Easy Steps to Install Windows XP on Windows 8
- windows8support
- Nov 10, 2017
- 2 min read
Running two different operating systems on one computer can easily widen your company’s options when it comes that which software can be used in your device. Microsoft includes the feature called Windows XP Mode in Windows 7 operating system that enables you to run Window XP programs. But the same program is not included in Windows 8 but you can otherwise run Windows XP in Windows 8 in couples of different ways. Despite this in case you are not able to find the method to install Windows XP on Windows 8 then you can take help from the technical specialist available at Windows 8 Help Number.
Below we have mentioned two different methods to install the Windows XP on Windows 8 which can be easily performed on your own or directly contact at Windows 8 Helpline to have instant support.
With a Copy of Windows XP
First, you need to download and install the free VMWare Player application from VMWare's website
Launch VMWare Player and follow the prompts to create a new virtual machine
After this, you have to enter your Windows XP product key, username, password and additional information in the provided fields when prompted
At last, simply click the "Player" menu in VMWare Player and select "Unity" to integrate the functionality of Windows XP with Windows 8
Without a Copy of Windows XP
Here you need to download and install free VirtualBox software on your computer device
After this, you have to download the Windows XP Mode EXE file from Microsoft's website
Here simple open the Windows XP Mode EXE file in an archive viewing application such as 7-Zip or WinZip
Next, you have to place the "Sources/XPM" file within the Windows XP Mode EXE file and extract it to a new folder on your hard drive
Further, you have to locate the VirtualXPVHD file within the extracted Sources/XPM file, copy it to a new location on your computer device and rename it with the extension "VHD"
At last open VirtualBox and open the VirtualXPVHD VHD file to begin using Windows XP on your Windows 8 computer device
For more guidance and support regarding Windows 8, feel free to contact our support service by dialing a toll-free Windows 8 Technical Support Number – (+1-800-439-2178) that is offered in order to provide support to the Windows 8 users. Here the experts will assist you with a call with all possible solutions and guidance. At our support service, we also provide help via online chat and invoice email and offer remote access service where the technicians will take your device on remote and will and solve the problems from his/her place.
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