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9. You can run XP virtually on 7 Pro and Ultimate

Tue Jan 10, 2012, 06:34 PM

Jan 2012

I haven't tried it but it is supposed to be super secure because they can't take control of your memory.
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/virtual-pc/default.aspx

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XP Home should I keep it? [View all] madmax Jan 2012 OP

You have a couple of years assuming you're on Service Pack 3 pokerfan Jan 2012 #1

The Wiki link madmax Jan 2012 #2

Before you abandon the old hardware pokerfan Jan 2012 #5

I'll do some research re: Linux madmax Jan 2012 #6

Yes, been through the 'can't find the drivers' routine. madmax Jan 2012 #4

XP is a lot leaner than Vista and has fewer problems. HopeHoops Jan 2012 #7

You can run XP virtually on 7 Pro and Ultimate Mnpaul Jan 2012 #9

It's not really a virtual version of XP canetoad Jan 2012 #13

Interesting - ohheckyeah Jan 2012 #10

If it works OK, does what you want canetoad Jan 2012 #12