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Thursday, November 11, 2010

Update for Windows 7 (KB977206)

Install this update to remove the prerequisites required to run Windows Virtual PC and XP mode. The prerequisites include a processor which supports hardware assisted virtualization (HAV) which is also enabled in the BIOS. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.

Windows XP Mode – Run Windows XP from Windows 7 Desktop

Windows XP Mode for Windows 7 makes it easy to install and run many of your Windows XP productivity applications directly from a Windows 7-based PC. It utilizes virtualization technology such as Windows Virtual PC to provide a Virtual Windows XP environement for Windows 7.

Windows Virtual PC – Run Multiple Windows environments from Windows 7 Desktop

Windows Virtual PC is the latest Microsoft virtualization technology that allows you to run many productivity applications on a virtual Windows environment, with a single click, directly from a Windows 7-based PC.
Windows Virtual PC has a number of exciting features including: