After the validation completes, you’ll able to download the Windows XP Mode installation file. Though designed to look for Windows 7, it appears to accept Windows 8.1 as well. You’ll need to go through the validation wizard to confirm you’re running a licensed copy of Windows. The initial steps below are based on the instructions documented on the Redmond Pie blog.įirst, download Windows XP Mode from Microsoft. If you’re using Windows 8 or 8.1, you can still get the Windows XP virtual machine, but it requires a bit more work. Microsoft distributes a Windows XP virtual machine called Windows XP Mode, which you can download if you’re running Windows 7, as I explained earlier. Despite its age, Windows XP is useful to have in your IT lab, for instance if you need to experiment with older software or study malware.
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