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    Dualbooting!

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by Krb686, May 26, 2007.

  1. Krb686

    Krb686 Notebook Geek

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    Hey, could someone tell me if it's possible to install vista and xp?

    I want to do this because there are some games that currently don't play on vista(rome total war, simcity 4) but i also want vista.

    I need to know if it's possible to install vista first, and then install xp onto a 2nd partition or 2nd hard drive. All of the online guides go from xp to vista, but im ordering vista first.
     
    Krb686, May 26, 2007
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    Ethyriel Notebook Deity

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    I think it's the sort of thing you're going to have to try. You may have to restore the Vista MBR once XP is installed, or even rely on a third party boot loader like Lilo or Grub.
     
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  3. Krb686

    Krb686 Notebook Geek

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    Thanks for your help. Looks like i found it though.
     
    Krb686, May 27, 2007
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