We’ve been as excited about the Windows 7 RC release as everyone else and have installed it on multiple devices with mostly good results. The only problem install had to do with the driver, not the fault of Windows 7 and not unexpected. Earlier beta versions of Windows 7 ran very well and the RC version should too, as it’s the precursor of the commercial release we’ll see later this year. One of the most interesting features of Windows 7 is the XP Compatibility mode, which is basically a Virtual PC that lets you install Windows XP inside to allow the continued use of programs that require XP to run. It’s included in Windows 7 and PC Magazine has a thorough article explaining the ins and outs of XP Compatibility. Not all is peachy with it, however, as witnessed by their initial comments:
In reality, the beta of XPM is a mixed bag of clever programming, appalling kludges, missed opportunities, and challenges to the ingenuity of even the most experienced Windows user. To be fair, however, this is indeed a beta, and we would hope quite a lot will change between now and the final release.
The article goes on to share some insightful tips on how to get the most out of XP mode; it’s a must-read for anyone who needs to run XP inside Windows 7.
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