Download and install Windows XP Mode Windows XP Mode requires downloading and installing the files below. Download/install this first:* 1) Windows XP Mode *Windows XP Mode is a 500 Mb file and may take several minutes to download. **Enables Windows XP Mode for PCs without Hardware Assisted Virtualization Technology. For more information, visit the Frequently Asked Questions page. Download/install this second: 2) Windows Virtual PC 3) Download/install this third:** Windows XP Mode update You are not eligible to download Windows XP Mode. You must have Windows 7 Professional, Enterprise, or Ultimate to run Windows XP Mode. To upgrade visit Windows 7 Anytime Upgrade. Once you have installed Windows XP Mode, click the Windows 7 Start button , then select All Programs > Windows Virtual PC > Windows XP Mode to begin setup. For information on how to set up Windows Virtual PC and Windows XP Mode, check out "Running Windows XP Mode with Windows Virtual PC" on the Support and Videos page.