You have a computer that has the following configurations:
• Operating system: Windows 7 Professional
• Processor: 2.2 gigahertz (GHz) (x86)
• RAM: 2 GB
• Hardware virtualization: Disabled
• TPM chip: Disabled
You need to ensure that you can run Windows XP Mode on the computer.
What should you do?
A.
Upgrade to a 64-bit processor.
B.
Enable hardware virtualization.
C.
Enable the Trusted Platform Module (TPM) chip.
D.
Upgrade the operating system to Windows 7 Ultimate.
Explanation:
Windows XP Mode requires a processor that supports hardware virtualization using either the AMDV or Intel VT options. Most processors have this option disabled by default; to enable it, you must do
so from the computer’s BIOS.
Other info
Requirements:
Windows 7 Home Premium, Professional, Ultimate, and Enterprise editions have the following
minimum hardware requirements:
– 1 GHz 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) processor
– 1 GB of system memory
– A 40-GB hard disk drive (traditional or SSD) with at least 15 GB of available space
– A graphics adapter that supports DirectX 9 graphics, has a Windows Display Driver Model (WDDM)
driver,
– Pixel Shader 2.0 hardware, and 32 bits per pixel and a minimum of 128 MB graphics memory
XP Mode
Windows XP Mode is a downloadable compatibility option that is available for the Professional,
Enterprise, and Ultimate editions of Windows 7. Windows XP Mode uses the latest version