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How do I run a VHD file in XP mode?

How do I run a VHD file in XP mode?

How to access the Virtual Hard Drive (VHD) for Windows XP mode from Windows 7

  1. Open XP mode.
  2. Click on Start, then on My Computer.
  3. Double click the local drive C:
  4. Go to File » New »Folder.
  5. Rename the folder to XP Mode Files (or any other name that is descriptive).

How do I mount a VHD file in Windows XP?

Windows XP/Vista: How to Attach a VHD File

  1. Continue through the installation process until you come to the Setup Type.
  2. Select Custom from the two available setup types.
  3. Click Next.
  4. From Custom Setup, deselect all features to be installed EXCEPT VHD Mount.
  5. Click Next.
  6. Click Install.

Can I delete Windows XP Mode VHD?

You can remove Windows XP Mode, virtual machines, or Windows Virtual PC if you no longer want to use them. When you remove virtual machines or Windows Virtual PC, files used by the virtual machine, such as virtual hard disk (. vhd) files, are left intact.

Is Windows XP Mode a virtual machine?

Microsoft distributes a Windows XP virtual machine called Windows XP Mode, which you can download if you’re running Windows 7, as I explained earlier. If you’re using Windows 8 or 8.1, you can still get the Windows XP virtual machine, but it requires a bit more work.

How do I turn off Windows XP Mode?

Ctrl+Alt+Delete gives you the shutdown option.

How do I remove XP mode from Windows 7?

  1. Open Control Panel.
  2. Under Programs, click Uninstall a program.
  3. In the left pane, click View installed updates.
  4. Under Microsoft Windows, double-click Windows Virtual PC (KB958559).
  5. Restart the computer to finish the removal.

Is Windows XP Mode free?

Install Windows XP Mode in a Virtual Machine VirtualBox is a free app that allows you to run operating systems in a window. We’re going to install the Windows XP Mode virtual hard drive in VirtualBox. Open VirtualBox. Luckily, Windows XP is old and doesn’t require buckets of RAM to run.