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Vista versions & XP Compatibility

  • 25-10-2009 10:36pm
    #1
    Sandvich
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    It seems to say that the Professional version has extra XP Compatibility, but I'm not sure exactly what that entails. Would I be getting less XP compabitility than with Vista or the same? It might not be something I use so I don't want to get it just for that.


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  • #2
    Overheal
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    Windows 7 Professional has a Dedicated XP Mode as far as im aware.


  • #3
    Venom
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    Though it was Win7 Ultimate that had the win xp mode?


  • #4
    Sandvich
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,251 ✭✭✭Sandvich


    Overheal wrote: »
    Windows 7 Professional has a Dedicated XP Mode as far as im aware.

    How useful/good is that really?


  • #5
    Jonathan
    Moderators, Education Moderators, Home & Garden Moderators Posts: 8,260 Mod ✭✭✭✭Jonathan


    Venom wrote: »
    Though it was Win7 Ultimate that had the win xp mode?
    And Professional and Enterprise.


  • #6
    MunsterCycling
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    W7 on processors that have VTx support and an enabled BIOS.

    MC


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  • #7
    SeanW
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    Windows XP, Vista and AFAIK Win7 have compatibility settings for backward compatibility with older software. Windows 7 Pro (and higher) has a full on Windows XP Emulation called XP Mode, which is a good deal stronger than the normal compatibility settings.

    If you use a lot of older programs, then this might come in handy.


  • #8
    Sandvich
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,251 ✭✭✭Sandvich


    SeanW wrote: »
    Windows XP, Vista and AFAIK Win7 have compatibility settings for backward compatibility with older software. Windows 7 Pro (and higher) has a full on Windows XP Emulation called XP Mode, which is a good deal stronger than the normal compatibility settings.

    If you use a lot of older programs, then this might come in handy.

    If I get the Home version, will there be any way to add this functionality in the future without having to buy Windows 7 all over again?


  • #9
    Jonathan
    Moderators, Education Moderators, Home & Garden Moderators Posts: 8,260 Mod ✭✭✭✭Jonathan


    No. XP mode is only available on Professional or Ultimate (Enterprise too, but that is not available to consumers). The any time upgrade feature is pointless, as it is nearly cheaper to go out and buy a whole new copy of Windows rather than do the in house upgrade.


  • #10
    Capt'n Midnight
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    MunsterCycling wrote: »
    W7 on processors that have VTx support and an enabled BIOS.

    MC
    http://www.theregister.co.uk/2009/08/06/sony_vaio_virtualization_disabled/

    Angry Sony PC customers who've splashed out nearly $2,000 on a new Vaio laptop should give up hopes of running Microsoft's XP virtualization technology in Windows 7.

    The consumer electronics giant has said it will enable Intel's Virtual Technology (VT), which supports Windows XP Mode in the forthcoming Windows 7, only on selected Sony Vaio models in the future.


  • #11
    Capt'n Midnight
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    Jonathan wrote: »
    No. XP mode is only available on Professional or Ultimate (Enterprise too, but that is not available to consumers). The any time upgrade feature is pointless, as it is nearly cheaper to go out and buy a whole new copy of Windows rather than do the in house upgrade.

    There is also the option of a virtual machine , not 100% sure about Vmware / Microsoft VirtualPC , but VirtualBox allows you to grab complete control of a USB port which might be useful for old HW.

    you do need another windows license to run a VM, unless you have an enterprise or other licesne that allows it, or you could put on a trial version , windows server trials last for months


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  • #12
    Sandvich
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,251 ✭✭✭Sandvich


    MunsterCycling wrote: »
    W7 on processors that have VTx support and an enabled BIOS.

    MC

    How do I check for this?


  • #13
    Sandvich
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,251 ✭✭✭Sandvich


    With all the bollocks, I decided to get the Home version. I'll dual boot XP if necessary, that'll be much better.


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