Squeak 17 #1 May 9, 2011 I'm running a desktp PC that has XP running but from what i remember it's a "roll back" install. Does that mean "7" is on here and i can activate it?You are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 20 #2 May 9, 2011 7 is not on there unless you specifically installed 7. XP will not be running at all if 7 was installed at any point in time.Yesterday is history And tomorrow is a mystery Parachutemanuals.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Arvoitus 1 #3 May 9, 2011 http://www.microsoft.com/windows/virtual-pc/download.aspxYour rights end where my feelings begin. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #4 May 9, 2011 Quote http://www.microsoft.com/windows/virtual-pc/download.aspx you have completely misunderstood either the question asked or the role of that app you linked You are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theonlyski 8 #5 May 9, 2011 QuoteI'm running a desktp PC that has XP running but from what i remember it's a "roll back" install. Does that mean "7" is on here and i can activate it? What does the sticker on the front say? Usually mfgrs will put a sticker on there saying something along the lines of 'Designed for Microsoft Windows XP' or 'Windows Vista' or my Dell just says 'Windows 7' also, look for the CoA key tag... it will say what version of windows, and have your 25 digit activation key on it. That should be what the computer left the mfgr with. Granted, my old Dell (Inspiron e1505 circa 2006) runs Windows 7, just slow and at a reduced performance. ETA: No, if you're running XP, the chances of you having a Windows 7 install on the computer are pretty slim."I may be a dirty pirate hooker...but I'm not about to go stand on the corner." iluvtofly DPH -7, TDS 578, Muff 5153, SCR 14890 I'm an asshole, and I approve this message Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Arvoitus 1 #6 May 9, 2011 Quote Quote http://www.microsoft.com/windows/virtual-pc/download.aspx you have completely misunderstood either the question asked or the role of that app you linked I have no idea what you were asking or what kind of answer you wanted since I figured that if you're so computer illiterate that you can't figure out if its running XP or 7 that there is nothing I can do to help you. The link was more about nitpicking about the fact that if a computer has 7 in it then it can't be running XP.Your rights end where my feelings begin. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amazon 7 #7 May 9, 2011 QuoteI'm running a desktp PC that has XP running but from what i remember it's a "roll back" install. Does that mean "7" is on here and i can activate it? I don't know nuffin bout those funny computer thingies... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theonlyski 8 #8 May 9, 2011 Quote Quote Quote http://www.microsoft.com/windows/virtual-pc/download.aspx you have completely misunderstood either the question asked or the role of that app you linked I have no idea what you were asking or what kind of answer you wanted since I figured that if you're so computer illiterate that you can't figure out if its running XP or 7 that there is nothing I can do to help you. The link was more about nitpicking about the fact that if a computer has 7 in it then it can't be running XP. Just FYI, its called 'XP Mode' on Windows 7 virtual PC. Note the MODE part. While it is still basically Windows XP, there are some differences (though, I haven't done a whole lot of testing to figure it out). It was designed to allow people to keep using their legacy programs on a Windows 7 machine, not to be a full operating system."I may be a dirty pirate hooker...but I'm not about to go stand on the corner." iluvtofly DPH -7, TDS 578, Muff 5153, SCR 14890 I'm an asshole, and I approve this message Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Arvoitus 1 #9 May 9, 2011 Quote Quote Quote Quote http://www.microsoft.com/windows/virtual-pc/download.aspx you have completely misunderstood either the question asked or the role of that app you linked I have no idea what you were asking or what kind of answer you wanted since I figured that if you're so computer illiterate that you can't figure out if its running XP or 7 that there is nothing I can do to help you. The link was more about nitpicking about the fact that if a computer has 7 in it then it can't be running XP. Just FYI, its called 'XP Mode' on Windows 7 virtual PC. Note the MODE part. While it is still basically Windows XP, there are some differences (though, I haven't done a whole lot of testing to figure it out). It was designed to allow people to keep using their legacy programs on a Windows 7 machine, not to be a full operating system. Have you actually installed in onto a Windows 7 and tried it out (XP Mode)?Your rights end where my feelings begin. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theonlyski 8 #10 May 9, 2011 QuoteHave you actually installed in onto a Windows 7 and tried it out (XP Mode)? Yes, I have it on my laptop for testing programs that I write in XP as well as 7."I may be a dirty pirate hooker...but I'm not about to go stand on the corner." iluvtofly DPH -7, TDS 578, Muff 5153, SCR 14890 I'm an asshole, and I approve this message Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Arvoitus 1 #11 May 9, 2011 QuoteQuoteHave you actually installed in onto a Windows 7 and tried it out (XP Mode)? Yes, I have it on my laptop for testing programs that I write in XP as well as 7. So you do realize that its basically poor man's virtualization running a full blown XP and technically speaking you could argue that you've installed XP onto that machine, even though its not running on it natively.Your rights end where my feelings begin. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theonlyski 8 #12 May 9, 2011 Quote Quote Quote Have you actually installed in onto a Windows 7 and tried it out (XP Mode)? Yes, I have it on my laptop for testing programs that I write in XP as well as 7. So you do realize that its basically poor man's virtualization running a full blown XP and technically speaking you could argue that you've installed XP onto that machine, even though its not running on it natively. Sure, if by "poor man's" you mean someone who's willing to shell out the extra $ to buy the Professional, Enterprise or Ultimate versions, then sure."I may be a dirty pirate hooker...but I'm not about to go stand on the corner." iluvtofly DPH -7, TDS 578, Muff 5153, SCR 14890 I'm an asshole, and I approve this message Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Arvoitus 1 #13 May 9, 2011 Quote Quote Quote Quote Have you actually installed in onto a Windows 7 and tried it out (XP Mode)? Yes, I have it on my laptop for testing programs that I write in XP as well as 7. So you do realize that its basically poor man's virtualization running a full blown XP and technically speaking you could argue that you've installed XP onto that machine, even though its not running on it natively. Sure, if by "poor man's" you mean someone who's willing to shell out the extra $ to buy the Professional, Enterprise or Ultimate versions, then sure. The price difference between 64-bit OEM Home Premium and Pro was about 40 eur (~ 60 usd) when I bought it for my desktop which is not that much. Especially considering that VMware Workstation license is about 190 usd, although far more versatile, is somewhat of an overkill if you just want to test stuff on XP.Your rights end where my feelings begin. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theonlyski 8 #14 May 9, 2011 Quote The price difference between 64-bit OEM Home Premium and Pro was about 40 eur (~ 60 usd) when I bought it for my desktop which is not that much. Especially considering that VMware Workstation license is about 190 usd, although far more versatile, is somewhat of an overkill if you just want to test stuff on XP. I get a good dealBut none of this has anything to do with the OP, he was asking if he's RUNNING windows xp, not virtualizing it, if 7 could be 'activated' which the answer would be 'no'. (minus any possible dual booting, but people who know what they're doing have hard times doing that sometimes)"I may be a dirty pirate hooker...but I'm not about to go stand on the corner." iluvtofly DPH -7, TDS 578, Muff 5153, SCR 14890 I'm an asshole, and I approve this message Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
