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Fire_Zealot   09-09-2007 at 03:20:09 PM

Hi Guys

I'm using Windows XP SP 2 right now but in a couple of days I will be upgrading to Vista Home Premium. However I want to save XP SP2 if its possible so I can continue to play my old legacy games.

What I would like to know is: How can I set up a dual boot system? Should I instal both OSs on 1 Hard Disk or should I put them on seperate Hard Disks? How will I select witch OS I want to use at system boot?

thanks for your time

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Scotteq   09-11-2007 at 01:51:34 PM
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These should tell you what you need to know:

http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,1759,2109434,00.asp

And: http://windowshelp.microsoft.com/W [...] e1033.mspx


You can install both OS's on the same HDD, but you must partition the drive into two logical ones first. Otherwise Vista will overwrite XP. Personally, IMHO, it's easier (not to mention reasonably cheap) just to use two separate hard drives.

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