If you do not have an old computer, you can of course use old operating systems on virtual machines using virtualization software such as VMware on your current computer. Or, as we mentioned, if you still want to use Windows XP even though it is an old system, you can install this system on the virtual machine after you install a virtualization program such as VMware, VirtualBox, or Hyper-V on your Windows 10 computer. How to Create a New Virtual Machine for Windows XPīefore proceeding with the installation steps, you need to install the VMware virtualization program on your computer. After installation, download the Windows XP ISO file for VMware to your host computer by clicking the button below and create a new VM by following the steps below. Windows XP Pro x86/圆4 SP1 ISO + SP2 InstallerĪfter installing VMware Workstation 16 Pro on your computer, run the program and click Create a New Virtual Machine on its homepage to set up a new virtual machine, and when the VM wizard opens, tick Custom (Advanced) and click the Next button. In the Choose the Virtual Machine Hardware Compatibility window, select the latest version of the Workstation program you are using. In this window, you will see the Workstation Pro version currently installed on your computer. If you are installing on an older version, you will not be able to select 16.x, so update your Workstation Pro. Next, select Workstation 16.x for VMware virtual machine compatibility, and then click the Next button.

Since it would be better to create a new virtual machine with advanced settings for the operating system in this step, select the I will install the operating system later option and click Next. In the Select a Guest Operating System window, since you will install XP in the virtual machine, first select Microsoft Windows and then select Windows XP Professional from the Version section and click Next. Type the name of the operating system you will install in the Name the Virtual Machine section.

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