So for those running Windows 8 right now, here's an way to get around till new Assist gets out...
Step 1 - Install:
https://www.virtualbox.org/wiki/DownloadsThen go to this link and download:
http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=8002(you need a valid Win8 key to download this...)
Step 2 - Extract the files from the virtual machine
Once you have the XPM file must use a software like 7Zip or another. Despite being an executable (CAB) any other software can open that file as well.
Inside you will find several files and a folder named sources. Inside this folder there will be a xpm file name, which should also open with 7Zip or the chosen tool.
Copy the contents of / sources / xmp / into a folder that must create in your system and there is a virtual machine that intended.
There is one last step to take before they can connect to that machine VirtualBox. Change the file extension from VirtualXPVHD and put one that can be used by VirtualBox. We recommend placing extension vhd.
Step 3 - Create a VM in VirtualBox
After this step you just have to launch VirtualBox and create a new machine. Note that the disk to be used is what is inside the folder you created and changed extension in the end. VirtualXPVHD.vhd file.
After creating, the Windows XP machine is ready to be installed and should only follow the known steps of installing Windows XP.
After installing, Windows XP is ready to be used as you could do in Windows 7. Use this version to run applications that do not work correctly in your Windows 8 because have been designed and created for Windows XP. They are also running genuine Windows XP and licensed on your machine.