On 3/4/2014 3:09 AM, alan.b.pearce@stfc.ac.uk wrote:
> Oh, I could have sworn I was offered the possibility of a Win 8=20
> version when I downloaded my Win 7 version. Here is a good article on=20
> installing XP Mode ...=20
> http://windowssecrets.com/top-story/using-windows-7s-xp-mode-step-by-step=
/=20
> It is possible to run XP mode on 'lower' capability versions than Pro.=20
> See here ...=20
> http://www.tomshardware.com/news/windows-xp-mode-windows-7-win7,10213.htm=
l=20


However when you get to the bottom of the Tom's Hardware article showing=20
how to work around the Microsoft restrictions it says:

"As a side note, it is important to realize that although Windows XP=20
Mode is now installed, the Windows XP virtual machine will be without a=20
valid license and will be subjected to a limited time grace period=20
before requiring activation.  While there are a slew of clever ways to=20
bypass this activation problem, the easiest and most recommended way to=20
truly avoid all these issues is to simply upgrade from Windows Home=20
Premium to Windows Professional."

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