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 AMD-V or Intel VT options. Most processors have this option disabled by default; to enable it, you must do so from the computer�s BIOS.
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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 of Microsoft Virtual PC to allow you to run an installation of Windows XP virtually under Windows 7.