Hello, I am purchasing a new computer. The one I am currently using had
windows XP installed by the seller. I have updated to SP3. I will be using
Windows 7 with the Windows XP virtual option and have no idea how I can
download Windows XP SP3 onto my new computer. I cannot find anything on
downloads other than updates to SP3. I did not get a Windows disk when I
originally purchased my computer as it was already installed. What is the
process to download a new copy to my new computer? Any help/suggestions
will be greatly appreciated.

Thank you...............Ralph

Ralph, if you are using a virtual option of WinXP then SP3 is a non
issue. Virtual OS's can be treated very badily and still have no effect on
the host OS. They are often used for testing and experimentation.
"ralphjramirez" <ralphjramirez@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:5D584F4D-E5F7-463E-B43D-886193BE7E65@microsoft.com...
> Hello, I am purchasing a new computer. The one I am currently using had
> windows XP installed by the seller. I have updated to SP3. I will be
> using
> Windows 7 with the Windows XP virtual option and have no idea how I can
> download Windows XP SP3 onto my new computer. I cannot find anything on
> downloads other than updates to SP3. I did not get a Windows disk when I
> originally purchased my computer as it was already installed. What is the
> process to download a new copy to my new computer? Any help/suggestions
> will be greatly appreciated.
>
> Thank you...............Ralph

Slipstreamed Windows XP CD Using SP3
<http://www.theeldergeek.com/slipstreamed_xpsp3_cd.htm>


Windows XP Service Pack 3 - ISO-9660 CD Image File
<http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=2FCDE6CE-B5FB-4488-8C50-FE22559D164E&displaylang=en>


Windows XP SP3 CD
<https://om2.one.microsoft.com/opa/Validation.aspx?StoreID=d7a098f4-4034-4ccb-a785-9e890e6b4f5b&LocaleCode=en-us&JavaScriptOn=yes>


SP3 CD Order the Windows XP SP3 CD
<http://www.microsoft.com/windows/products/windowsxp/sp3/default.mspx>


<http://www.microsoft.com/communities/newsgroups/en-us/default.aspx?&lang=en&cr=US&guid=&sloc=en-us&dg=microsoft.public.windowsupdate&p=1&tid=2b5a2 9fc-3247-468c-b10c-ac4cb925f11d&mid=f71c046a-c873-468c-a778-4d9a13357e15>




"ralphjramirez" wrote:

> Hello, I am purchasing a new computer. The one I am currently using had
> windows XP installed by the seller. I have updated to SP3. I will be using
> Windows 7 with the Windows XP virtual option and have no idea how I can
> download Windows XP SP3 onto my new computer. I cannot find anything on
> downloads other than updates to SP3. I did not get a Windows disk when I
> originally purchased my computer as it was already installed. What is the
> process to download a new copy to my new computer? Any help/suggestions
> will be greatly appreciated.
>
> Thank you...............Ralph

ralphjramirez wrote:
> Hello, I am purchasing a new computer. The one I am currently using had
> windows XP installed by the seller. I have updated to SP3. I will be using
> Windows 7 with the Windows XP virtual option and have no idea how I can
> download Windows XP SP3 onto my new computer. I cannot find anything on
> downloads other than updates to SP3. I did not get a Windows disk when I
> originally purchased my computer as it was already installed. What is the
> process to download a new copy to my new computer? Any help/suggestions
> will be greatly appreciated.
>
> Thank you...............Ralph

http://www.microsoft.com/windows/vir.../download.aspx

"Note: Windows XP Mode is a 500 Mb file and may take
several minutes to download."

That means, if you want to use Windows XP mode in Windows 7,
the files for Windows XP are in that download.

Also notice on that page, that there is a "hardware check"
step as well. When you purchase your new computer, you
need to check whether it supports VT-x or not.

"Can my PC run Windows XP Mode?"

The virtualization hardware support required is described here.
Intel calls their virtualization feature Vanderpool or VT-x.
AMD calls their feature Pacifica or AMD-V.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/X86_virtualization

Intel processors are split, into some cheaper processors
that don't have the Vanderpool turned on. This is a
marketing decision by Intel. It is likely that all the
processors have the necessary registers on the processor
silicon, but by a manufacturing option, the cheaper
processors have that portion of the chip turned off. If
you know the Intel processor model number, you can see whether
VT-x is enabled or not.

http://ark.intel.com/ProductCollecti...familyID=26547

AMD has virtualization support as well. Here, you can
see their high end processor supports it.

http://products.amd.com/en-us/Deskto...il.aspx?id=591

"Virtualization Yes"

HTH,
Paul

Huh? Are you planning on upgrading this used computer to Win7 and using XP
Mode?

Does http://update.microsoft.com/microsoftupdate not offer any updates?

