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Running Windows XP mode in Windows 7

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I have installed clean Windows 7 Ultimate. I am trying to install the update for Windows XP Mode, but it fails every time. I read on a forum about renaming SoftwareDistribution folder, but that didn't help. I am using KB 958559

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

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Sam Wenger

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Sam,

Have you checked if your processor is capable of hardware virtualization, with AMD-V™ or Intel® VT turned on in the BIOS?

To check the same, follow these steps:

Step 1. Does my PC have a CPU with support for hardware virtualization?

For Intel processors:

  • Download, install and run the Intel Processor Identification Utility.

  • Navigate to the CPU Technologies tab and read the value in the "Intel Virtualization Technology" field.

    • If the value is No then your CPU does not support hardware virtualization.

    • If the value is Yes then the CPU supports hardware virtualization. Go on to step 2 below.


      For AMD processors:
      AMD Virtualization Compatibility Check Utility.

      Step 2. Does my PC BIOS support hardware virtualization, and is it turned on?

      Instructions to turn on hardware virtualization in your PC BIOS are specific to OEM models. It is important that after changing your BIOS settings the PC is completely shut down at the power switch before restarting so that the new BIOS settings can take place.

      Check the following link for more details:
      http://www.microsoft.com/windows/virtual-pc/support/configure-bios.aspx

      Cheers!

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Sam Wenger,

Windows XP Mode will only run on Windows 7 Professional and Windows 7 Ultimate editions and requires a virtualization engine, such as Windows Virtual PC.

Windows Virtual PC provides the capability to run multiple Windows environments such as Windows XP Mode from your Windows 7 desktop.

Windows Virtual PC requires a CPU with the Intel® Virtualization Technology or AMD-V™ feature turned on. This feature must be enabled in the system BIOS. Fo more details on the same visit the below link:

Windows XP Mode and Windows Virtual PC
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/virtual-pc/download.aspx

Hope this solves your problem!

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deadmanwalking86

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This is the link I have been using but the install fails everytime I try:

The following updates were not installed:

Update for Windows (KB958559)

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Sam Wenger

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Sam,

Have you checked if your processor is capable of hardware virtualization, with AMD-V™ or Intel® VT turned on in the BIOS?

To check the same, follow these steps:

Step 1. Does my PC have a CPU with support for hardware virtualization?

For Intel processors:

  • Download, install and run the Intel Processor Identification Utility.

  • Navigate to the CPU Technologies tab and read the value in the "Intel Virtualization Technology" field.

    • If the value is No then your CPU does not support hardware virtualization.

    • If the value is Yes then the CPU supports hardware virtualization. Go on to step 2 below.


      For AMD processors:
      AMD Virtualization Compatibility Check Utility.

      Step 2. Does my PC BIOS support hardware virtualization, and is it turned on?

      Instructions to turn on hardware virtualization in your PC BIOS are specific to OEM models. It is important that after changing your BIOS settings the PC is completely shut down at the power switch before restarting so that the new BIOS settings can take place.

      Check the following link for more details:
      http://www.microsoft.com/windows/virtual-pc/support/configure-bios.aspx

      Cheers!

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deadmanwalking86

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Thanks,

That was the problem. It is annoying that Microsoft can't be clearer by saying why the update fails.
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Sam,

Thanks for the reply!

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deadmanwalking86

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Does that mean I cannot u sethe xp mode if I downloaded the virtual processor thing and it says no? 
Therefore I purcha sed windows 7 professional version and cannot use xp mode - great!
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I ordered a new machine with 6gb ram and Windows 7 Professional 64-bit.  If my XP programs run ok, is there a way NOT to use the "XP Mode" so as to save memory and thereby get better speed (ie not run two OS's) unless needed, or do you have to run both all the time with Pro?

 

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I am unable to use XP mode for no reason, i can run xp in any other virtual machine, but i would like to run it in XP mode. Im running Windows 7 Ultimate x64. My processor handles virtualization and it is enabled in bios. I click on xp mode and it looks like its going to do something and then nothing, not even an error. I tried uninstalling, rebooting and reinstalling to no avail...whats up?
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Holytotemic

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@holytotemic: Running XP Mode has nothing to do with Windows Update. Please post here for assistance => http://social.answers.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/w7programs/threads
~Robear Dyer (PA Bear) ~ MS MVP (IE, Mail, Security, Windows & Update Services) since 2002 ~ Disclaimer: MS MVPs neither represent nor work for Microsoft
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@holytotemic: Running XP Mode has nothing to do with Windows Update. Please post here for assistance => http://social.answers.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/w7programs/threads
~Robear Dyer (PA Bear) ~ MS MVP (IE, Mail, Security, Windows & Update Services) since 2002 ~ Disclaimer: MS MVPs neither represent nor work for Microsoft


"I am unable to use XP mode for no reason, i can run xp in any other virtual machine, but i would like to run it in XP mode. Im running Windows 7 Ultimate x64. My processor handles virtualization and it is enabled in bios. I click on xp mode and it looks like its going to do something and then nothing, not even an error. I tried uninstalling, rebooting and reinstalling to no avail...whats up?"

that was what I said...what post were you reading. How did you become MVP, posting nonsensical general answers that have nothing to do with the statement made?

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