Run Windows XP on your Windows 7 Computer

If you need to run application that will not work on your Windows 7 computer, this may be an option for you. Windows XP Mode is a virtual PC that runs Windows XP on your Windows 7 computer. It runs in a separate window but gives you all the Windows XP capabilities. It runs very well.

I had a situation where I needed to use Access 97….yes Access 97. I have Office 2007 installed with Access 2007 which would not do the trick. Access 2007 will only save back to Access 2000. I was not able to install Access 97 onto Windows 7….the installer didn't like my operating system version so I did some searching and found Virtual PC 2007 and Windows XP Mode.

After installing these items I found that I now have two computers in one. It did the trick.

If you have a similar situation, I highly recommend installing Virtual PC. Check it out at http://www.microsoft.com/windows/virtual-pc/