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I may soon be setting up a new PC w/Vista Ultimate
and XPpro on a single drive. I want Vista on C and XP on D. But I'll need to install XP first so Vista will recognize it and create a proper dual boot file system.
I can easily partition the drive to whatever I want before the installs but I can't recall if I can make XP install on D initially or will it default to C?
(reason I want Vista on C is because it will always see itself as C and having it there will simplify using Acronis Trueimage.)
Format and partition the drive early on in the XP install....Select D to install XP.
tanks :)
Be aware that there are issues with dual-booting Vista and XP, especially with regards to System Restore. If it will serve your needs, then you might want to consider running WinXP as a Virtual Machine instead.
Or you might even want to use a 2nd hdd with a OS on each and select which OS to boot to in bios.
Dual boot like you posted means the system restore stuff in XP gets wiped out.
Don't use system restore. Use Acronis TI.
I had this setup for a while previously but reversed on this computer (XP on C and Vista on D) with no problems except when I booted to Vista it, typically, saw itself as C so making an image with Acronis got a bit complicated because using Acronis and in particular its (or any other) bootdisk the drive letters got very mixed up.
Having Vista actually on C would solve that problem. It will be on my next computer which I'm currently in the pre-buy/research/pricing stage.
To be honest I'm not particularly interested in using Vista, I just want it available to occasionally play with so when someone asks me a quesion about it I'll have more first hand experience rather than using google or saying I dunno.
Fair enough reason.
Besides I have my Vista Ultimate DVD's that MS gave me for beta testing it and I think it's sort of a shame they aren't being utilized in any way. I'm guessing that by the time I get comfortable with it Windows 7 RC1 will be out LOL.
Buy a NEW laptop with Home on it. Now do a clean install of Ultimate.
In 6 weeks you will be familiar with it.
2 GB of ram and a optical mose is all the changes I made. Love the difference too.
It's a consideration but half of buying a new desktop is the fun of finding components and then building a custom box. Probably more than half LOL.
Besides I have a decent Toshiba laptop that I rarely use... can't see buying another just for a couple months worth of use then I'll have two laptops that i don't use :)
Then ship one my way :) :D
Yes, sure. That'll happen :)
The new build may be delayed a bit. Suddenly have to pay for some dental work on my cat first.
Dental bills :( :( :(
Say what? Update the cat before the computer? Couldn't that be classified as computer abuse? :D
I agree :D :DQuote:
Originally Posted by SpywareDr
Yes, well one of the two will be jumping onto my pillow with stinky breath if I don't get it fixed.
Eaasy decision :)
UGHHH, right easy.
I see your point. :)
I have Vista on C, so if I install XP on H (same disk) there should be no dual boot problem?.
You can't simply install XP after Vista. It won't recognize it and set up a dual boot. Vistas boot files are very different than XP's as well so you'd need to do a boot repair with the Vista install dvd.
I'd suggest using a 3rd party boot manager to sort out the potential problems you'd encounter. Start a new thread and those more familiar with the latest such software programs and Vista will give you more details than I can. Also, there are some boot managers that assist with the install of new operating systems as well. Worth looking into.
Thank you fink. Additional information on your point in fairly non technical language on:
http://www.anvir.com/windows-vista-startup-proce
Will start a new thread as you suggest.
Sorry srewed up the link. Should be
http://www.anvir.com/windows-vista-startup-process.htm