Windows XP mode

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Has anyone used the Windows XP mode feature in Windows 7?

As I have put off my SB build because of the faulty chipset issue, I have been looking into the different versions of Windows 7.

I have some programs that will not run in Windows 7 64-bit. So I was wondering what the XP mode feature in Professional & Ultimate was like.

My other option would be to have both Win 7 and Win XP installed in a dual boot.
 
XP Mode is pretty good. Handy if you do not already own a copy of XP.

If you do have a copy of XP, just get Windows 7 Home Premium and run XP in a VM using VirtualBox or VMWare.
 
I find it better to run in Vm mode using Virtual Box than duel boot.

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Yeah. XP mode works well. Nice and quick to set-up too.

It only uses one core though according to the task/device manager.
 
I've seen Ultimate for only a few pounds more than Professional. Umm..

Question regarding VirtualBox.

If I had a copy of Win XP how would running it in VirtualBox compare to using Win 7 XP mode? (Cost issues aside).
 
marc2003 said:
performance wise it blows XP mode out of the water and then some.
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Looks like I will opt for Home Premium and run XP in Virtual Box then.

Is it easy to setup XP in Virtual Box in Windows 7?
This is totally new concept to me.
 
Easy peasy.

It is a step by step process in VB, then once it kicks off it is no different to any other XP install. :)
 
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