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Windows 7: Can I run my current Windows XP software programs on Windows 7?
- 8/28/09 1:18 PM
depends...
by hugh2112 - 8/22/09 3:51 AM In reply to: Can I run my current Windows XP software programs on Windows 7? by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
most likely you will be, either because the Windows 7 coding may be similar to XP's or through a compatibility mode like the one used in Vista
window 7 forum
by bakoyema - 8/22/09 4:43 AM In reply to: Can I run my current Windows XP software programs on Windows 7? by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
I do not know the answer. What should we do when the time comes?
Windows 7 XP Mode
by blusmk - 8/22/09 4:48 AM In reply to: Can I run my current Windows XP software programs on Windows 7? by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
Windows XP Mode will only run on Windows 7 Professional and Windows 7 Ultimate editions and requires a virtualization engine, such as Windows Virtual PC.
Windows Virtual PC requires a CPU with the Intel® Virtualization Technology or AMD-V™ feature turned on. This feature must be enabled in the system BIOS.
This is straight from Microsoft
XP and Windows 7 Upgrade and software compatability
by retpecs - 8/22/09 6:25 AM In reply to: Can I run my current Windows XP software programs on Windows 7? by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
I am not a super techy other than what I do at home but I upgraded my HP laptop, Mac, and my son's Gateway Laptop to Windows 7, RC with no problem. We don't have a lot of new software, everything works fine so far.
Good luck
Yes....and NO.
by mmattern1974 - 8/22/09 7:14 AM In reply to: Can I run my current Windows XP software programs on Windows 7? by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
Windows 7 Virtual XP will only be available for Windows 7 Professional, Enterprise and Ultimate versions. It is a Microsoft customization of their Virtual PC program that (in RC stage) requires a download of the Windows XP distribution.
You should be able to run any programs that work with XP but not on Windows 7. Be prepared because it is a whole new "machine" inside your machine which will require management for both platforms (XP and 7) such as security software.
Also be aware that to my knowledge there will be no direct upgrade path to Windows 7 from Windows XP. It will be a full, clean install with a folder containing all of your old files.
it's possible yet, why should you?
by shelpif111 - 8/22/09 7:14 AM In reply to: Can I run my current Windows XP software programs on Windows 7? by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
Imagine you are happily married a 2nd.time to a very sexy woman who lite up the man in you.Your 1st. wife & Mother of your children was a good wife but with the years passing, you became a bit bored!
Would you really want the 2 of them in bed with you at same time?
You made the right move and disconnected from the 1st. woman, continue this way with your PCs. never experience unwanted problems, and just be happy.
XP programs with Windows 7
by mlpelz - 8/22/09 7:15 AM In reply to: Can I run my current Windows XP software programs on Windows 7? by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
I have windows 7RC on an older computer and I have installed programs that ran with windows 95 and have had no problems. Just like XP there is a compatibility tab when you right click on the program and click on the properties tab. Windows 7, after installing will make suggestions to what the program may run best at and you can either excet that or try a different compatibily mode. There is a vertual XP mode that requires additional memory and hard drive space but I believe that is more for businesses that don't want to change their software to operate in Windows 7.
Win 7 Professional Version
by tosim00 - 8/22/09 7:45 AM In reply to: Can I run my current Windows XP software programs on Windows 7? by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
Yes, but you must get (at least), the Professional version.
If you have an XP license it doesn't matter
by BigGuns149 - 8/28/09 7:22 PM In reply to: Win 7 Professional Version by tosim00If one has a license for XP one can run XP in a virtual machine regardless of what version of Windows 7 that one has. VirtualBox can run XP in a virtual machine just fine and it doesn't require VT support like Windows Virtual PC does.
Furthermore, as other have noted a lot of older software runs fine under Windows 7 without using virtual machines. Sure, there is quite a bit of legacy software that will need an XP virtual machine, but a lot of software will not require XP mode at all.
