Install Vmlite Xp Mode Plugin Install XP Mode

This method also doesnt lose the XP Mode activation and is actually extremely easy to set up.

Install Vmlite Xp Mode Plugin Install XP Mode

Yesterday we showed you one method to install XP Mode in VirtualBox, unfortunately in that situation you lose XPs activation, and it isnt possible to reactivate it.

Today we show you a tried and true method for running XP mode in VirtualBox and integrating it seamlessly with Windows 7.

Note: You need to have Windows 7 Professional or above to use XP Mode in this manner.

Install XP Mode Make sure youre logged in with Administrator rights for the entire process.

The first thing youll want to do is install XP Mode on your system (link below).

Install VirtualBox Next youll need to install VirtualBox 3.1.2 or higher if it isnt installed already.

If you have an older version of VirtualBox installed, make sure to update it.

During setup youre notified that your network connection will be reset.

Check the box next to Always trust software from Sun Microsystems, Inc.

Install VMLite XP Mode Plugin The next thing well need to install is the VMLite XP Mode Plugin.

During the install like with VirtualBox youll be asked to install the device software.

After its installed go to the Start menu and run VMLite Wizard as Administrator.

Select the location of the XP Mode Package which by default should be in C:Program FilesWindows XP Mode.

Accept the EULAand notice that its meant for Windows 7 Professional, Enterprise, and Ultimate editions.

Next, name the machine, choose the install folder, and type in a password.

You can run XP Mode from within the VMLite Workstation right away.

Integration with VirtualBox Since we installed the VMLite Plugin, when you open VirtualBox youll see it listed as one of your machines and you can start it up from here.

Integrate with Windows 7 To integrate it with Windows 7 click on Machine Seamless Mode Here you can see the XP menu and Taskbar will be placed on top of Windows 7.

We have the old XP WordPad sitting next to the new Windows 7 version of WordPad.

This works so seamlessly you forget if your working in XP or Windows 7.

In this example we have Windows Home Server Console running in Windows 7, while installing MSE from IE 6 in XP Mode.

At the top of the screen you will still have access to the VMs controls.

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