Tags: Microsoft, Virtual, Virtual Mode, Virtual PC, Virtualization, Windows 7, Windows XP Last modified: September 2, 2019Windows Team Blog: Coming Soon: Windows XP Mode and Windows Virtual PC:
Windows XP Mode is specifically designed to help small businesses move to Windows 7. Windows XP Mode provides you with the flexibility to run many older productivity applications on a Windows 7 based PC.
All you need to do is to install suitable applications directly in Windows XP Mode which is a virtual Windows XP environment running under Windows Virtual PC. The applications will be published to the Windows 7 desktop and then you can run them directly from Windows 7.
Windows XP Mode and Windows Virtual PC are best experienced on your new Windows 7 PC. We will be soon releasing the beta of Windows XP Mode and Windows Virtual PC for Windows 7 Professional and Windows 7 Ultimate.
Written by Thomas Maurer• April 25, 2009• 2:16 pm• Microsoft, Virtualization, Windows
Microsoft Windows 7 with Windows XP Mode and Windows Virtual PC
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Great news for small businesses. The Windows 7 Pro and Ultimate Edition delivers a new Feature called Windows XP Mode or XPM. Basically, its a Windows XP running in a Virtual Machine on Virtual PC. Which allows Users to run Windows XP Applications (or business applications which are not compatible with Windows Vista/7) on Windows 7.
About the Author / Thomas Maurer
Thomas is the EMEA Global Black Belt (GBB) for Sovereign Cloud at Microsoft, helping organizations across the region harness Microsoft’s sovereign, hybrid, multicloud, and edge solutions. He works directly with C-level leaders and technical teams to remove roadblocks, accelerate digital transformation, and shape long-term cloud strategies that meet business and regulatory needs.
With over 15 years of experience in cloud and datacenter, including his previous role as Principal Program Manager and Chief Evangelist for Azure Hybrid, he combines deep technical expertise with a passion for customer success. He specializes in creating scalable architectures, solution accelerators, and thought leadership that drive adoption and innovation on Azure.
Thomas is a passionate community advocate and frequently speaks at industry events such as Microsoft Ignite and Microsoft TechDays. He shares his expertise through his Cloud and Datacenter Blog at www.thomasmaurer.ch and on LinkedIn and X.com www.twitter.com/thomasmaurer.
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About Thomas Maurer

My name is Thomas Maurer. I am a EMEA Global Black Belt (GBB) for Sovereign Cloud at Microsoft. I am part of Azure Cloud & AI Platforms and engage with the community and customers around the world. Opinions are my own.