Synchronized development with Windows 7 - Microsoft announced XP mode more details

Microsoft revealed more technical details about Windows 7 "XP Mode" on Tuesday. On Friday, Microsoft used its Virtual PC (virtual PC) technology makes it easy for Windows 7 users to run applications designed for Windows XP. This Tuesday, Microsoft explained the product. As far as system requirements are concerned, running XP mode is higher than running Windows 7 or XP alone. The minimum memory is 2GB, the chip is limited to Intel and AMD. The problem facing Microsoft is that today's computers can't meet such configuration requirements.

"Some PCs can be reached, some can't. "Currently, it's not clear whether many PCs support XP mode," said Scott Woodgate, director of Microsoft Windows. "

XP mode includes two core points: Windows Virtual PC The engine and a genuine Windows XP SP3 installed under the virtual machine. Although there is no point related to Windows 7, but genuine users of Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Enterprise and Windows 7 Ultimate can download to XP mode for free.

XP mode For small businesses. Woodgate said that this is a type of customer who needs to run Windows XP applications in a Windows 7 environment.

Larger companies may also want to run old programs, but this requires For the installation and management of XP mode machines, for them, Microsoft has a tool called MED-V, Microsoft will release MED-V upgrade within 90 days of Windows 7 to support Windows 7 XP mode.

In Microsoft's existing virtual products, XP mode has an advantage, that is, after installing in XP mode, Windows XP virtual machine works in the background, so users do not need to manage multiple desktops. XP mode can be automatically in Windows. 7 Start the menu to set up shortcuts for XP programs. This is very similar to VMware's Fusion and Parallels.

Woodgate pointed out that XP mode is not a secure solution. In order to ensure the security of the system, users need Install anti-virus software under Windows 7 desktop environment and Windows XP virtual machine.

Beta version XP mode will be released together with Windows 7 RC version on May 5. Microsoft said that the final version of XP mode The release will be based on the beta version of the information Feeding Woodgate expects that Microsoft hopes that the final version of XP mode can be released with Windows 7.

Woodgate revealed that the development of XP Mode is actually synchronized with Windows 7, and Microsoft can strictly adhere to it for such a long time. The secret is really amazing.