About this tag
The tag 'killer app' on WindowsForum.com covers discussions about standout applications that define a platform, with a focus on Windows Phone 7 and Windows XP compatibility mode. One thread humorously explores the concept of a 'killer app' for Windows Phone 7 in a Halloween-themed context, warning users about downloading unknown software. Another thread discusses Windows XP Mode in Windows 7, highlighting its integration, lack of activation requirements, and network isolation, which serves as a compatibility solution for legacy applications. These posts reflect user interest in both the hype around platform-defining apps and practical compatibility tools for running older software on newer Windows versions.
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    Windows 7 Windows XP compatability mode-observations so far. Excellent compatability

    Hi all I've been testing this-- if you want to have a go yourselves you can download at "The green devil". Look for "XPM". Remarks so far 1) Very nice Integration with W7 desktop. 2) The windows XP machine's virtual screen driver is based on "S3" and is only 16 bits -- not a real problem as...
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