Why are people still using Windows XP? Mostly due to work, research, or entertainment. Finding a copy of Windows XP isn't easy. Finding some hardware to run it on is just as difficult. That's why the best option is to install Windows XP on a virtual machine so you can keep it on hand at all times. Here's how you do it! However, most of us have long since moved on from Windows 7, making this compatibility fix However, that doesn't mean you're out of luck, and you can use the Windows XP Mode download link below to grab a copy.
Download the Windows XP Mode virtual hard disk. This immediately opens the executable in 7-Zip for you to have a poke around. There are three files:. Double-click xpm. This is the XP Mode virtual hard drive folder. It should look the same as the image below:.
These are the files you need to create the XP Mode virtual hard disk. Unfortunately, they're Archive files and not executable files, meaning they're currently Read-only. Select Extract from the toolbar, then press the ellipsis icon next to the address bar. Browse to where you'd like to extract the files—your C: drive is fine—and select Make New Folder. I've called my folder "Windows XP Mode," but the choice is yours.
When you're ready, press OK , then OK again to start the extraction process. If one or both updates are installed on your computer, remove these updates before you install Windows XP SP3.
To uninstall these updates, follow these steps:. For more information, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:. If you have a third-party wireless network adapter, make sure that it is supported If you have a third-party wireless network adapter, make sure that the device is supported by Windows XP SP3, or make sure that the manufacturer of your wireless network adapter has new drivers available that support Windows XP SP3 before you perform the installation.
If you are not sure, contact the manufacturer of your wireless network adapter. If you are running antivirus software, disable it Warning This workaround may make a computer or a network more vulnerable to attack by malicious users or by malicious software such as viruses. We do not recommend this workaround but are providing this information so that you can implement this workaround at your own discretion.
Use this workaround at your own risk. Although disabling your antivirus software is not usually recommended, some antivirus software prevents certain system files from being changed. To make sure that you can successfully install Windows XP SP3, temporarily disable your antivirus software including any antispyware and third-party firewall programs.
To do this, right-click your antivirus program icon, and then click Disable. The antivirus program icon typically appears in the lower-right corner of the computer screen. Note An antivirus program is designed to help protect your computer from viruses. You must not download or open files from sources that you do not trust, visit Web sites that you do not trust, or open e-mail attachments when your antivirus program is disabled.
For more information about computer viruses, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:. After you make sure all prerequisites are met, go to the "Recommended steps before you install Windows XP SP3" section. Perform a full backup of the files that you have on your computer to an external location We recommend that you perform a full backup of the files that you have on your computer to an external location, such as an external hard disk, DVD, CD, USB flash drive, or network folder.
You can use the Backup and Restore Wizard to back up documents, pictures, and other files. For more information, visit the Microsoft Help and Support Center Web site, and see the "Backing up files and folders" section or view the following knowledge base article:. This helps you repair your setup if the installation fails. To create an Automated System Recovery set by using Backup, follow these steps:. Open Backup. By default, the Backup or Restore Wizard starts, unless it is disabled. Follow the instructions that appear on your screen.
Important You will need a blank 1. Review your version of Internet Explorer. To determine your browser version, click About Internet Explorer on the Help menu. After you take these recommended steps, go to the "Steps that are required before you install Windows XP SP3" section. Part 3. Set your display preferences. Once Windows loads, you will be told that Windows will automatically configure your display.
Click OK to start the configuration. Your screen will flash a couple times, and then you will be asked if you can read the box that appears. Set your connection preferences. If your computer is connected to the internet, select your connection type. Press Next to continue. Activate your copy of Windows. If connected to the Internet, Select "Activate Now.
Create Users. After the Activation Process, a window will appear allowing you to select the users for the computer. Enter your name, and the names of others who will be using the machine. Start using Windows. You will now be looking at the default Windows XP Desktop. Install an antivirus program if you are connected to the internet. On the Choose Drive option, you should see your other drives. You can format them or erase their partitions so you can install Windows to those. Not Helpful 1 Helpful 8.
Yes, you can, if you have the install disk or a bootable flash drive for Windows XP. Not Helpful 1 Helpful 9. Can we do Windows 7 and Windows XP in a single computer and have a common hard disk? You can. Just identify which partition has Windows 7, and don't install XP on it. Not Helpful 5 Helpful By using this service, some information may be shared with YouTube. Helpful 3 Not Helpful 0. Don't forget to set your boot priority in your BIOS. Helpful 0 Not Helpful 0.
The setup generally takes 15 to 40 minutes depending on the speed of your system. It's best to stay near, because throughout the installation, it will ask questions such as the Time and Network settings. If you encounter any difficulties installing, Windows Setup will give you technical information about the error, which can help determine its cause.
Check the troubleshooter on Microsoft's website for assistance with common installation problems. Submit a Tip All tip submissions are carefully reviewed before being published. Some users installing Windows XP from disks with Service Pack 2 or below experience issues during the early stages of install on modern computers, characterized as never-ending reboot loops, or a Blue Screen Error BSOD. This is due to some disks lacking a driver for SATA hard drives. In order to fix this, the user will have to slipstream the drivers to a copy of the install CD , or put the required drivers on a floppy disk and manually add them to the install list.
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