Gaming Hardware/services limited XP profile?

[legendofphil]

I decided to turn my desktop into a gaming and HTPC, obviously not at the same time.
I already have a copy of XP MCE (I bought it with my PC) and was thinking about either using the in-built UI or using XBMC for Windows.

I was wondering if I can have a 2nd profile on the machine to limit hardware and services, booting the UI program so the machine boots and acts as quick as possible when a HTPC and runs normally when needed in the other profile?

Due to the positioning of various equipment, I was planning on have the gaming profile set up for my monitor and speakers and then the HTPC profile set up for my TV and surround sound system.

I have a backup plan I just don't want to do it as its a complete waste of space (dual boot XP with another copy of XP).

 

[Lee79]

Here is the guide I did for creating Hardware Profiles with Windows XP if that helps.
http://gbatemp.net/index.php?showtopic=88467

 

[legendofphil]

Thank you, I will have a go at that.
I don't have all the cables I need yet, probably be over xmas.

 

[Banger]

Well to make the best of the hardware especially with the HTPC portion of the PC you could use Geexbox on a dual boot, or can even use the live CD (Possibly even a USB stick; although I have never tried it).