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    Running windows xp twice on the same computer?

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by Seshan, Aug 18, 2008.

  1. Seshan

    Seshan Rawrrr!

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    I have a second hard drive in my comp that's not getting used, I want to install XP on it and run it in a VM on my other XP machine. (I want to do some testing) is this possible? or will XP be stupid and not let me?
     
    Seshan, Aug 18, 2008
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  2. gerryf19

    gerryf19 I am the walrus

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    Is it physically capable? Yes. Sure. Are you asking about licensing--ie, can you install the same OS twice; once normally and once in a VM?

    License wise, you need a license for both the host and the client (weird, since they are both on the same machine, eh?)

    Here's a strange little, albeit temporary, alternative

    Using Virutal PC, you can download several preloaded XP images (and a vista image), or really VHDs that you can run from Virtual PC.

    The VHDs do not require a license, though they expire periodically (these came out in June and expire in September--in September, MS will probably release some more, at least they have for the past couple years)

    http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/...90-958F-4B64-B5F1-73D0A413C8EF&displaylang=en
     
    gerryf19, Aug 18, 2008
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  3. atbnet

    atbnet Notebook Prophet

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    You can't unless you have more than one license.
     
    atbnet, Aug 18, 2008
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  4. gerryf19

    gerryf19 I am the walrus

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    post count padder
     
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    atbnet Notebook Prophet

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    And what is your post considered? I had my reply written in another tab and was working and didn't get around to hitting reply. Seriously, don't be an ***.
     
    atbnet, Aug 18, 2008
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  6. gerryf19

    gerryf19 I am the walrus

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    my post was just teasing you, big fella. relax :biggrin:
     
    gerryf19, Aug 18, 2008
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