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    Windows 7 xp mode (virtual pc) in my win7-ultimate-32 bit

    i am trying to create a XP mode in win7-ultimate-32 bit to run my legacy 16-bit programs. i have downloaded 4 files: file 1: WINDOWSXPMODE_EN-US.EXE (492,597,008) file 2: WINDOWS6.1-KB958559-X64-REFRESHPKG.MSU (17,091,624) file 3: WINDOWS6.1-KB958559-X64.MSU...
    • auditorp
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    • 32-bit compatibility error file download help installation legacy programs legacy software microsoft program issues refresh package setup software support system restart troubleshooting virtual pc virtualization windows 7 xp mode
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 7 XP 32-bit drivers--Which is best? 32-bit Win7 or 64-bit Win7 w/XP Virtual Mode??

    I have quite a few legacy XP programs that use 32-bit drivers. Would I find more overall compatibility using: 1. 64-bit Windows 7 Pro/Ultimate using the "XP Virtual Mode" or 2. 32-bit version of Windows 7 Home Premium? Thanks!!
    • kaz
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    • 32-bit 64-bit compatibility drivers home premium legacy programs pro ultimate virtual mode windows 7 windows xp
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    ENT: Help with Windows 7 - Online column by Bob Vaillancourt

    If you're running Windows 7, and have a legacy program that simply will not run with your new Windows-operating system, there are a couple of things you can do to try and fix the problem. First, do a right click with your mouse on the program name and scroll down to where it says...
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    • bob vaillancourt compatibility legacy programs online help troubleshooting windows 7
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    Windows 7 VirtualBox cant open Guest Win XP Pro

    I'm running Windows 7 Home Premium as my Host and had installed Windows XP PRO as my Guest OS I was trying to get one of my legacy programs installed on Win XP PRO and had editting the Desktop Shortcut to this program but apparently made some error or other in this editting process and then I...
    • grimoldie
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    • boot issues desktop guest os host os legacy programs lockup state shortcut virtualbox windows 7 windows xp
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Virtualization
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    Windows 7 Old Software

    My new PC is 64 bit my older ones have been 32 bit. I had one program I really wanted that I couldn't install. I suspected just a 16 bit installer but the maker of software no longer in business. Tonight it finally dawned on me to try Easy transfer and it worked! Homer Simpson finally figured...
    • Joe S
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    • 32 bit 64 bit bike riding data migration easy transfer installation legacy programs old programs software user experience
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Software
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