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    Windows XP 32 bit and Windows 7 (32 bit or 64 bit)

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by Sleemans, Jul 21, 2009.

  1. Sleemans

    Sleemans Newbie

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    I am planning to buy a new laptop later this year once Windows 7 is released. I also have a new unused XP 32 bit CD, and am hoping to partition the HD and run W7 and XP.

    My question is: will I have to buy a laptop with Windows 7 32 bit, or will I be able to run W7 64 bit on one partition and XP 32 bit on the other partition?

    Thanks for any help.

    Cheers
    Brian
     
    Sleemans, Jul 21, 2009
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  2. Fragilexx

    Fragilexx Get'cha head in the game

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    I can't think of a reason that you couldn't run XP 32 bit & 7 64bit on different partitions.
     
    Fragilexx, Jul 21, 2009
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  3. crash

    crash NBR Assassin

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    You can run XP 32-bit on one partition and W7 64-bit on another without issues. I'm currently running W7 RC 64-bit on one partition and Windows Server 2008 32-bit (same kernal as Vista) on another without issues.
     
    crash, Jul 21, 2009
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  4. Sleemans

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    Thanks for taking the time to reply.
     
    Sleemans, Jul 21, 2009
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  5. crash

    crash NBR Assassin

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    You're welcome, feel free to post back if you have more questions about dual booting.
     
    crash, Jul 21, 2009
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  6. Shyster1

    Shyster1 Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Yup; I think I've even heard of people triple-booting XP, _Vista, and Win7, each on a separate partition.
     
    Shyster1, Jul 21, 2009
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