How to install a Windows XP mod on a Windows 7 system

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Windows 7 is compatible with many programs. But some, unfortunately, do not work on it at all. In that case, we advise you to download the Windows XP Mode mod, which will install a virtual version of Windows XP inside your new Windows 7 system. We will show you how to do this.

Steps

Install Windows Xp Mode in Windows 7 Step 1

Step 1. Open the link http://www.microsoft.com/windows/virtual-pc/download.aspx in a browser

Install Windows Xp Mode in Windows 7 Step 2

Step 2. Select the version you want to download - 32bit or 64bit

Install Windows Xp Mode in Windows 7 Step 3

Step 3. Note

If you are not sure which version of Windows 7 you have, open the Start menu, find Computer, right-click on it, click Properties. The version of your system will be written here.

Install Windows Xp Mode in Windows 7 Step 4

Step 4. Download the file and save it to your computer

Install Windows Xp Mode in Windows 7 Step 5

Step 5. In step 4 on the site there is a button “Download and install this first

Windows XP Mode '(' Download and Install this first: Windows XP Mode '). Click on it. Save the file to your computer.

Install Windows Xp Mode in Windows 7 Step 6

Step 6. After the file is downloaded, run it

It will be extracted and the installation window will appear.

Install Windows Xp Mode in Windows 7 Step 7

Step 7. Do not change the installation directory

Click Next.

Install Windows Xp Mode in Windows 7 Step 8

Step 8. The installer will do everything by itself

After the installation is complete, click Finish.

Install Windows Xp Mode in Windows 7 Step 9

Step 9. In the browser, under step 4, there is a button “Download this second

Windows Virtual PC”('Download and install this second: Windows Virtual PC'). Download and open the file.

Install Windows Xp Mode in Windows 7 Step 10

Step 10. Click "Yes" to install Windows updates

Review the terms of the agreement and click "I accept the terms."

Install Windows Xp Mode in Windows 7 Step 11

Step 11. Windows 7 will install any required updates

After the installation is complete, you will need to restart your computer. Save all data.

Install Windows Xp Mode in Windows 7 Step 12

Step 12. After restarting your computer, open the Start menu, Programs, find Windows Virtual PC, click on Windows XP Mode options

Install Windows Xp Mode in Windows 7 Step 13

Step 13. Read the license agreement

Accept the terms. Click Next.

Install Windows Xp Mode in Windows 7 Step 14

Step 14. Enter the password for your new virtual account in Windows XP Mode

Enter your password in the two fields, click Next.

Install Windows Xp Mode in Windows 7 Step 15

Step 15. Enable or disable automatic updates