Microsoft: 'Windows 7 XP Mode code is ready to go'

Redmond hoping to woo users to upgrade

By silicon.com, 2 October 2009 10:01

NEWS

Microsoft announced yesterday it has finalised the code for Windows 7's XP Mode.

The mode, which was announced back in April, will allow XP programs to run in Redmond's upcoming operating system.

XP Mode is to be released on 22 October, the same day Windows 7 is to be released to the general public.

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Microsoft has finalised code for its XP Mode
(Photo credit: Renai LeMay/ZDNet.com.au)

Microsoft hopes XP Mode will combat any compatibility problems users have when upgrading to the latest version of the operating system - one of the major gripes users had with Microsoft Vista.

For the full story on Windows 7 XP Mode's code, see CNET News.com.

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  1. 1. GALLEYSLAVE

    I think I'll wait and see! VISTA WAS A PUP, and I won't get caught again!

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