xp mode on windows 7 home pre

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  1. dsbig

    dsbig MDL Senior Member

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    #1 dsbig, Nov 2, 2009
    has anybody gotten xp mode to work on home premium?
     
  2. gunny2k9

    gunny2k9 MDL Junior Member

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    #2 gunny2k9, Nov 2, 2009
    yes its called vmware workstation 7 ;)
     
  3. dsbig

    dsbig MDL Senior Member

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    #3 dsbig, Nov 2, 2009 (OP)
    Im trying to use the xp image from microsoft. I cant get vmware to install it with the key they provide
     
  4. urie

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    #4 urie, Nov 2, 2009
    That is because it is OEM slp version of windows xp pro it uses MS virtual machine oembios files you would need Windows_Virtual_XP_F9161D8E7FCC11DDBFAA369856D89593 slp 1.0 string added to vmware bios. you would be easier downloading MS virtual PC 2007 sp1 or windows 7 Virtual PC from MS.
     
  5. dsbig

    dsbig MDL Senior Member

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    #5 dsbig, Nov 2, 2009 (OP)
    I can not get it to work though, because I have windows 7 home premium and the setup for the xp mode wont run, gives error saying I need professional and up for it.
     
  6. gunny2k9

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    #6 gunny2k9, Nov 2, 2009
    why dont u make ur own install as nothing special in the MS image just plain XP SP3
     
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    #8 mickyjim, Nov 2, 2009
    xp mode

    as the wise old owl said RTFM
     
  9. dsbig

    dsbig MDL Senior Member

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    #9 dsbig, Nov 3, 2009 (OP)
    because the key I have for my xp is almost 7 years old and doesn't work anymore and I was looking for a somewhat legal way.stupid Microsoft.The key was use on and old Compaq computer that got thrown away last year.but wont work on anything else

    but it looks like Im going to have to use the antiwpa thing i found, seem to work. but I want your guys thoughts about it.

    the program hooks a file called antiwpa.dll and causing the system to bypass activation. it seems to work but I didn't test it out for a long time, is there any other program or should I use this one?
     
  10. sebus

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  12. sebus

    sebus MDL Guru

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    #12 sebus, Nov 16, 2009
    Not true, Virtual PC 2007 will run on anything
    This is what I run on my dual Atom

    sebus
     
  13. Deichvirus

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    #13 Deichvirus, Nov 19, 2009
    Just use VMLite XP Mode for everyone just go to vmlite.com download the Program and have fun :)
     
  14. urie

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    #14 urie, Nov 19, 2009
    Microsofts Windows Virtual PC , different baby from MS virtual PC2007. Windows Virtual PC won't run on on PC's that don't have a BIOS that supports Virtualisation.
     
  15. sebus

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    #15 sebus, Nov 19, 2009
    Yes, you are right, I never ever said otherwise (Use VPC 2007 RTM)

    sebus