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I tried running Windows XP on a modern laptop using a virtual machine, and it went great

Like many avid Windows OS users, I was also a big fan of Windows XP. There's no exaggeration in saying that it's one of the major reasons Microsoft is a household name among PC users. Feeling ...
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Nearly two and a half decades later, enthusiasts are still keeping Windows XP alive and well on modern hardware

Are we still running Windows XP on modern hardware in 2025? Indeed. A group of hobbyists and enthusiasts is keeping the legacy OS alive by running it on modern hardware. This isn’t just installing it ...
Computerworld

FAQ: What you should know before installing Windows XP SP3

After a week-long delay to take care of a last-minute compatibility bug, Microsoft Tuesday gave the green light to Windows XP Service Pack 3 (SP3). The service pack, undoubtedly the last for the aged ...
Reuters

Hands on: Windows XP Mode works -- but is it worth the trouble?

Windows XP Mode, one of the most hyped features of Windows 7, was designed to integrate XP with Windows 7 so that you can run XP applications from directly inside Windows 7. Microsoft has touted the ...
Ars Technica

Reinstalling Windows XP; hangs on "Installing Devices"

I'm reinstalling Windows XP on a Dell desktop. I get to the point where it says it's installing devices; then, it hangs at 37 minutes. The blurbs to the right rotates through its usual pages.