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Llonaid | 12:48 Sun 14th Jun 2015 | Computers
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I am considering a dual boot system on my laptop. I currently run Windows 7 (Home Premium) and would like to install a virtual operating system in windows XP mode. Please could anyone advise if this is possible with my current operating system and also what if any, pitfalls I might encounter along the way especially if my BIOS settings have to be changed.
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I sort of agree with @TheChair's general advice but Windows XP mode is not available with Windows 7 Home Premium. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Windows_7_editions#Comparison_chart Be aware that there has been a high level of reports of dual-boot Windows 7 systems failing during Microsoft Windows Updates. Please post a description of your problem...
21:54 Sun 14th Jun 2015
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Why not just run Virtual XP in Windows 7?
It's free from MS.
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-GB/windows7/install-and-use-windows-xp-mode-in-windows-7
15:45 Sun 14th Jun 2015
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Thank for all your replies and advice. As Methyl has pointed out, it is not possible to run a virtual PC with XP mode with W7 home premium, so without updating to professional it would seem that my idea is a non-starter.
Thank you Methyl for your invaluable help!
07:03 Mon 15th Jun 2015

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