A colleague is hesitant to upgrade their Windows XP system, which is outfitted with impressively fast hardware, to a Windows 7 system because the colleague is concerned about the compatibility it will have with several of his Windows XP programs. How would you suggest this colleague solve their dilemma?
A)Upgrade to Windows 7 and use compatibility mode for each program.
B)Upgrade to Windows 7 and use Windows XP mode to emulate the Windows XP operating system.
C)Upgrade to Windows 7 and install the programs since Windows 7 is backwards compatible.
D)Do not upgrade to Windows 7 solely due to incompatibility.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Upgrading to Windows 7 and using Windows XP mode to emulate the Windows XP operating system is the best suggestion for this colleague in solving their dilemma dealing with Windows XP compatibility.
Key Takeaway: Windows 7 can emulate the entire Windows XP operating system if you so wish, running in Windows XP mode. Doing this requires installing Windows XP Mode and Virtual PC, which can both be downloaded from the Microsoft website for free (with a valid copy of Windows 7).

A Colleague Is Hesitant to Upgrade Their Windows XP System