You can still create an XP virtual machine using VMWare Player or VirtualBox, by following this tutorial: " How to test Windows 10, 8, 7, Vista, XP for Free, Legally". Alternatively, if you have an old XP license lying around, you can use it to register this installation.ī) If your Windows 8/8.1 or 10 does not include Hyper-V (test that by doing step 4 below - the Home editions for instance don't include Hyper-V), then you won't be able to do this tutorial. This is definitely not convenient for continuous use but will due just fine for testing old software or malware, for example.
After the 30 days run out, you can re-create the virtual machine once again and use it for another 30 days, and so on. It works for Windows 8/8.1 Pro as well.Ī) The resulting virtual machine will run XP non-activated, without a license key, and you can use it for 30 days before it locks down. If you have an XP Setup ISO or an XP installation disc, creating a virtual machine running XP is much easier, but if you don't, you can follow the tutorial below to install XP Mode under Windows 10.
Finally, select the operating system you want to emulate, in this case Windows 7.Īpply and OK the properties and try running the application again.Support for Windows XP has ended, and, although unofficial service packs exist, a better and safer idea would be to run XP as a virtual machine under your current OS if you still need to do some testing under XP. Select the Compatibility tab, then place a tick in the compatibility mode box. At this point, right-click on that file & click properties. In the new explorer window, the application executable will be highlighted. If you right-click on the application shortcut and click Open File Location. If that doesn't work, there is the option to manually set the compatibility mode. When you run this, you will then be able to select the program that is causing you issues, and it will see if there is anything it can do.ĭuring this process, you will be able to select the operating system you want to emulate for this application. Windows 10 has a handy tool that might be able to help you here for the Program Compatibility Troubleshooter on your Windows 10 machine.
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