Microsoft Unveils Windows XP Mode RC

Microsoft has announced that the availability of the release candidate of Windows XP Mode, a free component that will allow Windows 7 to run legacy applications from Windows XP using virtualisation. Windows XP Mode is actually a virtualised version of a Windows XP Service Pack 3 installation that can be called upon at any time. Because it is an operating system on its own, it is recommended that necessary patches and security software are installed. Windows XP Mode will...