Hello colpeak,
Thank you for posting to the Microsoft Answers Forum.
I would also suggest you try XP mode if you are running Windows 7 Professional or Ultimate.
Running Windows XP Mode requires:
- Windows 7 Professional, Enterprise, or Ultimate editions.
- A computer capable of hardware virtualization. This means your computer has a central processing unit (CPU) with either Intel-VT or AMD-V virtualization features.
- Virtualization features turned on in your computer’s basic input/output system (BIOS).
To determine whether your computer’s CPU is capable of hardware virtualization, go to the Windows XP Mode and Windows Virtual PC support website and download a utility that can check whether your Intel or AMD CPU is compatible.
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/virtual-pc/support/configure-bios.aspx
To find your brand of processor so you can download the appropriate utility, click the Start button , right-click Computer, and then click Properties. Under System, next to Processor, you can see what type of CPU you have.
Even if your CPU can run Windows XP Mode, you might also need to turn on virtualization settings in your computer’s BIOS. Procedures vary depending on the BIOS manufacturer. For more information, see BIOS: frequently asked questions.
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows7/BIOS-frequently-asked-questions
For more information, please logon to:
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows7/install-and-use-windows-xp-mode-in-windows-7#section_3
Hope this helps.
Sincerely,
Marilyn
Microsoft Answers Support Engineer
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