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Deploying Windows XP Mode

We have recently published a very handy video / guide / set of scripts to help with anyone who needs to deploy either a standard or customized version of Windows XP mode to a large number of virtual machines.

The first thing to look at is the deployment video – available here:

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=f0ef9c63-2d2d-4f18-be39-57f8e794fe07

Then you can go and grab the associated white paper / scripts from here:

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=9f142a1a-a7b7-4d0b-bd56-d9627f39c14f

This will give you the necessary tools to do such things as:

  • Automate installation of Windows XP Mode
  • Customize Windows XP Mode for your environment
  • Build your own template Windows XP virtual machine for deployment in your own environment

Good stuff.

Cheers,
Ben

Published Monday, October 26, 2009 9:23 AM by Virtual PC Guy

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# re: Deploying Windows XP Mode

Will/how will XP Mode be supported after April 2014 when extended support for Windows XP ends?

Monday, October 26, 2009 11:46 AM by virtualserver

# re: Deploying Windows XP Mode

Windows XP mode does not change the support statements / life cycle around Windows XP.

Cheers,

Ben

Wednesday, October 28, 2009 11:37 AM by Virtual PC Guy

# re: Deploying Windows XP Mode

Just curious why Microsoft crippled XP Mode with such a weak video driver. With no ability to adjust resolution or font size, XP Mode is all but useless on a laptop.

Saturday, November 21, 2009 9:13 PM by Garrett Heil

# re: Deploying Windows XP Mode

The above deployment video's link is broken, is there a new one?

Monday, November 23, 2009 2:02 PM by BobComer

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