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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.
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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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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.
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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
 

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