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    Upgrading to Windows XP PRO Acer Aspire 3680

    Discussion in 'Acer' started by Kyle_B, Aug 22, 2008.

  1. Kyle_B

    Kyle_B Newbie

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    Hi, my 3680 has a 80GB Hard drive which is partitioned into two
    In computer one says Acer C: the other says D: I guess the D: is the one you'l install other operating systems on?
    I'm not the best with installng another OS whilst keeping another on so want to do this right. Is there any advice you can offer?
     
    Kyle_B, Aug 22, 2008
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  2. goofball

    goofball Notebook Deity

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    what operating systems are on your system now? if you have Vista and load XP, you'll need to repair the Vista bootloader as the XP one can't load Vista iirc.
     
    goofball, Aug 22, 2008
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  3. Kyle_B

    Kyle_B Newbie

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    I have Vista Basic loaded currently
     
    Kyle_B, Aug 22, 2008
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  4. bigozone

    bigozone JellyRoll touring now

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    user CeeNote has a nice DUAL BOOTING GUIDE LINK in his signature!!!
     
    bigozone, Aug 22, 2008
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  5. Kyle_B

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    Thanks i'l have a look
     
    Kyle_B, Aug 22, 2008
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    Andy Notebook Prophet

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    Andy, Aug 22, 2008
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