What is Windows XP Mode?
Windows XP Mode for Windows 7 Professional makes it easy to install and run Windows XP productivity applications directly from your
Windows 7-based PC.
- Saves money: Windows XP Mode extends the lifecycle of many older Windows XP applications to continue providing business value.
- Designed for small and medium businesses: With just one click, business users can run many Windows XP applications from a Windows 7 desktop just as if they were Windows 7 applications. There’s no need to retrain users, or re-learn the applications.
- Easy to use and install: Install applications in Windows XP Mode just as you normally would on a physical PC. To run Windows XP applications directly from the Windows 7 desktop, go to the Start menu.
Bridges the Past with the Future.
Windows XP Mode doesn’t just run older Windows XP applications, it also makes it easy to leverage all of
Windows 7 capabilities simultaneously.
- Folder integration: Access your Windows 7 Known Folders including: My Documents, Pictures, Desktop, Music and Video all from Windows XP Mode.
- Seamless applications: Publish and launch applications installed in Windows XP Mode directly from the Windows 7 desktop. Users can access Windows 7 resources including printers and USB devices.
- Clipboard sharing: Cut and paste between Windows 7 and Windows XP Mode applications.
