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Where to buy Windows XP in Tulsa

Started by Aa5drvr, November 04, 2009, 09:55:55 AM

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Aa5drvr

Have a new machine that requires XP to run some complex but old peripherals.  All the big box stores have replaced all of their Windows versions with the new Windows 7. 

Anyplace I can find a copy of XP in an upgrade form locally?

sgrizzle

You can't upgrade Windows 7 to XP, you would have to buy the full version.

You might try Wholesale Computer Supply. 250-7283

Aa5drvr


patric

"Tulsa will lay off police and firemen before we will cut back on unnecessarily wasteful streetlights."  -- March 18, 2009 TulsaNow Forum


oktommy

If your new machine came with Windows 7 that also includes a fully functioning copy of Windows XP that you run  Virtually within windows 7.  From what I understand it is a fully licensed copy and works quite well.  Should be able to run any xp native applications that you would require you to have XP loaded on your computer.

stageidea

It depends which version.  I believe you need Windows 7 Home Premium at least to run XP compatability mode.  I personally just installed an XP Virtual Machine on the systems that I had issues with when Vista came out.  It allows us to enjoy both worlds happily. 


 

sgrizzle

I believe his issue was with hardware that only works in XP. compatibility mode and virtual PC's won't help in either case.

Nik

I think you need either Windows 7 Professional or Ultimate to run the XP Compatibility Mode (I know Home Premium does not have it), and yes, there are some hardware limitations as well.

stageidea

Quote from: Nik on November 04, 2009, 01:18:42 PM
I think you need either Windows 7 Professional or Ultimate to run the XP Compatibility Mode (I know Home Premium does not have it), and yes, there are some hardware limitations as well.

Yes, sorry you are correct it is Pro or Ultimate..