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Does Windows 7's XP mode require hardware virtualization? What are the requirements to run XP mode?

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Does Windows 7's XP mode require hardware virtualization? This old post indicates hardware virtualization is required, some articles say it no longer is. Do I need a CPU with hardware virtualization? Does the CPU need to be 64 bit to run Windows 7 XP mode?

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You do not need hardware virtualization. Originally XP Mode required it, but now with Windows 7 service pack 1 it is not required. If you are not running SP1 (shame on you) then you can download a XP Mode update (step 4 on the XP Mode download page)…

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