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news.cnet.com - 4/29/2009

More on Windows 7's 'XP Mode'

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Microsoft on Tuesday offered up a few more details on its once-secretive project to use virtualization to offer an "XP Mode" for Windows 7 . As noted on Friday, Microsoft is using its Virtual PC technology to allow Windows 7 users to run programs that work in Windows XP but not ...

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microsoft.com - 4/30/2009

Windows 7 Release Candidate Is Available From Microsoft: Industry experts advise partners, ...

— microsoft.com — Windows XP Mode. Utilizing Windows Virtual PC, Windows XP Mode allows Windows 7 users to run many... Windows XP productivity applications, launched right from the Windows 7 desktop. Windows XP Mode will be available to Windows 7 Professional and Windows ... (more) Windows 7 Release Candidate Is Available From Microsoft: ...

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community.winsupersite.com - 4/24/2009

Secret No More: Revealing Windows XP Mode for Windows 7

— community.winsupersite.com — Rafael Rivera and Paul Thurrott reveal a new Windows 7 application compatibility feature called Windows XP Mode.... Yes, it's that "secret new feature" you've been hearing about ... Over a month ago, we were briefed about a secret Microsoft ... (more) Secret No More: Revealing Windows XP Mode for Windows 7

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news.cnet.com - 5/6/2009

Some Intel chips don't support Windows 7 'XP mode'

— news.cnet.com — Updated on May 6 at 6:35 p.m. PDT with additional comments from Intel. A small brouhaha is... erupting over Windows 7 and Intel processors. The hubbub is centered on which Intel processors will not support "XP mode" in Windows 7 and, by extension, ... (more) Some Intel chips don't support Windows 7 'XP mode'

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Windows 7's XP Mode to Require 2GB of RAM, True Processor Virtualization [Windows]
Gizmodo — ... All seems very straightforward except the virtualization part. According to Microsoft's Scott Woodgate, "Some PCs have [chip-level virtualization] and some don't. It's not as clear as it should be relative to which PCs have support and which don't." Hopefully, they will release a tester program along with Windows 7. [cnet] ...

Windows 7's virtual XP has intangible system requirements
Engadget — Microsoft tickled our meta-OS fancies last week by talking up the virtualized version of Windows XP included with Windows 7 Professional and Ultimate Edition. However, the company has now revealed that ponying up for one of the top tiers of the OS will not be the only requirement. 2GB of RAM will be needed, which isn't such a big deal, but more ...

Windows 7’s XP Mode requires chip-level virtualization
SlashGear — ... to be included in Windows 7 have emerged, suggesting that use of the Virtual PC legacy environment may be trickier than simply buying the Professional, Ultimate or Enterprise versions of the new OS.  Instead, Windows XP Mode will require at least 2GB of RAM, plus a CPU that supports chip-level virtualization.  ...

Windows 7's XP Mode Requires Virtualization-Friendly Processor, 2GB RAM [XP Mode]
Lifehacker — [image] A Microsoft director has pinned down the details for the "XP Mode" to be included with higher-level Windows 7 editions. Those running Windows 7 Professional, Enterprise, or Ultimate, with at least 2 GB of RAM and an Intel or AMD processor that supports hardware-level virtualization (often labeled as AMD-V, or VT on Intel chips), and already owning a licensed copy of Windows XP Service Pack 3 will have access to the " XP Mode " download for free. And while the virtual XP machine will run seamlessly and in the background, it will require its own antivirus and protection software. [ CNET via Gizmodo ] ...

Windows 7's XP Mode Requires Virtualization-Friendly Processor, Licensed XP [XP Mode]
Lifehacker — [image] A Microsoft director has pinned down the details for the "XP Mode" to be included with higher-level Windows 7 editions. Those running Windows 7 Professional, Enterprise, or Ultimate, with at least 2 GB of RAM and an Intel or AMD processor that supports hardware-level virtualization (often labeled as AMD-V, or VT on Intel chips), and already owning a licensed copy of Windows XP Service Pack 3 will have access to the " XP Mode " download for free. And while the virtual XP machine will run seamlessly and in the background, it ...