Vmware Vs. Windows XP Mode

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oreo27

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Hi,

I'm not sure if I'm posting this in the right section but here goes. I've dowloaded an assessment tool for Windows XP Mode here and this certain tool said that I am unable to run Windows XP Mode. By the way my new operating system is Windows 7 Ultimate. I'm still using the same hardware components as before. My question is, If I can run VMware Workstation on my rig why can't I run Windows XP mode? I haven't tried installing Windows XP Mode just yet. Hope someone can enlighten me.
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Self Built
    CPU
    Intel Core2 Duo E2200 2.2 GHz
    Motherboard
    Emaxx IG31-AVL (AMI 1.1 Bios)
    Memory
    4.00 GB DDR2-800 MHz Dual Channel Memory
    Graphics card(s)
    Inno 3d GeForce 9500 GT 1GB DDR3
    Sound Card
    Realtek 6 Channel On Board
    Monitor(s) Displays
    15" Generic Flat Screen Panel
    Screen Resolution
    1024 * 768
    Hard Drives
    1 Seagate 80GB 7200 RPM SATA 1 Western Digital My Book Essentials 1TB
    PSU
    500W
    Case
    LGA 775 Compliant Case
    Cooling
    Case Fan (Generic)
    Mouse
    Generic PS/2 Mouse
    Keyboard
    Generic PS/2 Keyboard
    Internet Speed
    1Mbps DL 600Kbps UL
    Other Info
    Altec Lansing 2.1 Sound System Nokia 5800 Xpress Music RM -356 v31.0.101
hi oreo27

I had the RC of windows 7 since the day it came out. i installed it and ran it, i then installed it on my work pc a few months ago, it became one of my most loved OS, when I had the RC 7 ultimate x64 - (i know have 7 on my home pc and vista on my work pc) - I was running VMware workstation v6.02 Ace edition I could load and run XP on my vmware and use it. if I was using this version (which an outdated version), you should have no problem installing xp on the latest player or workstation unless something dramatically changed in 7 since the RC (which it hasnt)
give it a go and let me know
if it doesnt work, there is always virtual box
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Self built
    CPU
    Q9550 overclocked to 3.93Ghz
    Motherboard
    XFX 790i Ultra SLI
    Memory
    (8Gb) - 2x2GB DDR3 Corsair Dominator Ram 1600Mhz + 2x2GB DDR3 OCZ 1600Mhz
    Graphics card(s)
    Asus GTX 280 + Gigabyte GTX 280 (SLI)
    Sound Card
    Creative Soundblaster Fatality1 TY ultra Titanium
    Monitor(s) Displays
    3x24" BenQ, 22"Viewsonic
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1200, 1920x1080, 1920x1080, 1680x1050
    Hard Drives
    2x 750Gb Samsung Spinpoint Raid 1 array 3x 1TB Western Digital
    PSU
    Antec 1000W
    Case
    Gigabyte low end full-tower
    Cooling
    CoolerMaster V10 for CPU 7 120mm fans
    Mouse
    Logitech G9, G7
    Keyboard
    Logitech Dinovo edge, dinovo mini
    Internet Speed
    24mb/s D/L 15mb/s upload - Telstra
    Other Info
    7 Fans - 3 fans integrated 4x case cut to fit and integrated into the case.
d3aths3rver said:
hi oreo27

I had the RC of windows 7 since the day it came out. i installed it and ran it, i then installed it on my work pc a few months ago, it became one of my most loved OS, when I had the RC 7 ultimate x64 - (i know have 7 on my home pc and vista on my work pc) - I was running VMware workstation v6.02 Ace edition I could load and run XP on my vmware and use it. if I was using this version (which an outdated version), you should have no problem installing xp on the latest player or workstation unless something dramatically changed in 7 since the RC (which it hasnt)
give it a go and let me know
if it doesnt work, there is always virtual box
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Hi there d3aths3rver,

