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Install and use Windows XP Mode in Windows 7

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We use it on a number of Windows 7 machines. Works great.

1.) Double click > WindowsXPMode_en-us.exe (500MB file so will take a little bit)


2.) Double click VPC(Windows Virtual PC) File name is:> Windows6.1-KB958559-x86-RefreshPkg.msu


3.) Reboot


4.) Navigate to Win7's Start>All Programs>Windows Virtual PC> and then select 'Windows XP Mode'