Windows 7 / Getting Started

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Configuring Windows XP Mode

After you've installed the virtual Windows XP system, you need to configure it and then install software:

1. From the Tools menu in the virtual machine, select Settings. This allows you to configure a variety of system settings that apply to the virtual machine.
2. The first thing that you will do when you start Windows XP Mode is to set the password used by Virtual Windows XP. Enter the password, and a confirmation of that password, before clicking the Next button.
3. Next, you will be asked to configure the update policy for the virtual Windows XP subsystem. Because this is a fully functional Windows XP Pro installation, it will have the same network vulnerabilities that a standalone Windows XP system would.
   Tip: Because the virtual Windows XP system is fully licensed,we suggest you turn on Automatic Updates, unless there is a good reason not to, and you are fully aware of the consequences of that choice.
4. Once you've completed these steps, the virtual Windows XP system will start up for the first time. The system will "set itself up" just like it would for a regular installation. It will also enable the integration features that allow Windows XP Mode to tie into Windows 7.

Virtual Windows XP Menus

The system window that Virtual Windows XP opens on your desktop has several menus across the top, allowing you to configure the virtual system as needed.

Action Menu

Table below explains the available options.

Table-Action Menu

View Full Screen	This item expands the virtualWindows XP system window to the full size of your screen.
Sleep	Puts the virtualWindows XP system to sleep.Does NOT put yourWindows 7 system to sleep, however.
Restart	Restarts and reloads the virtualWindows XP system.
Close	Quits the virtualWindows XP system and closesWindows Virtual PC.Does not exitWindows 7.

USB Menu

This menu lists all USB devices that Windows has identified and gives you the option of attaching/detaching and sharing/not sharing each device.

Tools Menu

This menu has two options as shown in Table below.

Disable integration features	This item turns off theWindows XP integration withWindows 7 and runs the virtualWindows XP system as a separate, discrete virtual system. If you have previously disabled integration, reselecting this item will turn the integration features back on.
Settings	Brings up the Virtual PC settings dialog box.This dialog shows the various system settings configured for your virtualWindows XP system. If you have shut down the virtualWindows XP system, but have the Virtual PC window up, you can modify these settings. Note that this is only possible if the virtualWindows XP system is not running.