Can't install old programs in XP mode on Win 7

[BR2000]

First of all, I have to make clear that I'm a XP fan, can't stand Win 7, new is obviously not better. I'm working with a new build and giving Win 7 a shot in XP mode. So far it's been a nightmare, most likely I'll be taking the Win 7 disc outside and whizzing it like a Frisbee. It took me 2 days just to get XP mode somewhat working. It turned out that Bulldozer made the chips in some AMD processors and a special Microsoft update was needed.
I have so many issues with win 7 so I'm just going to attack them one by one, hopefully, I'll still have some hair on my head in the end.

Build info:
Motherboard Gigabyte 990FXA-UD5 Rev 3.0
Processor FX 8350 AMD 8 - Core
Power Supply Seasonic M12 II Bronze 650 W
SSD Samsung SSD 840 EVO
HDD Seagate Barracuda ST3000DM001 3TB
Memory Mushkin Silverline 8GB x2 16GB
Graphics Card MSI Twin Frozr Geforce GTX 660

Now, supposedly the whole point of XP mode is to be able to run all your older programs that ran on the original Win xp.
Problem#1
I can't install PowerDVD 5. I DON'T WANT TO HEAR JUST USE A NEWER VERSION, THE NEWER VERSIONS NO LONGER HAVE THE FEATURES THAT THIS ONE HAS. When trying to install in XP mode, when I click to install a small black window (looks like a command prompt window) pops up for a second and disappears, and that's it, won't install.
When installing to win 7, it shows up as PowerDVD 6, (not PowwerDVD 5) before I actually hit the install button. It does install, but when trying to play a DVD I get an error message: Digital Signature, APP Crash.
This is not a hacked copy from web nor a copy from a disc. Original disc that came with a motherboard back in 2006.

Program details:
File description PowerDVD
Type Application
File version 5.0.0.1307
Product name PowerDVD
Product version 5.00.1307
Copyright Cyberlink corp 1997- 2002
Size 404KB
Date modified 1/7/2004
Language English United States
Legal trademark PowerDVD

Any help would be appreciated, I really like this software and will actually D6 win 7 and install Win xp if I have to in order to use it.

 

[ex_bubblehead]

XP Virtual mode was never intended to run ALL of your XP programs, Microsoft has stated such. As for PowerDVD 5, it was released back in 2003 and was last updated in 2007, you're lucky it even installed in Windows 7. Whether or not you want to hear it it's time to update that fossil.

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows7/install-and-use-windows-xp-mode-in-windows-7

"Windows XP Mode was primarily designed to help businesses move from Windows XP to Windows 7. It isn't optimized for graphic-intensive programs such as 3D games, nor is it well suited for programs with hardware requirements such as TV tuners."

Some CD/DVD burning software falls into that category.

 

[BR2000]

XP Virtual mode was never intended to run ALL of your XP programs, Microsoft has stated such. As for PowerDVD 5, it was released back in 2003 and was last updated in 2007, you're lucky it even installed in Windows 7. Whether or not you want to hear it it's time to update that fossil.

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows7/install-and...

"Windows XP Mode was primarily designed to help businesses move from Windows XP to Windows 7. It isn't optimized for graphic-intensive programs such as 3D games, nor is it well suited for programs with hardware requirements such as TV tuners."

Some CD/DVD burning software falls into that category.

The problem with new software & operating systems is that they tend to leave off features that you often really enjoyed and got used to having available.
Yes, I know PowerDVD 5 is a fossil, but I’ll tell you what, it has a much crisper/sharper picture than the later versions and Nero Showtime. I don’t know if it was just the type of codec that they used back then, but there is a noticeable difference. In addition, PowereDVD 5 has slow motion down to 1/8 speed, the later versions only do down to ½.. Also, when using AB Repeat in slow motion with PowerDVD 5, when it gets to the end of the loop it stays in slow motion when starting from point A again. All the other programs that I have tried automatically jump to normal play speed when starting from point A again.
I have an unused copy of XP. I guess the best solution will be to do a dual boot of XP & Win 7, this way I can tinker with Win 7 and have XP as a faithful standby for when I get frustrated with Win 7. This way I can have the best of both worlds……..what do ya think?

 

[Dragonburn]

I think the biggest issue that you will face with trying to get a video program to function under the Windows XP mode that is included with windows 7 is that it is technically a virtual machine and therefore has no access to your actual video card, or the ram associated with your card, so even in the event that you got it to run, its not likely to run in the same capacity as you would like it to.
My recommendation is to re-partition your hard drive, install XP on one partition, Windows 7 on the other, run them in a dual boot configuration so that you can load xp for your xp related programs and use windows 7 for newer applications that won't run under xp.
Even tho Microsoft has cut off support for XP, its not going to affect the standard user in the long run, its more a problem for businesses that require a certain level of security for their data and protection from possible future exploits on the OS, if you feel that you're not likely to be hacked and have a really disturbed desire to waste the system specs you have listed then its really your choice to continue using the system that you are more comfortable with... and if you hate windows 7, definitely do not try windows 8

 

[Dragonburn]

lol I didn't see the end of your previous post

 

[BR2000]

Even tho Microsoft has cut off support for XP, its not going to affect the standard user in the long run, its more a problem for businesses that require a certain level of security for their data and protection from possible future exploits on the OS, if you feel that you're not likely to be hacked and have a really disturbed desire to waste the system specs you have listed then its really your choice to continue using the system that you are more comfortable with... and if you hate windows 7, definitely do not try windows 8

Hey, thanx for taking the time to give advice, I really appreciate it.

1st
About the issue of having XP hacked. Everyone is talking about security issues now that XP is no longer supported/no more security updates. If Microsoft security updates were suppose to keep your system safe, then why is everyone suppose to have some kind of virus protection as well? I have Kaspersky Pure 3.0, will that keep XP somewhat safe or not?
2nd
(Wasting my system specs) Will running Win 7 & XP on my Samsung SSD 840 EVO be okay? Obviously, I’ll only be running one at a time so it’s not like they have to share anything other than the space that each takes up. What exactly will I be losing by installing both on that same drive?
Actually, I just thought of something. I was planning on saving all photos, videos, and documents to my D/storage drive - HDD Seagate Barracuda ST3000DM001 3TB. Since Win 7 & XP are going to be on different partitions, will I be able to save stuff from both operating systems to the D/storage drive?