XP virtualization software
by iJohnE - 8/22/09 9:21 AM In reply to: Can I run my current Windows XP software programs on Windows 7? by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
Yes, windows 7 does have the ability to run your XP programs in a virtual machine. I'm not exactly sure how it works, but I do know that it will only be available on Professional versions and up. So if you're planning on using Home Premium, you're out of luck.
no use
by yik44 - 8/22/09 10:39 AM In reply to: Can I run my current Windows XP software programs on Windows 7? by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
dual boot partition your hard disk if use 32 bit no need dual boot virtualization software but if u want to try for more performance try dual boot in PC hard disk partition it
XP Compatibility vs. Windows 7
by jwmore - 8/22/09 10:49 AM In reply to: Can I run my current Windows XP software programs on Windows 7? by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
This is a question that has several parts to the answer. First,consider that there are many different types of software that will run on XP that have difficulty installing on Vista, the next generation up from XP. Vista (and Windows 7) has a compatibility feature built in. However, that feature only works in an ideal world. Windows 7 is the next generation up from Vista. So, now you are exponentially ten or more times removed from XP. I have tested the Windows 7 Beta and two RCs (Release Candidates; build 7100 and build 7200)and found them to be the best that Bill Gates, et al, have come up with, yet. That does not mean they are the magic bullet for PCs. The compatibility issue is even more pronounced in Windows 7. My best advice: even when the software says it is compatible with an OS, test it or find someone who has tested it on a particular OS. Stay hooked with two or more forums like this one and ask questions.
Yes you can
by josemariahorta - 8/22/09 10:55 AM In reply to: Can I run my current Windows XP software programs on Windows 7? by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
Hi
I've been using Win 7 ultimate RC for some time now. I'm running almost all my software (Including MVP Bridge, which I bought almost ten years ago. And there are no updates for it). Never had a problem except with Zone Alarm Internet Suite (I'm using Kaspersky beta for Win 7 valid till next October when I hope ZA will take care of the problem)
I suggest you, before installing any software, to follow these steps:
1 - Right click the setup icon;
2 - Go to Properties;
3 - Go to the Compatibility tab
4 - Mark the first box Compatibility Mode
5 - Select Windows Vista SP2
6 - Accept
and you are ready. You should do this with every single software you use.
The real problem with Win 7 is hardware. No miracles here.
By the way, Win 7 is the ONLY windows OS, since the beginning of times, that put a smile on my face. And I used them all except Vista.
can I run my current Windows XP software programs on
by faisalbassher - 8/22/09 4:31 PM In reply to: Can I run my current Windows XP software programs on Windows 7? by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
YES you can run your current Windows XP on Windows 7
WinXP Programs on Win7
by Zekeronenine - 8/22/09 4:46 PM In reply to: Can I run my current Windows XP software programs on Windows 7? by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
I built a new system specifically to test the Windows 7 Operating System (OS) in both "BETA" and "Release Candidate 1" versions. These free evaluation versions are deployed as the Ultimate Package (as opposed to Basic, or even Home Premium, Business/Professional, etc.). That being said, I have yet to find a reason to use the virtualization function called XPM (XP Mode).
XPM is only available in Business/Professional and Ultimate versions of the OS. To my knowledge, this mode is specifically geared towards businesses that have programs that have been custom-coded to run on WinXP. Previously, I ran multiple WinXP computers in my house, I did not make the jump to Vista when it was available.
To operate the hardware on my PC, I have had to used Windows Vista drivers for the best performance. I have run a few video games with no fall out, and also have run MS Office 2003, iTunes, AVG (anti-virus), and a few other programs without an issue.
Check to see if the version of software you are running can run on Windows Vista. Check to see if the hardware you are running has drivers for Windows Vista or Win7 available. Most good software/hardware sites will have a forum (like CNET does) that will allow you to post any questions about it. If you are not a friend of forums, usually there is a techsupport e-mail address if you dig just below the surface.
Hope this was helpful,
Z
P.S. Two more months until Win7 is released (10/22/09)!!
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