Is Automatic Updates enabled?


ralphjramirez wrote:
> Hello, I am purchasing a new computer. The one I am currently using had
> windows XP installed by the seller. I have updated to SP3. I will be
> using Windows 7 with the Windows XP virtual option and have no idea how I
> can download Windows XP SP3 onto my new computer. I cannot find anything
> on
> downloads other than updates to SP3. I did not get a Windows disk when I
> originally purchased my computer as it was already installed. What is the
> process to download a new copy to my new computer? Any help/suggestions
> will be greatly appreciated.
>
> Thank you...............Ralph

ralphjramirez wrote:
> Hello, I am purchasing a new computer. The one I am currently using
> had windows XP installed by the seller. I have updated to SP3. I
> will be using Windows 7 with the Windows XP virtual option and have
> no idea how I can download Windows XP SP3 onto my new computer. I
> cannot find anything on downloads other than updates to SP3. I did
> not get a Windows disk when I originally purchased my computer as it
> was already installed. What is the process to download a new copy to
> my new computer? Any help/suggestions will be greatly appreciated.

It sounds like you will be purchasing a new PC that comes with Windows 7
and you want to make sure you have the option to run Windows XP Mode.
Have a look here:

http://www.microsoft.com/Windows/win...s-xp-mode.aspx

Note that you will need a Professional or Ultimate edition of Windows 7.
Also, your new PC's hardware needs to support virtualization. And you
also need software such as Virtual PC. Also, see:

http://lifehacker.com/5245396/set-up...e-in-windows-7

http://www.microsoft.com/windows/virtual-pc/

Thank you all for your fine responses. I am sorry I didn't give you all the
information you needed to provide your answer. I am purchasing an HP
Pavilion Elite e9280t with an i7-920 Processor which does support
Virtualization. I do realize that the Bios may need to be changed to turn
this feature on. What I didn't know was how to download a version of XP Sp3
so that I could use that feature. Paul, you indicate that a 500 mg download
comes with Windows 7. That is great and sounds the easiest to do (unless I
misunderstood you). I am leaving for an appointment right now so will get
back to check the other links to see what they suggest.

Paul, I am hoping you will confirm that the download file of XP is available
in Windows 7.

Thank you Rich, Paul, Pa Bear, and Daave...................Ralph

"ralphjramirez" wrote:

> Hello, I am purchasing a new computer. The one I am currently using had
> windows XP installed by the seller. I have updated to SP3. I will be using
> Windows 7 with the Windows XP virtual option and have no idea how I can
> download Windows XP SP3 onto my new computer. I cannot find anything on
> downloads other than updates to SP3. I did not get a Windows disk when I
> originally purchased my computer as it was already installed. What is the
> process to download a new copy to my new computer? Any help/suggestions
> will be greatly appreciated.
>
> Thank you...............Ralph

Sorry, I forgot to mention that I ordered my new PC with Windows 7
Professional and the reason for using XP virtualization is to allow me to run
some applications that will not run in Windows 7. I will eventually migrate
all to Win7.....Ralph

"ralphjramirez" wrote:

>
> Thank you all for your fine responses. I am sorry I didn't give you all the
> information you needed to provide your answer. I am purchasing an HP
> Pavilion Elite e9280t with an i7-920 Processor which does support
> Virtualization. I do realize that the Bios may need to be changed to turn
> this feature on. What I didn't know was how to download a version of XP Sp3
> so that I could use that feature. Paul, you indicate that a 500 mg download
> comes with Windows 7. That is great and sounds the easiest to do (unless I
> misunderstood you). I am leaving for an appointment right now so will get
> back to check the other links to see what they suggest.
>
> Paul, I am hoping you will confirm that the download file of XP is available
> in Windows 7.
>
> Thank you Rich, Paul, Pa Bear, and Daave...................Ralph
>
> "ralphjramirez" wrote:
>
> > Hello, I am purchasing a new computer. The one I am currently using had
> > windows XP installed by the seller. I have updated to SP3. I will be using
> > Windows 7 with the Windows XP virtual option and have no idea how I can
> > download Windows XP SP3 onto my new computer. I cannot find anything on
> > downloads other than updates to SP3. I did not get a Windows disk when I
> > originally purchased my computer as it was already installed. What is the
> > process to download a new copy to my new computer? Any help/suggestions
> > will be greatly appreciated.
> >
> > Thank you...............Ralph

In case you missed it...

http://www.microsoft.com/windows/vir.../download.aspx


ralphjramirez wrote:
> Sorry, I forgot to mention that I ordered my new PC with Windows 7
> Professional and the reason for using XP virtualization is to allow
> me to run some applications that will not run in Windows 7. I will
> eventually migrate all to Win7.....Ralph
>
> "ralphjramirez" wrote:
>
>>
>> Thank you all for your fine responses. I am sorry I didn't give you
>> all the information you needed to provide your answer. I am
>> purchasing an HP Pavilion Elite e9280t with an i7-920 Processor
>> which does support Virtualization. I do realize that the Bios may
>> need to be changed to turn this feature on. What I didn't know was
>> how to download a version of XP Sp3 so that I could use that
>> feature. Paul, you indicate that a 500 mg download comes with
>> Windows 7. That is great and sounds the easiest to do (unless I
>> misunderstood you). I am leaving for an appointment right now so
>> will get back to check the other links to see what they suggest.
>>
>> Paul, I am hoping you will confirm that the download file of XP is
>> available in Windows 7.
>>
>> Thank you Rich, Paul, Pa Bear, and Daave...................Ralph
>>
>> "ralphjramirez" wrote:
>>
>>> Hello, I am purchasing a new computer. The one I am currently
>>> using had windows XP installed by the seller. I have updated to
>>> SP3. I will be using Windows 7 with the Windows XP virtual option
>>> and have no idea how I can download Windows XP SP3 onto my new
>>> computer. I cannot find anything on downloads other than updates
>>> to SP3. I did not get a Windows disk when I originally purchased
>>> my computer as it was already installed. What is the process to
>>> download a new copy to my new computer? Any help/suggestions will
>>> be greatly appreciated.
>>>
>>> Thank you...............Ralph

