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    Any reason to install XP as a 2nd OS to my 64bit Vista?

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by lottdod_1999, May 29, 2009.

  1. lottdod_1999

    lottdod_1999 Notebook Evangelist

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    Getting a new laptop with 64 Bit vista on it.
    nowadays I always like making a 2nd partition and install a 2nd OS just for backup/failsafe reasons.

    Would I be better goin with Windows 7 or should I go with XP for legacy 16-bit reasons etc?
     
    lottdod_1999, May 29, 2009
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    Up to you, dude.

    XP, Vista, 7, Linux... install 'em all I say. ;)

    What are your legacy 16-bit needs? If games then install XP in a separate partition. Otherwise just run it in a VM and use the partition(s) to run something cooler like 7 or Ubuntu maybe, or both.
     
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    backup/failsafe reasons are non-reasons. actually i'd say, exactly for that, better don't. one os can mess up the other one, and such, and that.

    and besides, yep, 16bit apps nowadays go in vmwares. that's like running old games in an emulator :)
     
    davepermen, May 29, 2009
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    When you get your laptop, FORMAT, Install Windows 7 64 bit Edition as soon as you get it. forget everything else!

    f00k Vista, either XP or Win 7. I tried even SP2 with Vista, f00kin' slow as hell man. Win 7 flies and is compatible with everything I am running even though I am using the 64 bit edition
     
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  5. lottdod_1999

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    I really like Vista.

    I don't see how they'd mess each other up if they're on separate partitions..
    Vista is my fave OS at the moment..

    I just read about 16-bit not being in Vista 64bit so that's why I was asking. Nothing specific I know of
     
    lottdod_1999, May 29, 2009
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    Might not have drivers for XP. W7 is not a real OS yet.. have to reinstall everything once it's out. Legacy programs might be a problem with V64.
     
    kanehi, May 29, 2009
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  7. lottdod_1999

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    I can't really think of anything I'd use then. I guess I'll just use VMs
     
    lottdod_1999, May 29, 2009
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