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    install multiple OS's

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by frodobagins, Jul 30, 2006.

  1. frodobagins

    frodobagins Notebook Geek

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    i want to install Vista but i still want to use XP. How do i install them on the same PC? I heard about Microsoft Virtual PC but it aint free :mad: . do i have to partition my hard disk... :confused:
     
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    azntiger1000 Notebook Deity

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    azntiger1000, Jul 30, 2006
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  3. mach_zero

    mach_zero Casual Observer NBR Reviewer

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    Virtual PC 2004 is free, but unfortunately does not support Vista (the upcoming Virtual PC 2007 will). You might try creating a VMWare image and running it under WMWare Player (also free), but I'm not sure if that will work either.
    Physically installing an additional OS to your hard drive does require you to repartition.
     
    mach_zero, Jul 30, 2006
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  4. Jalf

    Jalf Comrade Santa

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    The usual way to run multiple OS'es is to create two partitions on your HD, then install an OS on each.

    VMWare is more relevant if you want to run the two OS'es at the same time (and lose performance)
     
    Jalf, Jul 31, 2006
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    What The Deuce Notebook Enthusiast

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    Create a new partition of atleast 10 Gigs, make it PRIMARY (otherwise you cannot boot to it) and format it (i chose ntfs). Reboot with vista dvd in, choose your new partition, and let er rip.

    took about an hour for it to install on my machine.

    Edit: Installing on VMWare works, but it doesn't support the aero glass style...so whats the point?
     
    What The Deuce, Aug 5, 2006
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