Client Hyper-V is a virtualization tool that comes with Windows 8 Professional and Windows 8 Enterprise.  Using Client Hyper-V can run Windows XP applications on a Windows 8 machine.  This tool requires that your system has a minimum of 4GB of RAM, 64-bit CPU that supports Second Level Address Translation (SLAT).  Also, the key virtualization feature must be enabled prior to setup.

Step 1 – Getting Started with Windows 8 Client Hyper-V

Step 2 – Installing Client Hyper-V

Step 3 – Create a Virtual Switch

Step 4 – Create a Virtual XP Machine

Step 5 – Setup USB Access

Step 6 – Install RemoteApp Tool

Step 1 – Getting Started

Launch and verify System Information:

• To access the Apps Search page:  [Windows] + Q keystroke.
• In the text box type msinfo32 and click msinfo32.exe.
• Scroll to the bottom of the right panel and the following values are set to Yes:  (If the Second Level Address Translation Extensions or the Data Execution Protection values are set to No, then you will not be able to use Windows 8’s Client Hyper-V.)

1. Hyper-V – VM Monitor Mode Extensions
2. Hyper-V – Second Level Address Translation Extensions
3. Hyper-V – Virtualization Enables in Firmware
4. Hyper-V – Data Execution Protection.

Enabling Virtualization through Setup Utility

• Before the operating system loads, boot into your Setup Utility.
• Select Computer Setup (If applicable)
• Scroll to Security drop-down menu and select System Security.

• Enable Virtualization Technology.
• Save Changes and Exit.

Go to Step 2 – Installing Client Hyper-V.

Step 2 – Install Client Hyper-V

• To access the Programs and Features tool:  [Windows] + X keystroke.
• Select Turn Windows Features on or off (located in the left panel).
• Select the Hyper-V box.

• Click OK.  After Installation there will be a prompt to Restart the system.

Go to Step 3 – Create a Virtual Switch.

Step 3 – Create a Virtual Switch

For a VM to connect to your network or Internet, the VM must be connected to a Virtual Switch.

• Open Hyper-V Manager (Start Screen)
• In the Actions Pane, select Virtual Switch Manager.
• Choose the type of Virtual Switch you would like to create:  External*, Internal and Private. 

1. External:  Connection with entire network and Internet.
2. Internal:  Connection with “Host” machine network connection only.
3. Private:  Connection with other virtual machines only.

• After selecting the type, another window will open where you can Name the switch and add the Description.
• Click OK.  Then click Yes to “Apply Networking Changes”.

In a typical Client Hyper-V Configuration, you will not use the following settings:

• “Enable virtual LAN identification for management operating system in the VLAN ID” check box.
• Extensions (Located under the Virtual Switch on the left panel).

• MAC Address Range (Global Network Settings on the left panel).

Go to Step 4 – Create a Virtual XP Machine.

Step 4 – Create a Virtual XP Machine

• Open Hyper-V Manager (Start Screen)
• In the Actions Pane, select New and then Virtual Machine…
• Before You Begin window, click Next.
• Specify Name and Location window, you can name your VM and where you would like to save it, then click Next.
• Assign Memory window, type the amount of memory you would like to allocate for the VM (8MB – 1804MB), then click Next.
• Configure Networking window, click Next.
• Connect Virtual Hard Disk window, you can Create a virtual hard disk, Use an existing virtual hard disk or Attach a virtual hard disk later, then click Next.
• Installation Options window, you can Install the OS later, Install an OS from a boot CD/DVD or ISO, Install OS from boot floppy disk or Install OS from a netowrk-based installation server.
• Then click Next to view the Summary or click Finish to complete the setup.

Setting up the Networking settings for an XP machine requires additional steps.

• Open Hyper-V Manager (Start Screen)
• In the Actions Pane, select Settings…
• Select Legacy Network Adapter in the “Add Hardware” section, then click Add.
• In the “Legacy Network Adapter” section, select the Virtual Switch you created in the last step.
• Click Apply and then OK.

Installation:

• Insert the Windows XP CD into the computer.
• Open Hyper-V Manager (Start Screen)
• Select your VM and then in the Actions Pane, select Connect.
• Click the Green Power Button.

• Once Windows XP Installation appears, follow all of the installation steps.

Go to Step 5 – Setup USB Access.

Step 5 – Setup USB Access

Client Hyper-V does not support USB access.  Setting up a Remote Desktop Connection allows the XP Virtual Machine to access USB devices while also providing a full screen display and better performance.  For Remote Desktop Connection to work the Host and Client machines must be setup on the same Workgroup.

Host Machine Setup:

• To access the System window:  [Windows] + [Break] keystroke.
• From this window, you can change your Computer Name and the Workgroup name.
• Restart machine.

Client Machine Setup:

• Open Hyper-V Manager (Start Screen)
• Select your VM and then in the Actions Pane, select Connect.
• Click the Green Power Button.
• To access the System window:  [Windows] + [Break] keystroke.
• Select the Remote tab, check the box to “Allow users to connect remotely to this computer“.
• Click Apply and OK.
• Select Computer Name tab, you can change your Computer Name and the Workgroup name.
• Restart machine.

Setting up initial remote connection:

• Acccess the App Search Page on the Host Machine:  [Windows] + Q keystroke.
• In the text box type Remote and click Remote Desktop Connection.
• Remote Desktop Connection window, click the Show Options button.
• Type:  Windows XP System name and Windows XP User name, then click Save As and assign a Connection name.
  
• Select the Local Resources tab, in the Local devices and resources section, click More.
• Select all the devices you would like access to, and then click OK.
• Return to the General Tab and click Save.

• Select Connect.
• After logging in you can install XP drivers, install a printer and access Host machine files.

Go to Step 6 – Install RemoteApp Tool.

Step 6 – RemoteApp Tool

RemoteApp tool can directly access Windows XP applications from Windows 8.

Install RemoteApp Update

• Open Hyper-V Manager (Start Screen)
• Select your VM and then in the Actions Pane, select Connect.
• Open IE, go to Microsoft Download Center, and search for Enable Remote App.
• Select “Update for Windows XP SP3 to enable RemoteApp” and click Download.
• Follow instructions to install RemoteApp, select Finish.  After Installation there will be a prompt to Restart the system.

Modify the Registry

• Open Run [Windows] + R keystroke.
• In the text box type Regedit to open Registry Editor.
• Go to:  HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Terminal Server\TSAppAllowList
• In TSAppAllowList, select fDisabledAllowList, change the value from 0 to 1.
• Click OK.

File Path to EXE for Programs (For each Application)

• Locate the application shortcut.
• Right click on it.
• Select the Properties.
• In the Properties dialog box, select the Find Target button.
• Copy the path and executable file name.
• Log off but keep the Virtual Machine running.

Customize RDP File (Saved in Step 5)

• Navigate to your RDP file and copy/paste a copy of the file.
• Rename the copy to an *Application*.rdp.  (Example:  Outlook.RDP)
• Open the file using Notepad and make the following changes:
  • Locate:
    • remoteapplicationmode:i:0
    • alternate shell:s:
  • Change to:
    • remoteapplicationmode:i:1
    • alternate shell:s:rdpinit.exe
  •   Add:
    • disableremoteappcapscheck:i:1
    • remoteapplicationname:s:{Application Name}
    • remoteapplicationprogram:s:{Path to executable file}
• Select File and Save.

Return to Step 1 – Getting Started with Windows 8 Client Hyper-V.