Running Windows XP and Windows Vista on same computer

[MysticFairy]

Hello,
I was hoping someone could tell me how to go about adding Windows XP" to a computer that is presently running Windows Vista and be able to switch from one system to the other. Is that possible?

 

[Jonmor68]

Yes it can be done, here's how> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/919529
You normally install the oldest system first, obviously it has no knowledge of the newer one and it will overwrite the bootloader.

 

[mibix19]

If you think the solution that Jonmor68 has given to you is too tricky to set up, you might also want to consider installing it in a virtual pc such as Microsoft virtual pc http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=04d26402-3199-48a3-afa2-2dc0b40a73b6&displaylang=en or VMware http://www.vmware.com/products/player/ The Vista installation will not be messed with with this method

 

[Scotteq]

Here's a tutorial on how to Dual Boot Win 7 and XP

The procedure for Vista and XP is the same.