CAN I INSTALL/RUN AN XP VERSION OF QUICKBOOKS IN WINDOWS 7 PRO SB, OEM, & UPGRADE
I am afraid to upgrade my XP Home self-built PC to Win7 Pro 64 because I need XP to run XP software/programs- especially Intuit's QuickBooks, because I don't want to pay for an S/W upgrade. My questions are-1. Will Win7 running in XP Mode install/run QuickBooks that was built/tested for XP?2. Does XP Mode have the same screen resolution restrictions that Vista does with Virtual Machine?3. What's the difference between SystemBuilder(SB) & OEM? 4. Where can I purchase this through MS Store?
October 24th, 2009 12:47am

For overall applications compatibility, run the Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor : For XP Mode, see here: Download Windows XP Mode What do you want to purchase, XP Mode? If so, see above link.
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October 24th, 2009 12:56am

Keith,"3. What's the difference between SystemBuilder(SB) & OEM?"I thought they were the same & they almost are (we both learn something today)OEM: OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) license is a restricted version of Windows that included with a new computer. Manufacturers and vendors ship Windows with OEM license as its deeply discounted when compared with retail copy. OEM license has limitation that it can only perform a clean install or custom install, but not upgrade. Since Windows Vista and including Windows 7, EULA of OEM license can only be installed on one computer, and is forever locked and bounded to the computer (motherboard) of which its installed. In Windows XP, OEM license can be installed on one computer at a time. OEM license is always the least expensive edition, but is available to OEMs only. OEM license also has another variant called System Builder OEM license, which is also an OEM license with lesser discount, has all the same restrictions and limitations of OEM license. But System Builder OEM license may be available to general customer who purchased a new PC (or hardware) from a small system builder via retail store. Hardware vendors perform OEM activation by associating the operating system to the firmware (basic input/output system, or BIOS) of the computer prior to shipping new PC to customer. So no additional actions are required by the user to activate Windows, except when user choose to activate Windows with COA (Certificate of Authenticity) product key, which normally pasted on the casing of the hardware, in the case of not installing Windows with OEM provided image. Support for Windows with OEM license is provided by OEM or system builder, which is usually non-existent. So, end-users are virtually have to support their own."4. Where can I purchase this through MS Store?"Taking this as Win7 Pro x64... yes. (See below)http://store.microsoft.com/microsoft/Windows-7-Professional/product/B985134BThere you go, that ought do it. (Smile)Drew - MS Partner / MS Beta Tester / Pres. Computer Issues
October 24th, 2009 1:33am

If this program worked in Windows XP correctly, you can install XP mode in Windows 7 and then run the program in it. For more information, please refer to Windows XP Mode and Windows Virtual PC frequently asked questions Vivian Xing - MSFT
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October 24th, 2009 10:25am

To use XP Mode / Virtual PC, you need a CPU that supports virtualization, the AMD-V or Intel-VT feature. If you r CPU does not have that support (mine doesn't), you can run Suns VirtualBox then create a XP guest to run your app in. This is what I've done.
October 25th, 2009 3:45am

Thanks everyone. Good news Ztruker- SUNS VIRTUALBOX. My CPU does NOT support virtualization according to the Win7 Uprde Advsor. Is the Advisor reliable on the other devices/info? I might look into changing my CPU "now" instead of some time in the future. I havea home built PC: Nvidia/MB with AMD Athalon 64 X2 3800+ 2MHz, GEFORCE 6600GT, & 3GB DDR.Found out the OEM Pro 32//64 can't be purchased in the uSoft Store. Found them at Fry's for $129.Am leaning towards purchasing the OEM 64bit, installing it on a new WD 150GB second drive,& dual-booting it with my XP Home just to be safe. Once I feel I don't need XP, I'll strip XP from it & use it for extra storage.Any suggestions on going with 64bit or staying with 32bit Win7? I'm still trying to figure out the Advisor's device/driver information output.
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October 26th, 2009 5:19am

Drew1903, et al- RE: SYSTEM BUILDER (OEM) being restricted to ONLY 1 Motherboard/bios/...Fry's Electronics, plus other outlets/stores, is selling the Win7 Pro 32//64 System Builder (OEM) versions without purchasing hardware. But the question of Win7 SB being held to ONLY 1 MOTHERBOARD/bios, has not been definitely answered to my satisfaction. I've tried various places from uSoft Store & Tech Support to Frys component sales person. No one believes this to be true. It would mean if your motherboard got fried/etc, you could not replace nor upgrade it & get Win7 up & running again. I do NOT believe that would be true. Nor can I believe that would be legal regardless of the UELA. We cannot be made to sign/agree toanything that takes away our "rights."The Activation Team might be the next place to try. Anyone know their number?
October 26th, 2009 5:51am

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