Question posted by automotivedoctor08 on January 30th, 2010

How Can I Get Windows Xp For My Virtual Computer

looking for the operating system so i can load a windows virtual pc since windows 7 came out i cannot find it anywhere. i really need help with this for my college class

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Answer #1: Posted by jolt on May 24th, 2010 9:35 PM
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You will need a windows xp install disk and serial.  Assuming you have one this, you can install windows xp inside windows 7 using VirtualBox - easy to use open source virtualization software.  Since it is open source, it is freely available and it runs well on windows 7.


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Answer #2: Posted by JohnBhatt on June 3rd, 2012 8:56 AM
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If you are missing Windows XP in such way, Microsoft has made a solution for that, You can download Windows XP Mode, which is Windows XP Setup File which will work as a normal software and Complete Operating System. 

Less Download Size and Simple to Install and Use . Below is Microsoft Official Download Pafe.

http://www.microsoft.com/windows/virtual-pc/download.aspx

Choose your Operating System and Architecture and Click Download. File is less then 600 MB.

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