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Coming Soon – Final Release of Windows XP Mode
Thanks to everyone’s feedback, we’re happy to announce that Windows XP Mode has RTM’d today. We expect to make the final release of Windows XP Mode available via the Microsoft Download Center on October 22nd. OEMs will be able to offer Windows XP Mode on their PCs based on their manufacturing ...
MS confirms Windows XP Mode RTM
MS confirms Windows XP Mode RTM
bit-tech.net — Microsoft has announced that the Windows XP Mode virtualisation system for Windows 7 has hit Release To... Manufacturing status, and will be launched on the same day as Windows 7. (more) MS confirms Windows XP Mode RTM
Windows 7 XP Mode Goes RTM
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techreviewsource.com — With Windows 7's release date coming quickly, it's important to understand how to update your existing computer... to Windows 7, if that's what you elect to do. In performing an update from either XP or Vista, make sure you know the process in order to ... (more) Windows 7: How to Upgrade
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Windows XP Mode hits RTM, will debut alongside Windows 7
TechSpot — Microsoft has announced that "XP Mode" for Windows 7 has reached the Release to Manufacturing (RTM) phase. The completed version will be ready for download in exactly three weeks on October 22 -- the same day Windows 7 will hit store shelves. This is good news for OEMs looking to provide Windows XP Mode for their customers from the get-go. Windows XP Mode is essentially a virtual Windows XP environment running under Windows Virtual PC. It is mostly intended to allow small and mid-sized businesses to use old software that is incompatible with Windows 7 during the transition ...

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Windows XP Mode Goes RTM – Ready For Download On October 22nd
Maximum PC — ... Microsoft announced today via its Windows Blog that it has released the final version Windows XP Mode to manufacturing, and it should be available for download on October 22nd, the day of the Windows 7 launch. Presumably the new version of Virtual PC is included in this RTM, curiously however, no mention of this was made. Microsoft has also not indicated if this would be available early for MSDN or TechNet subscribers, but let’s face it, October 22nd isn’t as far away as it used to be. ...

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