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**Deleted090308** · 03-18-2008, 08:23 AM

Hi

Is this a computer with Vista preinstalled?
If so, I think it's a bad idea to try creating a "true" dual boot with XP.

Installing XP after Vista will make Vista unbootable - this can be fixed, but you'll need a Vista installation disc (NOT a recovery disc).

A better solution would be to get a second HDD and install XP there - then use BIOS to choose OS (or maybe edit XP's boot.ini).

And, yes, you can save files to both OS's partitions (also FAT32).

03-18-2008, 08:23 AM	#2 (permalink)
Deleted090308 Not... Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 22,277 OS: Xp	Re: Windows XP and Vista dual-boot Hi Is this a computer with Vista preinstalled? If so, I think it's a bad idea to try creating a "true" dual boot with XP. Installing XP after Vista will make Vista unbootable - this can be fixed, but you'll need a Vista installation disc (NOT a recovery disc). A better solution would be to get a second HDD and install XP there - then use BIOS to choose OS (or maybe edit XP's boot.ini). And, yes, you can save files to both OS's partitions (also FAT32).