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10-Feb-2008, 09:27 PM #1
dual booting vista on an XP machine
I have XP running on my main computer. Can I install vista as a dual boot O.S. ?
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10-Feb-2008, 09:34 PM #2
Basically.....
If you have a separate partition (or disk section) for it. There is only one free application to do this, GParted. It should not delete anything, but make sure you backup before you try it, as there can be problems with partitioners. Then, install Vista on the new partition.

http://gparted.sourceforge.net/

A much more detailed guide.
http://articles.techrepublic.com.com...1-6157570.html
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10-Feb-2008, 09:44 PM #3
Thanks..... Will give it a try..
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