Dual Booting?

[Boonzeet]

I have Windows XP Home Edition installed, and I have Vista (to install), how can I make it so they dual boot?

Thanks :D

[Recursion]

If your PC can handle Vista just fine... why use XP? It would be stupid sticking to the past imo

[Firehorse]

If your PC can handle Vista just fine... why use XP? It would be stupid sticking to the past imo

he asked how to do it, not if he is able to...

I suggest look for a tut online as I really cba to type it. Make a sizely partition (at least 50GB) and then install vista using the disk and click install on partition and click the partition you made.

[Recursion]

he asked how to do it, not if he is able to...

I suggest look for a tut online as I really cba to type it. Make a sizely partition (at least 50GB) and then install vista using the disk and click install on partition and click the partition you made.

I didn't say that XP

[Boonzeet]

If your PC can handle Vista just fine... why use XP? It would be stupid sticking to the past imo

Some people prefer XP to Vista. It's not stupid sticking to the past, It's like saying my freinds stupid for listening to the Sex Pistols and The Beatles?

Anyway, I want to dual boot so I can keep everything. But um, 50 GB? My computers memory is only 53 GB XD (It's 6 years old).

[Jordy]

Some people prefer XP to Vista. It's not stupid sticking to the past, It's like saying my freinds stupid for listening to the Sex Pistols and The Beatles?

Anyway, I want to dual boot so I can keep everything. But um, 50 GB? My computers memory is only 53 GB XD (It's 6 years old).Try not to call your computers hard-drive space 'Memory', Memory is an entirely different thing :P

The Sex Pistols and The Beatles are an opinionated thing, however Vista is just an improved and additional version of XP in many ways so there's little reasons to prefer XP, it's hardly down to opinion, more common sense?

[Recursion]

Try not to call your computers hard-drive space 'Memory', Memory is an entirely different thing :P

The Sex Pistols and The Beatles are an opinionated thing, however Vista is just an improved and additional version of XP in many ways so there's little reasons to prefer XP, it's hardly down to opinion, more common sense?

And this is why I like this guy! :P

[Colin-Roberts]

if your computer is 6 years old.. i doubt it will run vista even remotely well..

[Boonzeet]

Meh. Then I might aswell wait to get a new one.

The only thing I like about XP over Vista is the fact that there are so many more possible Customizations for it but not for Vista. And I like Customizing my PC. XD

Yeah, I tend to call Hard-Disk Space Memory for some reason.

Anyway, has anyone got a proper answer (not wondering WHY I want to do it)?

[Technologic]

Putting vista on a 6 year old machine is like dressing your nan in a hoody and jeans

[Recursion]

Putting vista on a 6 year old machine is like dressing your nan in a hoody and jeans

QUOTE OF THE YEAR.

Well, Vista Basic might work ok I guess?

[Technologic]

QUOTE OF THE YEAR.

Well, Vista Basic might work ok I guess?
It's true though

It'll look good but it'll be slow and useless

[HotelUser]

Some people prefer XP to Vista. It's not stupid sticking to the past, It's like saying my freinds stupid for listening to the Sex Pistols and The Beatles?

Anyway, I want to dual boot so I can keep everything. But um, 50 GB? My computers memory is only 53 GB XD (It's 6 years old).

Some people like you, or me. And we both have legitimate reasons. Though there are always the people who think the latest and greatest is the way to go. On how to dual boot, check this guide out: http://apcmag.com/how_to_dualboot_vista_with_xp__stepbystep_guide_wi th_screenshots.htm


If your PC can handle Vista just fine... why use XP? It would be stupid sticking to the past imo

He wants to know how to dual boot, just because others prefer XP, doesn't mean you have to convince them to switch over to Vista :rolleyes:imo.

[Oleh]

I know its offtopic slightly but should i Install Vista homepremium and Vista Ultimate on my laptop to dual boot?

[Recursion]

Whats the point in that?!

Ultimate has everything Home Premium has + more.

[DrLacero]

The Sex Pistols and The Beatles are an opinionated thing, however Vista is just an improved and additional version of XP in many ways so there's little reasons to prefer XP, it's hardly down to opinion, more common sense?

That's an opinion too.