How to Install Windows Xp Mode in Windows

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Go to http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=3702 in your web browser.

   The System window will open, and you can find what version of 7 you are running and whether it is 32 or 64 bit. ,, Click it, and save the file to a convenient place when prompted.
   
   If you cannot see the link 'Download and Install this first'
   
   then as an alternative, visit the below link to download the main installation file:  http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/confirmation.aspx?id=8002 , It will extract, and then prompt you to click Next to proceed through the installation process. ,, After it has completed, click Finish to end setup. , Choose to open the file when prompted. , Review the licensing terms and click 'I Accept'. , When installation has completed, you will be prompted to Restart Now.
   
   Take a moment to ensure that you have saved anything you were working on before you continue. ,,, Pick something easy for you to remember, type it into both fields, and then click Next. , This is recommended, so click enable and the click Next, and then Next again on the following screen. , Congratulations! You have installed Windows XP Mode in Windows 7 successfully.
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   Step 2: Click on the checkbox of version you want to download 32bit/64bit.

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   Step 3: Note: If you are unsure of the version of Windows 7 you are running

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   Step 4: you can obtain this information by clicking the Start button and browsing to the Computer heading on the right

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   Step 5: right-clicking and selecting Properties.

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   Step 6: Download file and save setup of Windows virtual PC.

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   Step 7: Under Step 4 on the web page

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   Step 8: there is a 'Download and Install this first: Windows XP Mode' button.

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   Step 9: When the file has finished downloading

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    Step 10: run the file.

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    Step 11: Use the default install location when prompted

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    Step 12: and click Next.

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    Step 13: The setup program will install the files to the directory.

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    Step 14: Back in your browser

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    Step 15: under the Step 4 heading

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    Step 16: click the 'Download and install this second: Windows Virtual PC' button.

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    Step 17: Click 'Yes' when prompted if you want to install the Windows software update.

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    Step 18: Windows 7 will proceed to install the required updates.

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    Step 19: When your computer has finished rebooting

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    Step 20: click Start

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    Step 21: then browse to All Programs

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    Step 22: then Windows Virtual PC

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    Step 23: and then click Windows XP Mode.

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    Step 24: Read over the licensing agreement and click 'I accept the license terms' checkbox and then click Next when ready to proceed.

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    Step 25: You will be prompted to enter a password for your Windows XP Mode virtual machine login.

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    Step 26: The next screen will ask if you would like to enable automatic updates or not.

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    Step 27: Setup will finish up the installation and launch Windows XP Mode automatically.

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