How to Run Windows XP in Windows 8

December 27, 2012 Microsoft Geek

Windows 7 gives option to run Windows XP mode, and this feature is not included to Windows 8. So if you want to run Windows XP in a virtual machine on Windows 8 then you have to purchase license first to do that. But here is a tip that let you people help to run Windows XP in Windows 8 to work with old XP applications for free.

Run Windows XP in Windows 8

Requirements:

Download WindowsXPMode_en-us.exe, which requires a prove that you must have a valid Windows 8 installed
Download Virtualbox

Step-1

Use an archive tool to open downloaded WindowsXPMode_en-us.exe file as an archive

Step-2

Access “sources/xpm” file inside the opened archive and extract that folder to your computer

Step-3

In “xpm” folder you will find “VirtualXPVHD” file, you have to rename it with VHD extension

Step-4

Install Virtualbox and open renamed “VirtualXPVHD” file there

Enjoy, you are running Windows XP in Windows 8 for free without purchasing any license.

Category: Windows 8