220-802 · Question #172
In which of the following operating systems does Windows XP mode come as a free download to be used for application compatibility?
The correct answer is B. Windows 7 Professional. Windows XP Mode was a free Microsoft download available exclusively for Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Enterprise, and Windows 7 Ultimate editions. It used Windows Virtual PC to run a licensed copy of Windows XP SP3 in a virtual environment, enabling legacy application…
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In which of the following operating systems does Windows XP mode come as a free download to be used for application compatibility?
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- AWindows 7 Starter
- BWindows 7 Professional
- CWindows Vista Business
- DWindows 7 Home Premium
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(53 responses)- A2% (1)
- B92% (49)
- C2% (1)
- D4% (2)
Explanation
Windows XP Mode was a free Microsoft download available exclusively for Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Enterprise, and Windows 7 Ultimate editions. It used Windows Virtual PC to run a licensed copy of Windows XP SP3 in a virtual environment, enabling legacy application compatibility. Windows 7 Starter and Windows 7 Home Premium did not support Windows XP Mode. Windows Vista was a different OS generation and XP Mode was not available for it at all. This distinction between Windows 7 editions is a common exam topic.
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