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Windows 7 with platform that requires XP - Kat

Posted: Aug 11, 2011

Ok here is my question. Does anyone have Windows 7 Professional on their computer and use it for a platform that requires Windows XP?

The reason I'm asking is...I want to buy a new computer but you cannot get Windows XP any longer, only Windows 7. I talked to tech support at Dell and they told me that if I am wanting XP, I will need to go with Windows 7 Professional or Ultimate. They said that XP runs inside of that, whatever that means. I am wondering since XP runs inside of it, does it make it compatible with the transcription platforms that require XP or does it cause any glitches. I'd love to hear from anyone who has windows 7 and knows anything about this. I didnt ask the tech support about the transcription platform because I dont think he would be familiar with a transcription platform.

XP and Windows 7 - Technerd

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I really don't know but I have 2 computers and couldn't use my new one with the work platform so had to use an older ancient one that had XP on it. I really want to work on my new one because it has more memory, is faster, etc. and would love to buy an all-in-one PC but they all have 7. I was wondering, too, about reverting back to XP on a computer that came with 7..if it's possible and how to do it. If you are super techy, I know I have heard you can run both OS's on the same computer by creating partitions. It's complicated and you'd have to Google to figure out how but I heard it IS a possibility!

Good luck!

Go to TigerDirect.com and buy a refurbished with XP - Mineisgreat

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I purchased a refurbished computer 3 months ago from TigerDirect that runs with XP. I only needed the tower itself and it cost me around $200. This was the best purchase I have made in a long time!

I had W7 Pro with XP - DID NOT work - ruby

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They tried setting me up but the XP would not allow function of the USB foot pedal!!! I bought this computer they had approved of. Windows 7 was so funky couldn't make production. Ended up doing total reformat of my XP and still using it. I agree go to tiger direct and buy refurbished.

New computer - Ultra

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Sounds like what you need is a "dual-boot" system. With the new computers and the wonderful capacity hard drives, you just make a new partition on the hard drive for the XP system. (You will need original disks for the installation).

When you boot up your computer, it will ask you "Where do you want to go today?"

This has been the best way to keep business info separate from stuff I use at home.

Have fun with your new computer! It's going to be FAST!!!!

Windows XP - XP MT

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My IT folks said my Winscribe/Allscript for their clinic will NOT work with Windows and XP. So I bought a brand new 17 inch laptop (good price) from HP and my friend removed Windows 7 and put XP on my computer for me as the operating system. It works great. It does nullify the warranty they told me.

My friend had to find and download all the drivers, which was time consuming.

To save money, you probably have to go to a used computer.

I wonder when the platforms will catch up to the new technology.

Virtual Machine. - radMT

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I have a Windows 7 computer but my platform requires XP - so my company installed "Virtual Machine" which puts XP on my computer. I just switch over to XP when it's time to work :)

Windows 7/XP - noyb

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You can, but in a roundabout way. I bought a new hard drive and installed XP FIRST. I used Paragon partition magic free version (after i had updated windows and installed all drivers) to split the hard drive in two. Then I installed Windows 7 on the other half of the hard drive. This makes a dual-boot system; when you start up every day it will give you a choice of which system you want to use. There are even articles on the Microsoft website and the internet. Hope this helps.

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