Compaq 8000 Windows 7 XP Mode for HP
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business and productivity applications. Windows XP Mode uses Windows Virtual PC, a new feature in Windows 7, to run many Windows XP productivity applications within XP Mode and launch them from the Windows 7 desktop with just a single click. Disclaimer This document is intended to assist HP - Compaq 8000 | Windows 7 XP Mode for HP - Page 2
automatically. Hardware Requirements Windows XP Mode is a virtualized version of Windows XP, so it requires Windows Virtual PC to execute. Windows Virtual PC can only execute on processors with hardware virtualization support which assists in the trapping and emulation of instructions within a guest - Compaq 8000 | Windows 7 XP Mode for HP - Page 3
Higher System BIOS Requirements The system BIOS must support virtualization technology in addition to the processor having the feature for it to function. By default, the HP system BIOS disables the virtualization support of processors. Virtualization must be enabled for Windows XP Mode to function - Compaq 8000 | Windows 7 XP Mode for HP - Page 4
to select the option you want, then press Enter. To return to the Computer Setup Utilities menu, press Esc. 6. Go to Security > System Security. 7. Set Virtualization Technology to Enable. Figure 1: HP BIOS Virtualization Technology Option 4 - Compaq 8000 | Windows 7 XP Mode for HP - Page 5
turn the computer power OFF while the BIOS is saving the Computer Setup (F10) changes because the CMOS could become corrupted. It is safe to turn off the computer only after exiting the F10 Setup screen. VTd systems Do the following to enable processor virtualization in VTd systems: 1. Turn on or - Compaq 8000 | Windows 7 XP Mode for HP - Page 6
. An exception to the rule above is with the older AMD Sempron processors in the HP Compaq dc5750 and dc5850 Business PCs. The 786E3 and 786F6 system BIOS did not check whether the CPU supported HW virtualization before displaying the option in Computer Setup. Therefore, even though the AMD Sempron - Compaq 8000 | Windows 7 XP Mode for HP - Page 7
to turn off the computer only after exiting the F10 Setup screen. AMI System BIOS HP systems (AiO) that uses an AMI BIOS can access the Virtualization option as follows. Do the following to enable processor virtualization: 1. Turn on or restart the computer. 2. As soon as the computer is turned on - Compaq 8000 | Windows 7 XP Mode for HP - Page 8
BIOS is saving the Computer Setup (F10) changes because the CMOS could become corrupted. It is safe to turn off the computer only after exiting the F10 Setup screen. Windows XP Mode Setup Refer to the Windows Virtual PC: Documentation and videos at http://www.microsoft.com/windows/virtual-pc/support - Compaq 8000 | Windows 7 XP Mode for HP - Page 9
one for XP Mode. Serial devices from a Point of Sale (POS) unit will not redirect correctly through the virtualized client. © 2009 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. The only warranties for HP products and services are set
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Table of Contents:
Introduction
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Disclaimer
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Main features and benefits
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Hardware Requirements
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Minimum Hardware Requirements
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Recommended Hardware Configuration
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System BIOS Requirements
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Virtualization Varieties
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HP System BIOS
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VTx and AMD-V systems
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VTd systems
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AMI System BIOS
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Windows XP Mode Setup
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HP Recommended Settings
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Known Limitations
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Introduction
Windows® XP Mode is a new benefit of Windows 7 Professional, Enterprise, and
Ultimate that helps you install and run many Windows XP-compatible business and
productivity applications. Windows XP Mode uses Windows Virtual PC, a new
feature in Windows 7, to run many Windows XP productivity applications within XP
Mode and launch them from the Windows 7 desktop with just a single click.
Disclaimer
This document is intended to assist HP customers in configuring and installing XP
Mode on HP models only. For any XP Mode questions or concerns, please refer to
the the
Windows Virtual PC: Documentation and videos
at