Windows 7 gets XP virtual mode

I’m sure you know what Virtual PC is.  Well, Windows 7 is going to have it’s own variant called Windows XP Mode, with some really awesome features.  Not only will it support true hardware virtualization, but you will be able to run XP applications just like a normal Windows 7 Application – open it from the Start menu, minimize/maximize it, all on your Windows 7 desktop.  No longer are you confined to running Virtual applications inside the Virtual PC’s window!

Redmond Pie shows a great overview (with screenshots) of Windows XP Mode (XPM) for Windows 7.

Windows XP Mode (XPM) will be available for download on May 5 2009, and only install on Professional, Ultimate or Enterprise versions of Windows 7.  Also, the processor must be capable of virtualization (Intel VT or AMD-V hardware virtualization technology), and enabled in the BIOS.

Read more about Windows XP Mode here: [Microsoft]

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