Intel VT support one big bag of mess

Many a IT groups were ecstatic to learn of Windows 7′s XP mode that would allow older programs to still run and function under Mircosoft’s latest and shaping up to be greatest OS to date.  Then came one little snag, in order to actually run those older programs, it wouldn’t be the simple virtualization that everyone had hoped for.  Instead, the particular chip has to have “on chip” virtualization support.  As far as AMD goes, pretty much all chips since the AMD Athlon line support this requirement.  However, Intel, trying to have a nice mix of performance and cost savings across it’s line as a smattering of chips here, there, and even way over yonder that do/don’t support the needed virtualizaiton requirements.  In fact, it is so scattered that many individuals could have a pretty hard time finding out if there chip is even supported.  However, Zdnet’s Ed Bott has gone ahead and done the dirty work for us, organizing into one nice sheet the Intel processors that will support Windows 7′s XP Mode.  For some, after reading through the list, they will be relieved that that new processor/computer they just bought will in fact work, others won’t be so lucky.  ‘Tis the way of the tech world.

Source: Slashgear

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