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    Install windows server 2003 and windows vista in the same laptop?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by Raja Palanisamy, Mar 31, 2009.

  1. Raja Palanisamy

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    Hi guys. I m using Inpiron 1525 with windows vista home premium I want to install Share Point . So, i need to know can i install windows server 2003 in the same laptop. I have partitoined my Laptop in to C, D and E drives, now i installed Vista in C:\ drive is it posible to install windows server 2003 in D:\ drive? Suppose if i install like tht it will cause any problem? . Thank you all
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    ronss Notebook Evangelist

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    Vista uses a new boot loader, so install Windows Server 2003 first, then install Vista. You'll then get a boot menu that offers you Vista or "previous version", just like if you had dual boot XP and Vista. Simple as that.
     
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  3. Raja Palanisamy

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    Hi ronss

    Thanx for u r reply.. if i use two OS windows server 2003 and Vista n same notebook, whether it ll create any problem?

    thanx
     
    Raja Palanisamy, Apr 2, 2009
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    Why don't you just use MS Virtual PC?
     
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    Commander Wolf can i haz broadwell?

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    It should not cause any problems. It should work just as well as any other dual-boot configuration. Make sure you install Server 2003 before Vista; the Server 2003 bootloader most likely won't recognize the newer OS. You may also have a hard time finding drivers for some versions of Server 2003.
     
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  6. Raja Palanisamy

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    ya i partition the hard disc into 3 drives in c:\ drive first i installed server 2003 and in D:\ drive i installed vista..
     
    Raja Palanisamy, Apr 2, 2009
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