Microsoft Encarta Premium Edition 2009 Iso [VERIFIED]

Opening Encarta 2009 today is a surreal experience. The articles on "Internet" or "Smartphone" are painfully dated (the iPhone was only 1 year old). The geopolitical maps show Sudan before the South split, and "George W. Bush" is listed as the current US President.

Microsoft announced the shutdown of Encarta (all editions) on March 30, 2009, with the online MSN Encarta service closing on October 31, 2009. Reasons: Microsoft Encarta Premium Edition 2009 ISO

Use virtualization software (VMware or VirtualBox) to install a copy of Windows XP, then mount the ISO inside that virtual machine. This provides the original, smooth experience. Opening Encarta 2009 today is a surreal experience