Actually Vmware workstation is running fine. What I would like to know is that if Windows XP Mode will work on my setup. Because the assessment tool in the first post said it wouldn't. I was simply trying to point out that my rig can handle virtualization so how come it can't handle Windows XP Mode? Hope you could help.
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Self Built
    CPU
    Intel Core2 Duo E2200 2.2 GHz
    Motherboard
    Emaxx IG31-AVL (AMI 1.1 Bios)
    Memory
    4.00 GB DDR2-800 MHz Dual Channel Memory
    Graphics card(s)
    Inno 3d GeForce 9500 GT 1GB DDR3
    Sound Card
    Realtek 6 Channel On Board
    Monitor(s) Displays
    15" Generic Flat Screen Panel
    Screen Resolution
    1024 * 768
    Hard Drives
    1 Seagate 80GB 7200 RPM SATA 1 Western Digital My Book Essentials 1TB
    PSU
    500W
    Case
    LGA 775 Compliant Case
    Cooling
    Case Fan (Generic)
    Mouse
    Generic PS/2 Mouse
    Keyboard
    Generic PS/2 Keyboard
    Internet Speed
    1Mbps DL 600Kbps UL
    Other Info
    Altec Lansing 2.1 Sound System Nokia 5800 Xpress Music RM -356 v31.0.101
Bump, anyone else got any ideas?
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Self Built
    CPU
    Intel Core2 Duo E2200 2.2 GHz
    Motherboard
    Emaxx IG31-AVL (AMI 1.1 Bios)
    Memory
    4.00 GB DDR2-800 MHz Dual Channel Memory
    Graphics card(s)
    Inno 3d GeForce 9500 GT 1GB DDR3
    Sound Card
    Realtek 6 Channel On Board
    Monitor(s) Displays
    15" Generic Flat Screen Panel
    Screen Resolution
    1024 * 768
    Hard Drives
    1 Seagate 80GB 7200 RPM SATA 1 Western Digital My Book Essentials 1TB
    PSU
    500W
    Case
    LGA 775 Compliant Case
    Cooling
    Case Fan (Generic)
    Mouse
    Generic PS/2 Mouse
    Keyboard
    Generic PS/2 Keyboard
    Internet Speed
    1Mbps DL 600Kbps UL
    Other Info
    Altec Lansing 2.1 Sound System Nokia 5800 Xpress Music RM -356 v31.0.101
sounds like one of those infamous windows updates is needed sorry dude, I cant think of a reason why it wouldnt work
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Self built
    CPU
    Q9550 overclocked to 3.93Ghz
    Motherboard
    XFX 790i Ultra SLI
    Memory
    (8Gb) - 2x2GB DDR3 Corsair Dominator Ram 1600Mhz + 2x2GB DDR3 OCZ 1600Mhz
    Graphics card(s)
    Asus GTX 280 + Gigabyte GTX 280 (SLI)
    Sound Card
    Creative Soundblaster Fatality1 TY ultra Titanium
    Monitor(s) Displays
    3x24" BenQ, 22"Viewsonic
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1200, 1920x1080, 1920x1080, 1680x1050
    Hard Drives
    2x 750Gb Samsung Spinpoint Raid 1 array 3x 1TB Western Digital
    PSU
    Antec 1000W
    Case
    Gigabyte low end full-tower
    Cooling
    CoolerMaster V10 for CPU 7 120mm fans
    Mouse
    Logitech G9, G7
    Keyboard
    Logitech Dinovo edge, dinovo mini
    Internet Speed
    24mb/s D/L 15mb/s upload - Telstra
    Other Info
    7 Fans - 3 fans integrated 4x case cut to fit and integrated into the case.
Well, anyway, I'll just try and see if I can get it to work. I'll post here with the results. Or else, my need for applications and lack of hard disk space would force me to turn back to Windows XP. :(

Well, there I have it virtualization support is not available in this system. Sure, that's why I'm able to run Vmware Workstation. Until I get myself a laptop, Goodbye Windows 7 and Vista, hello, again Windows XP :(
 
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My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Self Built
    CPU
    Intel Core2 Duo E2200 2.2 GHz
    Motherboard
    Emaxx IG31-AVL (AMI 1.1 Bios)
    Memory
    4.00 GB DDR2-800 MHz Dual Channel Memory
    Graphics card(s)
    Inno 3d GeForce 9500 GT 1GB DDR3
    Sound Card
    Realtek 6 Channel On Board
    Monitor(s) Displays
    15" Generic Flat Screen Panel
    Screen Resolution
    1024 * 768
    Hard Drives
    1 Seagate 80GB 7200 RPM SATA 1 Western Digital My Book Essentials 1TB
    PSU
    500W
    Case
    LGA 775 Compliant Case
    Cooling
    Case Fan (Generic)
    Mouse
    Generic PS/2 Mouse
    Keyboard
    Generic PS/2 Keyboard
    Internet Speed
    1Mbps DL 600Kbps UL
    Other Info
    Altec Lansing 2.1 Sound System Nokia 5800 Xpress Music RM -356 v31.0.101
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