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Running Windows 7 doesn’t lock you into XP mode if you really need Windows XP. There are lots of alternatives. READ MORE

If you are looking for in-place migration of Windows XP desktops, you could use Laplink’s PC Mover. But if you want to preserve your Windows XP desktop and switch back to it when you need to run an application that doesn’t work on Windows 7, then you should consider Zinstall’s XP7. It creates an XP virtual machine (VM) with all of your old applications and files just a mouse click away. “Consider” is the operative word, however. The product idea is sound; the implementation is lacking. READ MORE

Windows XP Mode is a simple, single-user virtualization solution that allows users to move to Windows 7 and still access old, incompatible applications. Here are five setup secrets and five gotchas to watch out for. READ MORE

Migrating to Windows 7 does not have to be an all-or-nothing proposition for a large enterprise. This article addresses the highest-impact elements of operating system migration and how to balance its cost with support of a heterogeneous environment. READ MORE