Windows Vista: How do I dual boot my computer to run Windows XP and Vista?
- 10/24/08 4:00 PM
Possible to use Windows XP and Vista,98,2000,NT in Computer
by vkijust4u - 10/25/08 12:30 AM In reply to: How do I dual boot my computer to run Windows XP and Vista? by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
Use Virtual PC Software BY- Microsoft.
It can run more than 1 Os at a time in your PC.It is around 30MB software.Try its a amazing software.And You can customize the RAM,HardDisk,etc as per your window.And Using software were you can Run Vista during working on XP without ShutingDown.
Vicky Thakor
How do I dual boot my computer to run Windows XP and Vista?
by Lee-Mann - 10/25/08 12:41 AM In reply to: How do I dual boot my computer to run Windows XP and Vista? by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
I can't understand why anyone would want to do this. I love XP & will never use Vista.
so easy
by zoka010 - 10/25/08 1:44 AM In reply to: How do I dual boot my computer to run Windows XP and Vista? by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
Its so easy man
just like using win9x or me with xp
but u have 2 setup windows XP first on any partition u want 2 use
then intall windows vista after that in formatted partition with NTFS file system
but dont forget that u have 2 do it in formatted one
good luck
Dual booting WinXP and Vista
by exsencon - 10/25/08 4:58 AM In reply to: so easy by zoka010I don't understand why somebody would like to use WinXP AND vista. I saw vista working on my daughter's laptop and decided I'll stick with XP. Having said that,I do have a multiboot system between XP and 14 linux distributions divided over 2 PC's (laptop and desktop) using the Grub bootloader. No problems at all. I just choose whatever OS I want to use and there it goes!
I am running a dual boot computer and here's how to do it!
by rahpe - 10/25/08 5:06 AM In reply to: How do I dual boot my computer to run Windows XP and Vista? by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
1. Start with a computer that has Windows XP installed. If you already have Vista, format the hard drive to eliminate Vista and install XP.
2. Create a partition large enough to accommodate Vista. Be generous, make it something like 50% of the drive as it will hold not only Vista but all the applications that you want to run in Vista. You will be able to save documents in either or both partitions.
3. Obtain an "Upgrade" version of Vista on disk. My computer came with Vista Home installed, no disk, and I went out and purchased Vista Ultimate Upgrade and used it in lieu of the built-in Home version.
4. When installing the Vista you will be asked if you want to replace the previous version of Windows or keep it. Elect to keep it and direct Vista to install in the partition you made for it.
5.Every time you boot your computer you will be given the opportunity to choose the operating system. That's it, the job is done!
Note that you need to install applications in the proper environment. For example I have MS Word installed in both XP and Vista. Therefore I have 2 separate installations of the same application in the same computer (by the way, Microsoft will provide you with the extra registration key if you explain what you are attempting and it would otherwise exceed your allowed number of installations).
I spent a month trying to install XP after the original Vista that came with the computer. It wasn't until I bit the bullet, purchased the Vista Upgrade Disk, formatted the drive and started over that the problem was solved.
Dual boot VISTA / XP pro
by kctobyjoe - 10/25/08 5:27 AM In reply to: How do I dual boot my computer to run Windows XP and Vista? by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
install freebie vista boot pro; follow instructions. DONE!
kc
about my wndows vista
by almacheshier - 10/25/08 8:21 AM In reply to: How do I dual boot my computer to run Windows XP and Vista? by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
I have windows 98, a gateway windowxp and a windows vista laptop. i am a senior and and not really computure savey but the window xp is a much better system.Plus when ever a problem arises people in the know recommend the xp over the vista every time. thanks for asking granny kat
Yes, of course
by diegopia71 - 10/25/08 9:25 AM In reply to: How do I dual boot my computer to run Windows XP and Vista? by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
Is easy to have XP and Vista in the same computer. All You need is a partition of Your hard disk; then, install XP in a clean partition (ex: C:) and Vista in other clean partition (Ex: D:). The best way is to format the target partitions before install each operative system. When you start the computer, You could select the operative system in which You want to work.
Dual Boot has worked great for me.
by asc2078 - 10/25/08 12:29 PM In reply to: How do I dual boot my computer to run Windows XP and Vista? by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
As for how to set up a dual boot system, I just followed the instructions provided on the Microsoft web site. It worked fine.
I have used a dual boot setup for years. It provides some great benefits. I originally did it with XP and Windows 98. I now have it with Vista and XP. First and foremost it preserves the use of older programs that may only operate on the older operating system. On the occasions where I need to do something on an older pre-Vista program, I just boot to XP and work there. Another good benefit is the backup aspect. In that it works like you have two separate computers, one OS can totally crash, leaving you with immediate access to your files through the second OS.
I use one hard drive partitioned into C&D for the two operating systems. I then store all of my own files on a second, separate hard drive. I never store my personal files on the same hard drive that contains an operating system. It is to risky. By using a separate "personal data" hard drive, one can always pull that drive and salvage their data.
The dual boot will work well if it is set up correctly, I would highly recommend it for versitility.
