Running fullscreen programs (Like games) in Windows 7 XP Virtual Mode?
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I recently got Windows 7, and I wanted to try the Virtual XP Mode, that emulates a Windows XP OS inside Windows 7, but I realised that I can't run games on it.. Is there any way to do this?
Running a game in Virtual PC is never a good idea. It'd be better if you used VMWare or VBox.
A virtual PC cannot (yet) fully utilise GPU's capabilities so if you're trying to run something graphic intensive, it won't work. I can barely get Lego Racers working in VirtualBox.
(PS: GPU operations are performed by the processor, I don't think there is a program that gives some load to the GPU yet)
ok thanks for your help and support.
Why is everyone trying to run games in XP virtual mode when they run faster and smoother in Windows 7?
[QUOTE=MrDoctor;19091412]Why is everyone trying to run games in XP virtual mode when they run faster and smoother in Windows 7?[/QUOTE]
Because there are some really old games but still good to play that don't detect my GTX 285 (they simply say I don't got enough video memory) and others that say I need 256 MB or more of RAM when I have 6 GB.. But who knows maybe it's because I use a 64 Bit version windows?
Tried using normal comparability mode? I had success with that a few times.
[QUOTE=Nisd;19096203]Tried using normal comparability mode? I had success with that a few times.[/QUOTE]
Yes tried it, but some times it just doesn't work.
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