Disk Space: Approximately 20GB for the virtual hard disk file. How to Install Windows Virtual PC and XP Mode

Running Windows XP in any capacity today carries risks. Because the OS has not received security updates for a decade, it is highly vulnerable to exploits. If you download and install XP Mode:

It is important to note that Microsoft officially ended support for Windows XP in 2014 and for Windows 7 in 2020. Consequently, the official download links on the Microsoft website have been decommissioned.

Web Archives: The Internet Archive (Wayback Machine) often hosts snapshots of the original download pages.