I saw a MS video in which the Windows chief said that "what we have done, we took all good things from Windows 7 and put them in Windows 8". So there should be Windows Xp mode too in Windows 8. Is that there in Windows 8? Or does Windows 8 run all software which Windows 7+XP Mode runs? Also would it be possible to dual boot Windows 7 with Windows 8? Kindly inform.🙂
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The thread discusses whether Windows 8 includes an XP Mode similar to Windows 7. The original poster is curious if Windows 8 can run all software compatible with Windows 7 and XP Mode, and whether dual booting Windows 7 and Windows 8 is possible. Multiple responses suggest that Windows 8 does not natively include XP Mode and recommend using virtualization tools like VirtualBox or Hyper-V for running XP, while providing a guide for dual booting Windows 7 and 8. Overall, the consensus is that Windows 8 lacks XP Mode, and alternative solutions are advised.
The thread discusses whether Windows 8 includes an XP Mode similar to Windows 7. The original poster is curious if Windows 8 can run all software compatible with Windows 7 and XP Mode, and whether dual booting Windows 7 and Windows 8 is possible. Multiple responses suggest that Windows 8 does not natively include XP Mode and recommend using virtualization tools like VirtualBox or Hyper-V for running XP, while providing a guide for dual booting Windows 7 and 8. Overall, the consensus is that Windows 8 lacks XP Mode, and alternative solutions are advised.
Solution
kemical
Essential Member
Hi, not seen xp mentioned in that respect re win 8 but I'll check up for you. In the meantime here's a guide on how to dual boot with win 7 and 8:
How to Dual-Boot Windows 7 and Windows 8 Side By Side
How to Dual-Boot Windows 7 and Windows 8 Side By Side
Trouble
Noob Whisperer
Doesn't look like there will likely be an XP Mode option available for Windows 8. At least not so far as Windows 8 Release Preview, it will not get past the "Activiation" portion of downloading and obtaining XP Mode / Virtual PC.
With their emphasis moving on toward VHDs and Hyper-V and their actual Virtual PC product seemingly halted at its' 2007 product version, I suspect that you will likely either need to employ one of these options or look towards something like Virtual Box of Link Removed for a solution. Unlike XP Mode, you will need your own licensed copy of XP in order to move forward with any of these.
Regards
Randy
With their emphasis moving on toward VHDs and Hyper-V and their actual Virtual PC product seemingly halted at its' 2007 product version, I suspect that you will likely either need to employ one of these options or look towards something like Virtual Box of Link Removed for a solution. Unlike XP Mode, you will need your own licensed copy of XP in order to move forward with any of these.
Regards
Randy
