Windows 7 gives option to run Windows XP mode, and this feature is not included to Windows 8. So if you want to run Windows XP in a virtual machine on Windows 8 then you have to purchase license first to do that. But here is a tip that let you people help to run Windows XP in Windows 8 to work with old XP applications for free.
Run Windows XP in Windows 8
Requirements:
- Download WindowsXPMode_en-us.exe, which requires a prove that you must have a valid Windows 8 installed
- Download Virtualbox
Step-1
Use an archive tool to open downloaded WindowsXPMode_en-us.exe file as an archive
Step-2
Access “sources/xpm” file inside the opened archive and extract that folder to your computer
Step-3
In “xpm” folder you will find “VirtualXPVHD” file, you have to rename it with VHD extension
Step-4
Install Virtualbox and open renamed “VirtualXPVHD” file there
Enjoy, you are running Windows XP in Windows 8 for free without purchasing any license. So just try this to do and write us about your experience.
See also:
How to Run XP Mode in Windows7
How to Run Chrome OS in Windows 7
Make Windows 8 Bootable USB
How to Dual Boot Windows 8 and Windows 7