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    1530 XP & Vista, MD?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by KarlN, Jan 11, 2008.

  1. KarlN

    KarlN Notebook Guru

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    Sorry for posting yet another 1530 thread, I have searched for answers but my google powers are weak today.

    Anyway, usual story, I want to run XP on one 20gb partition, and Vista on another 20 gb partition, and use the rest of my space for 'other' stuff, Ideally I wanted two seperate partitions, but:

    When getting the Dell I noticed there was already 4 partitions used,

    1) So is MediaDirect worth it? I've notice some people say yes,

    2) So if it is worth it, is there anyway to make it run off the main partition?

    3) Do I need the EISA Partition? (What the bloody does it do)

    4) How do I remove the dam EISA Partition

    5) When I boot up and try and install XP with making the HDD set to ATA mode, I cant see my E: any reason why ? :(
     
    KarlN, Jan 11, 2008
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  2. sinstoic

    sinstoic Notebook Deity

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    Search for similar questions with M1330 and you'll get your answers.
     
    sinstoic, Jan 11, 2008
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