title: How to create an app for Windows XP using Visual Studio Express 2012 for Windows 8
body: <p>I have very little knowledge on apps for Desktop.</p>
  
  <p>I created a Simple app for Windows 8 using the free Visual Studio Express 2012 for Windows 8 (in C#, XAML). </p>
  
  <p>Now I am wanting that app to run on other Windows platforms like Windows XP, Windows 7 etc. I understand, that Metro apps can't run on Windows 7 or XP, but All I want is stripped down version of my app which runs on Windows 7 and XP as well. </p>
  
  <p>I am looking for options like Project->News->Target Windows XP... I also have another question, Can we use XAML,.CS approach even for Windows XP.</p>
  
  <p>How can I port my existing Windows 8 app to WIndows XP, 7 with minimal effort and using C# and making use of current set up ( Visual Studio Express 2012) ?</p>