Need to run XP programs w/ Windows 8

Hi all, I just picked up a new Toshiba L855D-s5117 running Windows 8. Besides getting use to the "new" Windows 8 software, I have several rather expensive programs that run on Win XP, but wont run on Windows 8. A friend suggested that I partition the hard drive and install WIndows XP along with those programs in the partition or run an external drive with XP and the programs. Is either of these a viable option and would one be better than the other? Is there anywhere where I could get guidance to do this?
Thanks in advance.

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I have several rather expensive programs that run on Win XP, but wont run on Windows 8.
Your best bet is to run Windows XP in a virtual machine. I recommend that you upgrade Windows 8 to the Pro version and use its virtual machine, Hyper-V.
I have installed Windows 7 in Hyper-V and it works just fine. See my message about that.
Greg Shultz explains the process here (and you can google for many more descriptions).
Install Windows XP in Windows 8 Client Hyper-V
Let us know how it goes.
-Jerry

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