[TEC] Vista and XP Pro Dual Boot.

Dustyboats · 05-17-08, 03:45 AM

Can one of the "Highly Tech" people help please?
Have new computer. Came with Pre-Installed Vista Home Premium.
I would like to put XP Pro back on in a Dual Boot System.
Have "Step by Step" instructions to do that from HP...very explicit and easy for me to handle!
However I find I only have an OEM XP Pro Disc, so I need all the Drivers. Is that right?
If so ....Where can I get them ? Can I download and collect on either a "Floppy" or burn to "CD/DVD" ?
Any assistance would be greatfully appreciated if expressed in "Kindergarden or Primary School" DO THIS, DO THAT.......you know O'GRADY SAYS type stuff.
Cheers all....Dusty

FIREWALL · 05-17-08, 03:52 AM

Hi Dustyboats

I assume you mean boot discs.

If so Google MS XP pro boot discs.

edit: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/310994

Dustyboats · 05-17-08, 07:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FIREWALL

Hi Dustyboats

I assume you mean boot discs.

If so Google MS XP pro boot discs.

edit: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/310994

Firewall that looks good....thanks a real bunch !!!!!....Dusty

GerritJ9 · 05-17-08, 08:41 AM

Creating a dual-boot installation is in itself no problem, but as a rule the oldest OS has to be installed first i.e. first XP and then Vista. XP's boot manager doesn't recognize Vista, but does recognize older versions of Windows such as 98 and 2000. Similarly, Vista's boot manager recognizes all the older versions including XP. I'm not sure whether it is possible to install XP AFTER having installed Vista- better check this first before you start work.
You can install several different versions of Windows on one PC, as long as you install the oldest first and the most recent last: 95>98>2000>XP>Vista.

Dustyboats · 05-17-08, 01:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GerritJ9

Creating a dual-boot installation is in itself no problem, but as a rule the oldest OS has to be installed first i.e. first XP and then Vista. XP's boot manager doesn't recognize Vista, but does recognize older versions of Windows such as 98 and 2000. Similarly, Vista's boot manager recognizes all the older versions including XP. I'm not sure whether it is possible to install XP AFTER having installed Vista- better check this first before you start work.
You can install several different versions of Windows on one PC, as long as you install the oldest first and the most recent last: 95>98>2000>XP>Vista.

http://apcmag.com/how_to_dual_boot_v...step_guide.htm

This is a great guide .......Thank you for yoiur reply...Dusty

capt_frank · 05-18-08, 06:42 AM

For a dual boot installation, this is what I did:

I put a new hard drive in my computer and installed Vista Home Premium 64 bit on it. The other hard drive which came with the computer had XP already installed.

Works great!

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Dustyboats Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Southampton. UK Posts: 189 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	[TEC] Vista and XP Pro Dual Boot. Can one of the "Highly Tech" people help please? Have new computer. Came with Pre-Installed Vista Home Premium. I would like to put XP Pro back on in a Dual Boot System. Have "Step by Step" instructions to do that from HP...very explicit and easy for me to handle! However I find I only have an OEM XP Pro Disc, so I need all the Drivers. Is that right? If so ....Where can I get them ? Can I download and collect on either a "Floppy" or burn to "CD/DVD" ? Any assistance would be greatfully appreciated if expressed in "Kindergarden or Primary School" DO THIS, DO THAT.......you know O'GRADY SAYS type stuff. Cheers all....Dusty __________________

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FIREWALL Eternal Patrol Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: CATALINA IS. SO . CAL USA Posts: 10,108 Downloads: 511 Uploads: 0	Hi Dustyboats I assume you mean boot discs. If so Google MS XP pro boot discs. edit: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/310994 __________________ RIP FIREWALL I Play GWX. Silent Hunter Who ???

05-17-08, 08:41 AM	#4
GerritJ9 Sonar Guy Join Date: May 2007 Location: Netherlands Posts: 389 Downloads: 47 Uploads: 6	Creating a dual-boot installation is in itself no problem, but as a rule the oldest OS has to be installed first i.e. first XP and then Vista. XP's boot manager doesn't recognize Vista, but does recognize older versions of Windows such as 98 and 2000. Similarly, Vista's boot manager recognizes all the older versions including XP. I'm not sure whether it is possible to install XP AFTER having installed Vista- better check this first before you start work. You can install several different versions of Windows on one PC, as long as you install the oldest first and the most recent last: 95>98>2000>XP>Vista. __________________ Quamvis Patiens Acris My SH3/SH4 mods: http://www.gamefront.com/files/user/GerritJ9

05-18-08, 06:42 AM	#6
capt_frank Watch Officer Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: In the North Carolina Sticks Posts: 335 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	For a dual boot installation, this is what I did: I put a new hard drive in my computer and installed Vista Home Premium 64 bit on it. The other hard drive which came with the computer had XP already installed. Works great!