xp cd how to make it work on windows 7 home

[cobra1]

Hi I just bought a service manual for ford. it wont download or open on my windows 7 home computer. they told me I need to open it in windows XP or install sunvirtualbox.what is the best way to do this? so i can use it on mt windows 7 home?
thank you

 

[cobra1]

can I update to windows 7 pro will this work ?