Windows 7 - Virtual Windows XP
If, like many people, you are still running Windows XP and you really do not want to switch to another operating system, you probably would rather not.
It is likely that you have your PC setup how you like it and you only change things when it is required or when something better comes along. This is most likely one reason you avoided Vista. With Windows 7, you need not worry. If you want to live in the same environment that you use and like (love?), you can turn Windows 7 into Windows XP.
Once installed go to the Start Menu, and you will find a folder there with Windows Virtual PC > Virtual Windows XP. Click there and you will enter the XP environment with which you are so familiar. Once you are up and running in XP you will find a small menu bar at the top of your screen which is a sort of control panel for the Virtual XP mode. It allows you to exit back to Windows 7 or shut down the system when needed.
This Virtual XP allows you to install and run applications just as you did in actual XP. So, your drivers and system tools will all be the same as you remember. Once you do install an application you would normally use in XP, you will also find it on the Start Menu in Windows 7 - yes, you can launch your XP applications from within 7. The OS will load the Virtual Windows XP in the background and then show your application screen - you will not even know that the Virtual XP is running.
You will even have access to all of the drives in Virtual Windows XP that are installed in Windows 7. So, files are always there no matter which OS you are running. Also, you can use the devices which are connected to 7 in Virtual XP. Thus, printing is as easy as it always was and you can see your USB-connected devices as well. An advanced clipboard feature allows cut-and-paste operations between Windows 7 and Virtual XP as well.
In short, if you are satisfied with Windows XP, but you want to buy a new PC or laptop which includes Windows 7 or you just want to have the latest operating system with the latest in technology, compatibility and support, don’t worry. Windows 7 can take you back to your familiar computer experience with better performance and no worries about having to spend a great deal of money just to have the latest version of a prized application. No worries…
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Once installed go to the Start Menu, and you will find a folder there with Windows Virtual PC > Virtual Windows XP. Click there and you will enter the XP environment with which you are so familiar. Once you are up and running in XP you will find a small menu bar at the top of your screen which is a sort of control panel for the Virtual XP mode. It allows you to exit back to Windows 7 or shut down the system when needed.
This Virtual XP allows you to install and run applications just as you did in actual XP. So, your drivers and system tools will all be the same as you remember. Once you do install an application you would normally use in XP, you will also find it on the Start Menu in Windows 7 - yes, you can launch your XP applications from within 7. The OS will load the Virtual Windows XP in the background and then show your application screen - you will not even know that the Virtual XP is running.
You will even have access to all of the drives in Virtual Windows XP that are installed in Windows 7. So, files are always there no matter which OS you are running. Also, you can use the devices which are connected to 7 in Virtual XP. Thus, printing is as easy as it always was and you can see your USB-connected devices as well. An advanced clipboard feature allows cut-and-paste operations between Windows 7 and Virtual XP as well.
In short, if you are satisfied with Windows XP, but you want to buy a new PC or laptop which includes Windows 7 or you just want to have the latest operating system with the latest in technology, compatibility and support, don’t worry. Windows 7 can take you back to your familiar computer experience with better performance and no worries about having to spend a great deal of money just to have the latest version of a prized application. No worries…
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