karachidude Posted October 6, 2009 Share Posted October 6, 2009 Windows 7 : how to know if my cpu support Windows XP Mode,and if it supports the 64bit Architecture.To determine whether your PC works with Windows XP Mode:Step 1. Does my PC have a CPU with support for hardware virtualization?For Intel processors:Download, install and run Intel Processor Identification UtilityNavigate to the CPU Technologies tab and read the value in the “Intel Virtualization Technology” field.If the value is No then your CPU does not support hardware virtualization.If the value is Yes then the CPU supports hardware virtualization. Go on to step 2 belowFor AMD processors:AMD Virtualization Compatibility Check Utility.Step 2. Does my PC BIOS support hardware virtualization, and is it turned on?Instructions to turn on hardware virtualization in your PC BIOS are specific to OEM models. It is important that after changing your BIOS settings the PC is completely shut down at the power switch before restarting so that the new BIOS settings can take place.Examples for some models of some computer manufacturer’s BIOS settings are below:Dell system:Depress the F12 key when boot menu text appears at startupSelect BIOS setup and depress the Enter keyUsing the mouse, expand the Virtualization Support menu item by clicking on the plus to the left of Virtualization Support and select VirtualizationCheck the Enable Intel Virtualization Technology checkboxClick ApplyClick ExitFully shut down (power off), wait a few seconds, and restart your computerHP system:Depress Esc key when prompted at startupDepress the F10 key to Configure BIOSScroll to System Configuration using the arrow keysSelect Virtualization Technology and depress the Enter keySelect Enabled and depress the Enter keyDepress the F10 key to save and exitSelect Yes and depress the Enter keyFully shut down (power off), wait a few seconds, and restart your computerLenovo ThinkPad systems:Depress the blue ThinkVantage key when prompted at startupDepress the F1 key to enter the BIOS setup utilityUsing the arrow keys, scroll to Config and depress the Enter keyScroll to CPU and depress the Enter keyScroll to Intel ® Virtualization Technology and depress the Enter keySelect Enabled and depress the Enter keyDepress Enter key to continueDepress F10 key to save and exitSelect Yes and depress the Enter keyFully shut down (power off), wait a few seconds, and restart your computerEdit:Once you have confirmed your PC can run Windows XP Mode:Windows XP Mode and Windows Virtual PCK'dude Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toshiro Posted October 6, 2009 Share Posted October 6, 2009 Nice tut ^^ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jalaffa Posted October 6, 2009 Share Posted October 6, 2009 Yea - nice. Mine CPU does. And I simply love this feature in Windows 7. Testing all kinds of stuff instantly. No need to reboot or anything.Wzor did post a RTM torrent of it some days ago.Site:http://filez2.wzor.net/Sharecode:get/90ff5fc9ecb23fe90de1969db8e18055/MICROSOFT.WINDOWS.VIRTUAL.PC.AND.XP.MODE.BUILD.7600.16393.RTM.ENGLISH.-WZT.torrentIt's important to uninstall any older Beta or RC before install of it.Uninstall Windows XP Mode and in control panel for installed programs choose to show installed Microsoft updates. And uninstall that Windows Xp Mode (KB...) one also Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karachidude Posted October 6, 2009 Author Share Posted October 6, 2009 mine supports the 64bit architecture but doesnt support virtualization :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tucker Posted October 7, 2009 Share Posted October 7, 2009 How is this mode different to a vboxed xp? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator DKT27 Posted October 7, 2009 Administrator Share Posted October 7, 2009 I don't think that 64Bit architecture means that you can install 64bit OS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karachidude Posted October 8, 2009 Author Share Posted October 8, 2009 How is this mode different to a vboxed xp?The Xp mode in Win7,is specific to processors with hardware virtualization enabled.its different because the XP mode is already inside Win7,and if ur using vbox,u wll have to install XP inside it,make a seperate partition for it,compromise ur pc performance,seperate RAM for it u want it in the vbox permenantly,if its a low end and all the hassle that comes with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karachidude Posted October 8, 2009 Author Share Posted October 8, 2009 I don't think that 64Bit architecture means that you can install 64bit OS.it means the same Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator DKT27 Posted October 8, 2009 Administrator Share Posted October 8, 2009 For first post. You will also need a valid XP.For second post, OK I checked it out. You are right. But I have some questions about 64bit. I heard many programs don't work on it? :unsure: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karachidude Posted October 8, 2009 Author Share Posted October 8, 2009 yes.In most modern 64-bit architectures, both 32-bit and 64-bit computing are supported. A program running in a 32-bit process is said to use the ILP32 model, referring to integers, longs, and pointers. A 64-bit process is said to use the LP64 model. In ILP32, integers, longs, and pointers are 32 bits wide, capable of holding values of up to 232 (unsigned) or 231 (signed). In LP64, integers are still 32 bits wide, but longs and pointers are 64 bits wide, yielding values of up to 264 (unsigned) or 263 (signed).Each memory address in a program's virtual memory address space is numbered, starting with zero. An ILP32 program, therefore, can access as much as 232 bytes of virtual memory, or four gigabytes. That was an awful lot of memory not too long ago, but today many users find it downright cramped. An LP64 program, on the other hand, can address up to 264 bytes of virtual memory, or sixteen exabytes. Which, as the old saying goes, ought to be enough for anybody. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator DKT27 Posted October 8, 2009 Administrator Share Posted October 8, 2009 Well I'm still unsure about it. I heard many programs are made to work on 32bit. So do they work on 64bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bizarre™ Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 @DKT27:32-bit programs should run fine on 64-bit, but not the other way around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator DKT27 Posted October 8, 2009 Administrator Share Posted October 8, 2009 Thanx good to know. Well I remember I had some problems runnin 16bit programs on my PC that is why I asked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hottwire Posted October 9, 2009 Share Posted October 9, 2009 Cheers for this, will be using it dam soon :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bashar Posted October 9, 2009 Share Posted October 9, 2009 Mine Doesnt Support The virtualizationBut i do have the ability to run 64-Bit OS Which is Just fine for me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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