i just got a new puter with vista basic , i want to install my old hd with xp pro on it , can i do this and what settings would i have to use to do this . my goal is to be able to choose which os i want on start up , since some of my programs dont work yet on vista . is this dual system possible ?
thanks in advance for your help
2007-03-22 14:44:18 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Other - Computers
I'm running XP Pro in virtualization software from inside Linux (PCLinuxOS). Windows is locked in a padded cell where it can be used but cannot cause any trouble.
I made this vid to demonstrate it:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JzyHoRklWLE
(I sorted out the sound and USB problem soon after this vid was made)
It's quite easy to set up - you don't need to be a guru. Surf over to http://www.pclinuxos.com and start living a virus-free life :)
Now you see why Linux is so cool - and costs nothing. Try making Vista Aero doing a spinning cube lol...
2007-03-22 15:01:16 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You Might Have To Reformat Your Drive And Partition Your Drive Space Into Two, But Loosing All Your Information. Getting A Second Hard Drive And Installing XP There Might Be Much Easier Option.
Below Is A Link For A Program That Will Allow You To Do Parition.
http://theynd.com/showthread.php?t=29483
Good Luck
2007-03-22 21:59:39 · answer #2 · answered by deezenutzny 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's impossible. And due to limitations once you've upgraded to Vista you cannot get back the previous operating system. Dual systems is not possible.
2007-03-22 21:58:00 · answer #3 · answered by Marc G 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Hi, you have two options:
1. simply install another system. when it's done, you'd be given the option to select one to boot into at startup
2. install virtual pc software in which u can run multiple operating systems at the same time on the same physical computer. one example is virtual pc 2007:
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/products/winfamily/virtualpc/overview.mspx
2007-03-22 21:54:42 · answer #4 · answered by RockyFP 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, change the BIOS to boot from the hard drive that you want to use. I do it all of the time as I am trying to learn Linux and have it on my second hard drive.
2007-03-22 21:48:14 · answer #5 · answered by J W 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You will need to create multiple partitions on the drive.
2007-03-22 21:48:10 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