Error: Virtual Windows XP could not be restored because hardware-assisted virtualization is disabled
If you’re new here, you may want to subscribe to Windows Reference RSS feed Thanks for visiting!In Windows 7 RC, when you try to start an application in the Virtual Windows XP (XP Mode) you may be faced with the error:
“Virtual Windows XP could not be restored because hardware-assisted virtualization is disabled”
Shortcut not created for application installed in XP mode
Sometimes when you install an application in the XP Mode (Virtual XP) for compatibility issues, the shortcut may not be created in the start menu of your Windows 7 profile. An example would be an older version of Windows Media Player installed in XP mode.
If you’re new here, you may want to subscribe to Windows Reference RSS feed Thanks for visiting!In Windows 7 RC, when you try to start an application in the Virtual Windows XP (XP Mode) you may be faced with the error:
“Virtual Windows XP could not be restored because hardware-assisted virtualization is disabled”
Sometimes when you install an application in the XP Mode (Virtual XP) for compatibility issues, the shortcut may not be created in the start menu of your Windows 7 profile. An example would be an older version of Windows Media Player installed in XP mode.




