Running Windows XP on Windows 8.1 setup involves specific steps and compatibility considerations.

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DonMcOne
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03-09-2016, 12:36 AM

Looking into ways to set up Windows XP on a different disk partition and pick the boot option. You’ll likely need tools like DiskPart or GParted for this task. Let me know if you want more details!

DonMcOne

03-09-2016, 12:36 AM #1

Looking into ways to set up Windows XP on a different disk partition and pick the boot option. You’ll likely need tools like DiskPart or GParted for this task. Let me know if you want more details!

DMDan
Junior Member

03-09-2016, 01:49 AM

What makes sense for you is understanding why you're interested in installing Windows XP, even though it might not work with your current equipment.

DMDan

03-09-2016, 01:49 AM #2

What makes sense for you is understanding why you're interested in installing Windows XP, even though it might not work with your current equipment.

GrefGb
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244

03-09-2016, 02:12 AM

XP means love. XP represents life. Perhaps it's about running an older program.

GrefGb

03-09-2016, 02:12 AM #3

XP means love. XP represents life. Perhaps it's about running an older program.

Blue_Fox_Lady
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194

03-15-2016, 02:40 AM

Visit the official download page for VirtualBox at the provided link.

Blue_Fox_Lady

03-15-2016, 02:40 AM #4

Visit the official download page for VirtualBox at the provided link.

TheMonkeyBro
Member

03-18-2016, 10:33 AM

Unless it's a specially built program just for XP, I think they wouldn't face any issues running it on 7 or 8.

TheMonkeyBro

03-18-2016, 10:33 AM #5

Unless it's a specially built program just for XP, I think they wouldn't face any issues running it on 7 or 8.

Crazydog300
Senior Member

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03-18-2016, 11:01 AM

No, I'm here to help with that. Would you like guidance on setting up a virtual machine or dual boot setup?

Crazydog300

03-18-2016, 11:01 AM #6

No, I'm here to help with that. Would you like guidance on setting up a virtual machine or dual boot setup?

AmandaG27
Junior Member

03-18-2016, 11:23 AM

He aims for dual booting yet might prefer a virtual machine instead.

AmandaG27

03-18-2016, 11:23 AM #7

He aims for dual booting yet might prefer a virtual machine instead.

Ariadne111
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03-18-2016, 02:01 PM

I'm setting up a dual boot configuration. I require Windows XP for games that don't work on Windows 8.1. Given my PC's performance, I'm worried the VM might not run them smoothly.

Ariadne111

03-18-2016, 02:01 PM #8

I'm setting up a dual boot configuration. I require Windows XP for games that don't work on Windows 8.1. Given my PC's performance, I'm worried the VM might not run them smoothly.

DapperMD
Member

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03-18-2016, 03:15 PM

VM doesn’t allow D3D speed boosts, meaning you won’t be able to run games smoothly on a VM stick with XP. If you can still play on that system, switching to another OS might make a big difference.

DapperMD

03-18-2016, 03:15 PM #9

Tyazoyd
Member

03-25-2016, 07:39 AM

#10

You're facing compatibility issues because some games don't work on XP or 32-bit systems. It might not be possible to run them, but you can explore alternatives like emulators or different platforms.

Tyazoyd

03-25-2016, 07:39 AM #10

You're facing compatibility issues because some games don't work on XP or 32-bit systems. It might not be possible to run them, but you can explore alternatives like emulators or different platforms.

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