220-802 · Question #496
A client is running Windows 7 Ultimate and has a requirement to run a program that only runs under Windows XP. Which of the following could the client utilize?
The correct answer is A. Windows XP Mode. Windows XP Mode, available in Windows 7 Professional, Enterprise, and Ultimate, provides a full virtual Windows XP environment so applications that require XP can run seamlessly.
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A client is running Windows 7 Ultimate and has a requirement to run a program that only runs under Windows XP. Which of the following could the client utilize?
Options
- AWindows XP Mode
- BWindows Hypervisor
- CCompatibility views
- DTPM
How the community answered
(51 responses)- A86% (44)
- B4% (2)
- C2% (1)
- D8% (4)
Why each option
Windows XP Mode, available in Windows 7 Professional, Enterprise, and Ultimate, provides a full virtual Windows XP environment so applications that require XP can run seamlessly.
Windows XP Mode installs a licensed copy of Windows XP SP3 inside Windows Virtual PC and integrates XP applications directly into the Windows 7 taskbar, enabling full compatibility with legacy software that will not run natively on Windows 7. It is a supported feature included with Windows 7 Ultimate at no additional cost.
Windows Hypervisor (Hyper-V) is a server and Windows 8+ virtualization platform not available in Windows 7 Ultimate and would require manual XP installation.
Compatibility View is an Internet Explorer feature for rendering legacy web pages; it does not run non-browser applications.
TPM (Trusted Platform Module) is a hardware security chip used for encryption and secure boot; it has no role in application compatibility.
Concept tested: Windows XP Mode application compatibility in Windows 7
Source: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/topic/windows-xp-mode-3b2c04eb-f7cc-4f3e-b47d-b24ff5b04c08
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