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One of the most anticipated features about Microsoft’s upcoming OS release Windows 7, is its new built in Virtualization dubbed XP Mode. The feature should help new users migrating to the new OS, over any compatibility fears they may have of the new OS, with their legacy software etc.

News has been trickling out about what the actual system requirements will entail to be able to run the feature on your computer. Gizmodo reported earlier this morning that some of the requirements include:

a CPU with true chip level virtualization

a minimum of 2GB of ram

Windows 7 Professional, Enterprise or Ultimate

licensed copy of Windows XP SP3.

To find out if your computer has true chip level virtualization, Steve Gibson has created a little utility. Check out his program Securable, which can tell you if your pc is up to snuff or not.

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Former associate editor @ Techie Diva's Guide to Gagdets, and current Moderator at Tablet PC Review. I'm a final year medical student who loves technology. It's a huge part of my life, and i'm always on the search for new & emerging technologies and how we can harvest them to make our lives more efficient. Though i can definitely appreciate the cool factor:)