If you are running a computer with Windows 7, installing the Windows XP Mode will allow you to run applications that were working fine on Windows XP, but are not compatible with Windows 7.

In order to install Windows XP Mode you need to be running Windows 7 Professional or Windows 7 Ultimate. The XP mode, in fact, requires two separate downloads and installation – you need to download and install Windows XP mode and Windows Virtual PC.

Once installed, you can launch the Windows XO mode from the Start menu on Windows 7 and then install or run an application just like you would on a normal, physical computer.

You can download Windows XP mode from Microsoft’s web site.