Need a really good reason to upgrade to Windows 7? Try XP mode

For those still hesitant to upgrade their already-old Windows XP system, "fearing" that their current applications are not compatible, there is a very good reason to upgrade to Windows 7 in the form of Windows XP mode, let alone that almost everything that runs in XP can run in Windows 7. Basically, you  seamlessly can run any Windows XP-compatible application within Windows 7 through the use of a Virtual PC. Both, the latter and the former, can be downloaded for free. It's neat, it's useful and works unobstrusively. You don't even need to start the virtual machine if you enable the "integration features". Each application will run in a separate window like any other native Windows 7 application, the only difference being the upper-right hand control buttons look and feel. Take a few minutes of your time and watch this enlightening video on how to do the whole setup. Give it a try, if you have Windows 7, or have someone give you a demo. You won't regret it and would think, how in the world I didn't do this before?! Really. Read more...