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    vista and XP together.?

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by sateesh, Oct 20, 2009.

  1. sateesh

    sateesh Notebook Enthusiast

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    i have XP in my pc,can i install vista also and work with both..???
    is there any effect of installing both.??????? :confused:
     
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    newsposter Notebook Virtuoso

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    read up on virtual machines.
     
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    sateesh Notebook Enthusiast

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    i cant understand.?
     
    sateesh, Oct 20, 2009
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  4. DetlevCM

    DetlevCM Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    A Virtual Machine is just what the name say.

    Its an "imaginary" computer running in 1 OS allowing you to run another.

    Another alternative - Dual Booting - doesn't allow for simultaneous use-
     
    DetlevCM, Oct 20, 2009
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    mtarm1 Notebook Evangelist

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    mtarm1, Oct 20, 2009
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