Most PCs can't run Windows 7 'XP Mode'

[ware4me]

There's been a lot of excitement generated about a new feature for Windows 7: XP Mode, or the ability to run Windows XP in a virtual machine on top of Windows 7, seamlessly integrated into the interface of the new OS.

That will allow you to have all the advantages of Windows 7 without giving up your older applications that require XP. If you're buying a new PC for Win7 or you're upgrading a fairly recent one, all's good. However, PC Magazine warns that many older systems don't have processors that support virtualization and thus won't be able to run XP Mode.

That includes older Core 2 Duos and Pentium M processors, as well as many AMD processors. Specifically, you need a processor that's Intel VT or AMD-V capable.

More at: PCMag

[LittleVexy]

Who needs WinXP... It's too old. This isn't 2001.

[ware4me]

Some programs never were updated for vista... and some were good programs, you know?
*bites Vexy 2001 times*

[stukasa]

I like XP. I'm not planning to switch my OS until I get a new computer, which probably won't be for a couple years at least.

[zefiris]

Who needs WinXP... It's too old. This isn't 2001.

meeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee. Win vista was bad. Win 7 will probably be worse. I think win xp is the best they have to offer.

[darkandshadow]

I currently dual boot with Win 7 on top of my Win XP.

Win

[ware4me]

I tested win7 on my laptop and ran nicely, maybe i'll think to upgrade my desktop