XP 32-bit Windows 7 64-bit mode?
Hello
I'm ready to buy a new computer laptop gettng. Its a version of Vista Ultimate 64-bit. It will have the option to upgrade for free windows 7 which I assume is a version of Windows 7 Ultimate 64 bit.
My question to everyone is how experience with the Windows 7 XP Mode. I would like to know if xp mode is a 32-bit or the 64-bit version. My problem is that I have some working software which will not run in the 64-bit system.
Thank you
Hello, orangealum
The Windows 7 XP Mode is a Virtual PC update version that includes a pre-configured Windows XP 32 bit version.
Let us know if that helps.
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