DB
Columbus Ohio
Dual Boot XP & Vista
by dfw24 - 10/25/08 9:10 PM In reply to: How do I dual boot my computer to run Windows XP and Vista? by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
First, you will need a partition to install Vista, separate from XP. So,go to Start,right click My Computer,click Manage, click Disk Management, right click your XP drive{C}, click Shrink Volume. I like to leave around 80 GB for XP. Install Vista on the large partition, and what I like to do is Shrink Vista down to around 100 GB, and use the remaining partition as storage, that both XP and Vista can share files from.Put all files you want to save on the shared partition. That way you can replace either OS, formatting only the OS partition, and all your files will be accessible, just like before.
Simpler than you might think?
by Ken Swanbeck - 10/25/08 10:46 PM In reply to: How do I dual boot my computer to run Windows XP and Vista? by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
I also delt with this dilemna! After purchasing Partition Magic, I found the best and most simple way to accomplish the dual boot WITHOUT any partition program of any sort. You DO have to know a little about computer workings, but not much. First of all, have BOTH FULL INSTALL Operating disks, as I don't believe an upgrade disk will work for either OS (Operating System). First back up your entire system before attempting, so you can restore your important data. Then install XP first, and during install, delete the partition and create a new partion. Format the disk! I recommend having at least a 100gig hard drive or bigger. Install XP in the new partition as usual. Within XP, go to Control Panel, Administrative Tools, Disk Management and create a second partition on your "C" drive. Then install Vista and use the Custom install option. When asked, choose the other partion on which to install. After Vista install is complete, Vista will create it's own boot loader giving you the option of which operating system to load at computer startup. Best of all, it's all done within Microsoft operating system and therefore less chance of problems. I've been using my computer this way for 2-3 months now and it has worked flawlessly. If you don't make a choice within 30 seconds, Vista will load by default, and you can change the delay. GOOD LUCK!!! IT WORKS!!!
I have a TRI-BOOT System
by blue_theta - 10/26/08 1:53 AM In reply to: How do I dual boot my computer to run Windows XP and Vista? by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
I have a generic computer built with an 160 GB HD divided by 5 partitions. I installed Windows 98 (I have one program that is no longer supported by the vender but still use) on the C: sector. I have my regular Windows XP Pro on the D: sector. My Virtual Memory is held on E: section (except 98, that kept on C: ). Data is stored in the F: sector. I have a second Windows XP Pro (Used strictly for video editing, no net or other apps.) on the X: sector. I used the basic Microsoft Bootloader to switch between these system.
System restore on both XPs are confined to their respective partition and read/write is disabled, so nothing can be written to the "other". All data (except 98) use the shared F: sector to pass between them; again it usually X: going to D: as the videos are completed.
The installation sequence for this is as follow (started with a clean hard disk with nothing on it, so backup is irrelavant for me but off load to an external HD before wiping clean):
Fdisk the partitions with the 98 OS disk. Parted 5 "logical disks" (C,D,E,F,X) Format and install C: only. Once 98 is up and running normally, not asking drivers/updates.
Insert XP disk and when ask what partition for the windows directory choose the D:, during this and X: install the setup will indicate that you got different version of Windows on different parts and ask if you would like to be able boot into the "others" indicate "yes", and this will invoke the "boot menu" (this is always active but is skipped when only one OS is installed)
I been using this rig for several years now and it works wonders especially when I want to video edit; it doesnt get bogged down by other "running/standby" programs as nothing other than the editor program is installed and the net access is only turned on for routine updates of the system.
I hope this helps you.
http://www.multibooters.co.uk/multiboot.html
by FVDP - 10/26/08 11:16 AM In reply to: How do I dual boot my computer to run Windows XP and Vista? by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
Just today I stumbled upon this very interesting introduction to multibooting and not only for MS OS'es.
You could be VERY sorry!
by berryb - 10/26/08 2:23 PM In reply to: How do I dual boot my computer to run Windows XP and Vista? by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
I was dual-booting XP and Vista, when Vista dumped! Trying to reboot with my original Vista DVD, in order to reach my Vista Backup, (at least to me) proved impossible! Maybe someone could've led me through that operation, who knows? All I know is that I had to rebuild Vista all over again onto a separate Hard Drive.
Since Vista hasn't always been cooperative, I've since installed a second Hard Drive running XP Pro. Now if and when Vista acts up, I simply enter the CMOS setup and set the XP drive to boot. The simplest solutions are sometimes the best!
Vista n xp dual boot..
by LasZar - 10/26/08 8:07 PM In reply to: How do I dual boot my computer to run Windows XP and Vista? by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
Man..dual boot is one easy thing..no need of doing all those boot/unboot stuffs from bios..
once u already have one OS on the drive, make sure u have a partitio..then u can install the other OS on the other free partition..
Infact, i dont even use vista, i use XP and OpenGeu (Linux) dual boot..and both are pretty awsome..and nt slow like when u have vista installed.. vista sux man.
y'all gota try out Linus too, it is very easy to youe..and can u all believe it..it runs under a 2d..but the interface is 3d animated.. it is way better than Windows..the coolest thing is that they are all free..you can download or order from the linux sites..they will send it free of charge..not trying to make you guys leave windows OS..but just trying making you guys to give it a try and try sumthing different and cool..thats all .. 
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