220-802 · Question #381
Which of the following statements is true about XP mode in Windows 7?
The correct answer is B. Only the Professional and the Ultimate versions support Windows XP mode. Windows XP Mode was a feature introduced with Windows 7 that allowed users to run a licensed copy of Windows XP in a virtualized environment (using Windows Virtual PC), enabling compatibility with older XP-only applications. This feature was available only in Windows 7…
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Which of the following statements is true about XP mode in Windows 7?
Options
- AWindows XP mode was only available in Windows Vista and it is not available in Windows 7.
- BOnly the Professional and the Ultimate versions support Windows XP mode.
- CAll versions of Windows 7 support Windows XP mode when the feature is installed.
- DOnly the Ultimate version of Windows 7 supports Windows XP mode.
How the community answered
(26 responses)- A4% (1)
- B88% (23)
- D8% (2)
Explanation
Windows XP Mode was a feature introduced with Windows 7 that allowed users to run a licensed copy of Windows XP in a virtualized environment (using Windows Virtual PC), enabling compatibility with older XP-only applications. This feature was available only in Windows 7 Professional, Enterprise, and Ultimate editions - not in Home Premium or Starter. Answer B correctly identifies Professional and Ultimate as two editions that support it. Answer A is false - XP Mode was never part of Vista; it was a Windows 7 feature. Answer C is false - not all editions support it. Answer D is false - Ultimate was not the only supported edition; Professional also supports XP Mode.
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