Install and use Windows XP Mode in Windows 7

Using Windows XP Mode, you can run programs that were designed for Windows XP on computers running Windows 7,there are certain softwares like CPAC (Imaging software ) that dosent support windows 7,and you may have apps that are older versions and you hate the newer versions,make use of Windows XP mode in these situations

Installing and using Windows XP Mode

To use Windows XP Mode, you need to download and install Windows XP Mode, and Windows Virtual PC,
the program that runs virtual operating systems on your computer.

When you install a program in Windows XP Mode, the program becomes available for use in both
Windows XP Mode and Windows 7.

To download and install Windows XP Mode

1. Go to the Windows XP Mode page in Download Center.
2. Under Quick Details, select your language.
3. Click Continue and follow the instructions on the screen to validate your copy of Windows 7.
4. Select a version of Windows XP Mode to install and click Install.
   Note: WindowsXPMode_N versions do not include Windows Media Player.
5. Click Run in your browser's message bar, and follow the instructions on the screen.
6. When setup is completed, click Finish.

To download and install Windows Virtual PC

1. Go to the Windows Virtual PC page in Download Center
2. Under Quick Details, select your language.
3. Click Continue and follow the instructions on the screen to validate your copy of Windows 7.
4. Select a version of Windows Virtual PC to install and click Install.
   Note: The x64 version works with 64-bit versions of Windows 7. The x86 version works
    with 32-bit versions ofWindows 7. To find out if your PC is running 32- or 64-bit Windows 7,
    click the Start button , right-click Computer, and then click Properties.
   32-bit and 64-bit information appears next to System type.
5. Click Run in your browser's message bar, and follow the instructions on the screen.
6. Click Yes to install Update for Windows (KB958559).
7. If you accept the license terms, click I Accept.
8. After installation is complete, click Restart Now to restart your computer.

To set up Windows XP Mode for first use

1. Click the Start button , click All Programs, click Windows Virtual PC,
   and then click Windows XP Mode.
   
   
   
   

   

   Windows Virtual PC and Windows XP in the list of programs

2. If you accept the license terms, click I accept the license terms, and then click Next.
3. On the Installation folder and credentials page, accept the default location where
   Windows XP Mode files will be stored, or choose a new location.
4. Type a password, type it again to confirm it, and then click Next.
5. On the Help protect your computer page, decide whether you want to help protect your computer
    by turning on automatic updates, and then click Next.
6. Click Start Setup.
   After setup is complete, Windows XP Mode opens in a separate window.

Warning

• Antivirus software isn't included with Windows XP Mode. Even if your computer running Windows 7 
  already has antivirus software, you should also install antivirus software in Windows XP Mode
   to help defend your computer against viruses.