Use VMWARE to create a WINXP VM if you cant run XPMode natively.

http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/11060/create-an-xp-mode-for-windows7-home-versions-and-vista/

Use VMWARE to create a WINXP VM if you cant run XPMode natively, in case your machine doesnt support hardware virtualization or your Windows7 license doesnt include XP mode (as in Home Premium).