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Can a Win7 computer run XP?
Can a Win7 computer run XP?
I know that an XP emulator is possible, but can a Win7 motherboard run XP directly? (I'm thinking of a faster computer for my old XP.) Thanks. MasonC http:\\frontal-lobe.info MasonC http:\\frontal-lobe.info |
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Can a Win7 computer run XP?
masonc wrote:
Can a Win7 computer run XP? I know that an XP emulator is possible, but can a Win7 motherboard run XP directly? (I'm thinking of a faster computer for my old XP.) There is no such thing as a "Windows 7 motherboard". There is no such thing as a "Windows XP motherboard". When looking at newer hardware to run an old OS, make sure to check the motherboard maker provides downloads for *drivers* for that old OS. Drivers are the interface between the hardware and OS. An old OS would have embedded drivers for hardware that was released after that old OS was compiled and fixed in stone. It's up the hardware vendors to decide if and how long they provide drivers for the old OS in their new models. So if you are looking at newer, faster, better motherboards on which to run Windows XP, make sure the model(s) you choose provide drivers for Windows XP. Some won't because that is not just an old OS but also an unsupported OS. The hardware will support the old OS but the mobo maker isn't doling out the needed drivers to provide the interface between their newer hardware to the older OS. Some mobo makers still do support Windows XP. You have to check. Sometimes they'll mention supported OSes in the specifications. If not, you have to visit their web site to look at drivers available for a model of theirs. Because it is the drivers (not the hardware) that will drive your selection of a motherboard to match the OS you want to use on that hardware, you need to check if the mobo maker still provides drivers for your old OS. Typically that means you will have to select older mobos to get old OS support (older product, older drivers still available) but those old mobos might be faster, better, or whatever is your criteria than your current ancient mobo. http://www.asus.com/Motherboards/Z97P/specifications/ That does not support Windows XP (no drivers). http://www.asrock.com/mb/Intel/Z77%2...Specifications That does support Windows XP (there are drivers). List the [minimum] criteria for your new mobo. Decide how deep are your pockets. Stick with older mobos, like those with the Intel 7 series chipset (e.g., Z77), since those will have a better chance that the mobo maker still provides the old drivers for their old models. MasonC hxxp: \\fr*ntal-l*be. inf* MasonC hxxp: \\fr*ntal-l*be. inf* That is considered spam, so either put it after a signature delimiter line ("-- \n" or dash dash space newline) or don't bother appending the off-topic fluff. |
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Can a Win7 computer run XP?
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wrote: I know that an XP emulator is possible, but can a Win7 motherboard run XP directly? Of course, assuming that you have or can find device drivers for it. -- St. Paul, MN |
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Can a Win7 computer run XP?
On Wed, 20 May 2015 17:53:30 -0700, masonc wrote:
Can a Win7 computer run XP? I know that an XP emulator is possible, but can a Win7 motherboard run XP directly? (I'm thinking of a faster computer for my old XP.) Thanks. Vanguard LH and Bert: Thanks for the information and suggestions. |
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