Dual Boot Windows XP with 7

Is there anywhere I can purchase a downloadable copy of Windows XP Pro for cheap and dual boot with Windows 7 or anywhere to download Windows XP I know Microsoft does not support XP anymore but I am running Windows 7 Home Premium and do not have the compatibility mode and I figure it would just be easier to get another copy of XP.

asked Aug 26 '10 at 22:05

Tyler Hunt
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Microsoft still supports Windows XP SP3 until 2014. They just don't support XP with no Service Packs, SP1 or SP2.

(Aug 26 '10 at 23:11) TheTechDude

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1	you dont need to dual boot aslong as your computer is good enough use virtual box answered Aug 27 '10 at 08:03 Tim Fontana 15.3k●135●199●368 Good point you would be better off doing that, if you only need certain features / programs. (Aug 27 '10 at 09:21) Windows7

Windows 7 does have a compatibility mode, but it depends on what programs you are trying to run. You need to right click the program in question - select Properties - Select Compatibility Tab - Tick check box "Run this program in compatibility mode for" -then select the version of XP you need. Click Apply then OK

answered Aug 27 '10 at 07:17

Geenome
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