I am running 64 bit Windows 7 Pro on a brand new Lenovo E545 ThinkPad. It replaced an older Lenovo that ran XP Pro.
All attempts to get the Virtual PC XP mode functional have failed. The Hardware - Assisted Virtualization Detection Tool says it should be fine. Everything appears to install without trouble. The first launch of XP mode from the start menu initiates "Setting Up Windows XP Mode for First Use" with a progress bar and some demo images. This runs for about 10 minutes and appears to be going well until the end when the progress bar turns red and I get a warning window that tells me the setup failed.
I've been through this process a half dozen times. I've deleted and re-downloaded the XP mode and Virtual PC files. I've tried it with my virus and malware protection suite turned off. I've done a system restore to a point before some other items were installed. The result is always the same.
I need to get this working as I use some legacy software in my work that simply will not run under my Windows 7. I'm hoping someone has the answer.
Thank you.
George Butch
Plantation, Florida.