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    having 2 operating systems

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by kman, Feb 24, 2008.

  1. kman

    kman Notebook Enthusiast

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    I have Windows vista home premium on my laptop but i still miss windows XP so i want to partition my drive (if it is not already) and put windows XP so i can have both. I have a windows Xp on a CD but i do not know how to get it on my computer so when i boot up i can have the option to o[pen up one or the other operating systems. There is also the problems of drivers for my hardware. IF anyone coulp please help me by telling me how to do this i would be extremely greatful :)
     
    kman, Feb 24, 2008
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    Crimsonman Ex NBR member :cry:

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    You'll need to partition space away from vista, then install XP on that partition.
     
    Crimsonman, Feb 24, 2008
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    vashts121 Notebook Evangelist

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    kman Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thanks alot this really helped
     
    kman, Feb 25, 2008
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    nobscot6 Wise One

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    thats a nice ref guide and lots of us dual boot vista and xp or ubuntu. Vista will be the c: partition

    for xp, make the xp partition about 10gb, so you can add programs etc. Also, I would recommend a 3rd party partition manager like acronis, paragon or cute(freeware)--> they are just easier to use with more options and all are compatible w/ vista. you can google for them or pm me and i'll give you some good information :)

    the 3rd suggestion is to use easybcd for booting.

    EasyBCD Link
    That way you don't have to edit the boot information, etc. You will still have to repair vista as shown in that guide. After you get it set up with easy bcd, you can install ireboot which sits in your sys tray. That way, you can select head of time what os you want to boot into, without waiting for the splash screen and boot options. easybcd has it's own forum so you can get lots of help w/ any booting questions. Easy also works w/ linux, whcih makes it real handy. just google for easybcd and after you hve it installed, it has a link to ireboot.

    ann
     
    nobscot6, Feb 25, 2008
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    scooberdoober Penguins FTW!

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    If you have the space, I think you should give XP at least 20 gigs.
     
    scooberdoober, Feb 25, 2008
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    InnoTech virtual box is great.
     

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