Posts Tagged ‘windows xp’

How to use XP Mode in Windows 7

windows xp mode

Certain versions of Windows 7 have a neat feature called XP Mode that basically lets you run Windows XP inside a virtual machine within Windows 7 in order to run older applications. You can read this post on how to setup XP Mode in Win 7.

XP Mode Windows 7

Connect to a XP Printer from Windows 7

xp to windows 7 printer sharing

Being in IT, one common question I’ve been getting is how to print to a printer connected to a Windows XP machine from Windows 7? Sometimes it’s easy and sometimes not. Read the tutorial below to learn how to share a printer from XP to Win 7.

Share a Printer Between XP and Windows 7

A to Z Index of the Windows XP Command Line

windows xp command line

Think you are a command line Guru in Windows XP? Well, test yourself and see how many commands you actually know! Can you create a Windows shortcut from the command line? Or add a new environment variable? Check out this list of all command prompt commands.

Windows XP Command Line

Transfer File and Settings from XP to Windows 7

windows easy transfer

Are you migrating from Windows XP to Windows 7? If so, you have to perform a clean install of Windows 7, which means you need to properly backup all your files and settings before the installation. Luckily, you can do this with Windows Easy Transfer. Read on to learn more.

Migrate From XP to Windows 7

How to Fix Master Boot Record Errors in XP and Vista

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Ever start up your computer and get an error message like “Missing operating system” or “Error loading operating system”? Well, don’t worry, it’s usually just a corrupted or damaged Master Boot Record (MBR). Once fixed, everything loads fine. Read on.

Fix MBR in XP and Vista

Make the XP Volume Control Look Like Windows 7

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Jealous of the slick Windows 7 volume controls? You can get the same thing on XP with an add-on application that mimics the look & feel. Or you should just think about upgrading, Windows 7 is great!

Windows 7 Volume mod for XP

How To Get Aero Glass on Windows XP

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That’s right, you can actually get an application that gives you Aero Glass on your Windows XP machine. Basically, after installing it will modify your title bars to make them look like they are running Aero, complete with the transparent effects. Neat!

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