Tag Archives: Windows XP

XP mode and MED-V no longer require hardware virtualization

Posted on March 18, 2010 by Shijaz Abdulla

I’d like to share some exciting news about Windows XP Mode and Microsoft Enterprise Desktop Virtualization.  The team is removing the virtualization processor requirement for Windows XP Mode on Windows 7 Professional and Windows 7 Ultimate systems.  Windows XP Mode … Continue reading →

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Windows XP SP2, Windows 2000 no longer supported

Posted on January 18, 2010 by Shijaz Abdulla

In case you didn’t notice, Microsoft will end support for Windows 2000 (Client and Server) and Windows XP SP2 on July 13, 2010. Customers will no longer be able to call Microsoft for support or receive free security updates from … Continue reading →

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Setting up Virtual Windows XP (aka “XP mode”) in Windows 7

Posted on May 21, 2009 by Shijaz Abdulla

Last evening, I installed Windows 7 Ultimate Edition x64 Release Candidate (RC) on my Lenovo W500 notebook. Since I was moving from Windows 7 Ultimate x32 Beta, this meant a complete re-installation, as there is no upgrade option from beta … Continue reading →

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How to enable Remote Desktop remotely

Posted on May 3, 2009 by Shijaz Abdulla

This article used to exist on www.shijaz.com before it was taken down in May 2009. Originally published in January 2008. This article explains how you can enable Remote Desktop on a server that you do not have physical access to. … Continue reading →

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The Future of Windows XP

Posted on January 4, 2009 by Shijaz Abdulla

January 4, 2009   After having tirelessly served the world for more than eight years, Windows XP is fast being replaced by its younger brother, Windows Vista. Most of us are curious to know what exactly is the future of … Continue reading →

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Unlocking files that are in use

Posted on October 22, 2008 by Shijaz Abdulla

Sometimes you cannot delete or rename a file that is currently in use. You might receive an access violation error, or simply a message telling you that your action could not be completed because the file is open in another … Continue reading →

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