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...
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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!!
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