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    dual boot vista 32bit + 64bit

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by V-I-N-C-E, Mar 30, 2008.

  1. V-I-N-C-E

    V-I-N-C-E Notebook Enthusiast

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    hi i want to have both os vista 32bit + 64bit on my computer
    i have 2 hard drives and a legal copy of 32bit vista business
    and a download of 64bit ultimate burnt to disk
    how do i go about dual booting it please

    ps can my system handle 64bit please
    pps to any who post thanks in advance :D
     
    V-I-N-C-E, Mar 30, 2008
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  2. flipfire

    flipfire Moderately Boss

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    Theres not much advantage of having both 32/64 versions of Vista. Did you want both because of 64bit's program incompatibilities?

    I only see an advantage to people running Vista/XP dual boot
     
    flipfire, Mar 30, 2008
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  3. Greg

    Greg Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Regardless of if you download a 64bit disc, you legally need another Vista license key to dual boot.
     
    Greg, Mar 30, 2008
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  4. THAANSA3

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    Yeah, you'll need another license. Plus, I don't know it can be considered dual-booting if you put one OS on one hard drive and the other OS on the second hard drive. In your case, you would just need to install one of the OS's on the new hard drive.
     
    THAANSA3, Mar 30, 2008
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  5. V-I-N-C-E

    V-I-N-C-E Notebook Enthusiast

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    ok i have 32 bit vista so i wanted 64 but you said its pointless so is there any chance i could get a copy of xp pro x64 as a download if not roughly how much is a legal disk

    ps can my system have xp pro x64
     
    V-I-N-C-E, Mar 30, 2008
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  6. flipfire

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    Yes XP64/Vista32 sounds more suitable. You will have to purchase an XP-pro 64bit licence. Im not sure on the exact price.
     
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  7. V-I-N-C-E

    V-I-N-C-E Notebook Enthusiast

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    i have fount a cracked iso on wtorrent im downloading it now so will u guys guide me through the installation plz (once the dl is complete)
     
    V-I-N-C-E, Mar 30, 2008
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  8. JCMS

    JCMS Notebook Prophet

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    Install XP
    Install Vista

    You're isntalling on2 different hard drives? UNPLUGG THE VISTA DRIVE BEFORE INSTALLING XP! XP will boot by default and you can boot in Vista using the media selector at the boot screen
     
    JCMS, Mar 30, 2008
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  9. nobscot6

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    we can't

    thats illegal
     
    nobscot6, Mar 30, 2008
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  10. flipfire

    flipfire Moderately Boss

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    We cannot help you if you illegally download programs, its part of the forum rules. Mods will close this thread

    Plus downloading from torrents is risky, they include all sorts of viruses and malware.
     
    flipfire, Mar 30, 2008
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  11. Greg

    Greg Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Thread closed...I've heard enough. Don't expect any similar threads to remain open, and please do not bring up any of your Vista64 concerns unless you are willing to buy a legal license and not be a pirate.

    /Thread
     
    Greg, Mar 30, 2008
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