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Resolved: Choosing between XP Mode and VMware for development on Windows 7 #it #dev #fix

Choosing between XP Mode and VMware for development on Windows 7

I’m a programmer, and am about to upgrade to a new Windows 7 machine (quad, 4GB). Problem is some of my dev tools (e.g. PowerBuilder) do not support 7. I’m thinking about using either XP Mode or VMware as the dev platform for such tools. I’ve never used 7 or VMware, and have wondered:

Is there a difference in terms of performance…

Fixed: Should I install antivirus in Windows 7 RC XP Mode? #solution #it #development

Should I install antivirus in Windows 7 RC XP Mode?

I’ve just finished installing the new Windows Virtual PC/XP Mode Betas on my Windows 7 RC. I’m seeing the windows security warnings in the virtual environment, and also when I launch a virtual application. I’m running Avast Professional on the Windows 7, but should I install on the VM as well?

Answer [by Sam Saffron]: Should I install antivirus…