Dual Boot Help

[gov78]

Ok right now im using vista n i dont like it for gaming at all. so want to make a dual boot system on my vista desktop. i got 2 hard drives one with all my vista stuff on it n one completely clear i just wanted to know how i would set this up so i could have vista and Xp running. If you know any sites with guides that would help.

 

[Kingwad]

Yes. Google. Type in "Dual Boot Vista XP" and click Search. It's pretty simple since you have a spare drive.

 

[superrob]

Easy.
First make two partitions of your drive.
Then first install XP on one partition.
And then install Vista on the other partition.
Then you are finished

 

[gov78]

iv already got vista installed i just want to install xp on the other...also how do i partion my other harddrive? YES I AM A NooB on the software side of things

 

[Kiljaeden]

No can do. You have to first install the earliest operating system or else it won't recognise the dual boot.

So to have a dual boot, XP & Vista, you'll have to install XP, then install Vista.

 

[iritegood]

No can do. You have to first install the earliest operating system or else it won't recognise the dual boot.

So to have a dual boot, XP & Vista, you'll have to install XP, then install Vista.

http://apcmag.com/5485/dualbooting_vista_and_xp

 

[Jiggah]

That's just crazy. You can use VistaBootPRO to configure a dual boot if you had Vista installed before an XP install. I would recommend installing XP on a separate drive with the Vista drive disabled because the drive letter will change.