ralphjramirez wrote:
> Sorry, I forgot to mention that I ordered my new PC with Windows 7
> Professional and the reason for using XP virtualization is to allow me to run
> some applications that will not run in Windows 7. I will eventually migrate
> all to Win7.....Ralph

The download is offered for Professional, Enterprise, or Ultimate. The
download is not offered for Home Premium or Starter.

The Core i7 has virtualization support.

http://ark.intel.com/ProductCollecti...familyID=28037

As far as I know, you need the two downloads, and then you can run
WinXP Mode in Windows 7.

The 492,597,008 byte download, contains a VHD file "VirtualXPVHD". That
is what holds the copy of WinXP that Window 7 will be using. It is a
container file with the OS files inside it.

The second download "Windows6.1-KB958559-x86.msu" is the actual VirtualPC
program using hardware virtualization (which is unlike VPC 2007, a software
virtualization). 9,591,606 bytes. This allows running different virtual OSes,
of which WinXP SP3 is only one option. This article discusses what the
9,591,606 byte program supports. So this is how you get the WinXP mode to work.

http://support.microsoft.com?kbid=958559

So all that you need, is on this page.

http://www.microsoft.com/windows/vir.../download.aspx

Paul

>
> "ralphjramirez" wrote:
>
>> Thank you all for your fine responses. I am sorry I didn't give you all the
>> information you needed to provide your answer. I am purchasing an HP
>> Pavilion Elite e9280t with an i7-920 Processor which does support
>> Virtualization. I do realize that the Bios may need to be changed to turn
>> this feature on. What I didn't know was how to download a version of XP Sp3
>> so that I could use that feature. Paul, you indicate that a 500 mg download
>> comes with Windows 7. That is great and sounds the easiest to do (unless I
>> misunderstood you). I am leaving for an appointment right now so will get
>> back to check the other links to see what they suggest.
>>
>> Paul, I am hoping you will confirm that the download file of XP is available
>> in Windows 7.
>>
>> Thank you Rich, Paul, Pa Bear, and Daave...................Ralph
>>
>> "ralphjramirez" wrote:
>>
>>> Hello, I am purchasing a new computer. The one I am currently using had
>>> windows XP installed by the seller. I have updated to SP3. I will be using
>>> Windows 7 with the Windows XP virtual option and have no idea how I can
>>> download Windows XP SP3 onto my new computer. I cannot find anything on
>>> downloads other than updates to SP3. I did not get a Windows disk when I
>>> originally purchased my computer as it was already installed. What is the
>>> process to download a new copy to my new computer? Any help/suggestions
>>> will be greatly appreciated.
>>>
>>> Thank you...............Ralph

> ...I am purchasing an HP
> Pavilion Elite e9280t with an i7-920 Processor which does support
> Virtualization

Then you won't be able to use XP Mode in Win7.

> ...What I didn't know was how to download a version of XP Sp3
> so that I could use that feature.

You don't "download a version of XP SP3" if you want to use XP Mode in Win7,
you download XP Mode itself.


ralphjramirez wrote:
> Thank you all for your fine responses. I am sorry I didn't give you all
> the
> information you needed to provide your answer. I am purchasing an HP
> Pavilion Elite e9280t with an i7-920 Processor which does support
> Virtualization. I do realize that the Bios may need to be changed to turn
> this feature on. What I didn't know was how to download a version of XP
> Sp3
> so that I could use that feature. Paul, you indicate that a 500 mg
> download
> comes with Windows 7. That is great and sounds the easiest to do (unless
> I
> misunderstood you). I am leaving for an appointment right now so will get
> back to check the other links to see what they suggest.
>
> Paul, I am hoping you will confirm that the download file of XP is
> available
> in Windows 7.
>
> Thank you Rich, Paul, Pa Bear, and Daave...................Ralph
>
> "ralphjramirez" wrote:
>
>> Hello, I am purchasing a new computer. The one I am currently using had
>> windows XP installed by the seller. I have updated to SP3. I will be
>> using Windows 7 with the Windows XP virtual option and have no idea how I
>> can download Windows XP SP3 onto my new computer. I cannot find anything
>> on downloads other than updates to SP3. I did not get a Windows disk
>> when I originally purchased my computer as it was already installed.
>> What
>> is the process to download a new copy to my new computer? Any
>> help/suggestions will be greatly appreciated.
>>
>> Thank you...............Ralph