With the release of Windows 7, companies looking to replace aging Windows XP PCs have an opportunity to use a variety of new tools to run a virtual machineversion of XP co-exist inside the newer operating system.

The trouble, however, is that each virtual machine option has its advantages and disadvantages.

In my latest article for Datamation, I look at using Laplink’s PCover, Zinstall.com, and Microsoft’s own XP Mode solution as ways to bring up a virtual XP machine.