Windows 7 To Include "Windows XP Mode"

Z80xxc! writes "Paul Thurrott's WinSuperSite reports that Windows 7 will include a built-in virtual machine with a fully licensed copy of Windows XP Professional SP3. The VM runs in a modified version of Virtual PC, and applications running in the VM can interact directly with the host operating system as if they were running on the Windows 7 installation itself. While details are scarce for now, it looks as if this feature will only be available as a (free) addon for Professional, Enterprise and Ultimate editions of Windows 7. Also, a processor supporting hardware virtualization will be required, indicating that this is perhaps aimed more at power users and corporate users, rather than consumers. Microsoft confirmed the feature last night."

Comments

Re:And who needs it most?

[Lord Lode]

I think companies are more likely to depend on old software that runs only on XP. So they target the correct users indeed.

Most non-corporate users only use programs to browse the tubes, print documents, send email and view photo's, nothing that depends on XP :)

Re:Requested by the Military

[wwphx]

I hope this causes them to upgrade their VirtualPC as it doesn't support USB devices currently.