how can I install a hard drive that has XP into my PC without uninstalling my hard drive that is running 10

Zaemot · Nov 21, 2015

i recently got a older harddrive with XP on it & would like to install it on my PC which already has a harddrive with 10 on it . My goal is to have to different OS on the same PC . I know that I can't run them at the same time & that I will have to choose which drive I want each time I start my PC , but all the videos I could find on the subject were about putting 2 OS on 1 Hard drive , that is not my goal.

dudio · Nov 21, 2015

It's not as easy but can be done.
You have to enter the BIOS on bootup, and select which drive to use as first boot:

http://www.howtogeek.com/129815/beginner-geek-how-to-change-the-boot-order-in-your-computers-bios/

Wolfshadw · Nov 21, 2015

Unfortunately, you can't just plug in an XP disk and expect it to work. The drivers and registry settings for the XP disk is still looking for the hardware and programs on the old system. Not finding them, they system will often blue-screen or simply fail to boot (blinking cursor).

Ideally, what you would do is install both drives and format both.
Install XP onto the first drive.
Once XP is installed and up to date, reboot your system.
Insert the Windows 10 install media.
If the Install program does not start immediately, run the Setup.exe program.
When you get to the type of installation, select Custom Install and select the second disk as the install location.
Once Windows 10 is installed, let it run it's updates and reboot.
On this reboot, you should be presented with the option of which OS to run.

-Wolf sends

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