
+==== Download Files ====
-:!: This patch may not be necessary on all systems.
+XP Virtual Machine: http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=8002
-http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=3702
+Windows Virtual PC: http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=3702
-==== Preparation and Installation ====
+===== Installation =====
-  * Make sure you're running Windows 7 Professional, Enterprise, or Ultimate. To find out which edition of Windows 7 you're running: **Start -> right-click Computer -> click Properties**.
+Execute the downloaded files.
-  * Find out whether your computer's CPU is capable of hardware-assisted virtualization. To check, download and run the Hardware-Assisted Virtualization Detection Tool.
+===== Using XP Mode =====
-http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=592
+==== Launch XP Mode Virtual Machine ====
-  * If you receive the message “This computer is configured with hardware-assisted virtualization,” you can run Windows Virtual PC and Windows XP Mode. See the instructions below.
+  * **Start -> All Programs -> Windows Virtual PC -> Windows XP Mode**
-  * If you receive the error message "There is no hardware-assisted virtualization support in the system," your computer's CPU doesn't support hardware-assisted virtualization. You can still use Windows XP Mode by installing an update to Windows 7. See Why am I receiving errors about hardware-assisted virtualization (HAV) when I try to use Windows XP Mode and Windows Virtual PC?. Be aware that XP Mode will run much better if hardware-assisted virtualization can be enabled.
+:!: The first time you run XPM, you will be prompted to create a new account "XPMUser".  Create the password and check the box to "Remember credentials".  Don't forget the password!
-http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows7/why-am-i-receiving-errors-about-hav
-  * If you receive an error message saying "Hardware-assisted virtualization is disabled," this means your computer supports hardware-assisted virtualization, but you need to change settings in your computer's basic input/output system (BIOS) to turn on hardware-assisted virtualization. Procedures to turn on virtualization settings in your computer's BIOS vary depending on the BIOS manufacturer. Check the information that came with your computer or go to the computer manufacturer's website.
-==== Launch XP Mode Virtual Machine ====
-  * Click Start, All Programs, Windows Virtual PC then click Windows XP Mode
+http://www.sevenforums.com/virtualization/154152-xp-mode-logon-details.html
 ==== Configure the Virtual Machine ====
   * Shutdown the Virtual Machine
-  * Click Start, All Programs, Windows Virtual PC then Windows Virtual PC
+  * Click **Start -> All Programs -> Windows Virtual PC -> Windows Virtual PC**
-  * Right Click the Virtual Machine you want to configure then select edit.
+  * On the VM you want to configure, **Right-click -> Edit**

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