Microsoft said it has finalized the code for XP mode, and it plans on releasing it as a free download from the Microsoft Download Center when Windows 7 launches. In addition, OEMs will offer ...

Q: I recently bought a computer with Windows 7 on it, but I have several applications that will run best from Windows XP. I hear I need to use the Windows 7 feature called XP Mode. How do I use ...

Microsoft says XP Mode will make it easier for small businesses to upgrade to Windows 7, but economic uncertainty could trump the perceived value of this feature in the small business space.