64-bit XP will run just fine on an i7. However, laptops use a lot of proprietary hardware, and unless you can get 64-bit XP drivers for that hardware, it won’t work.

Can Windows XP run on Core i7?

Yes, Microsoft Windows XP (with SP2) supports the Intel Core i7 processor.

Can you install Windows XP on a Windows 7 computer?

Windows XP Mode in Windows 7 lets you run older software that was designed for Windows XP. … To install Windows XP Mode on your Windows 7 PC you must have a 1GHz processor and a CPU that supports virtualization. You must also have at least 15 GB of hard drive space and be running Windows 7 Professional or beyond.