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Originally Posted by eneles
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). |
The machine has a clean Vista install. I have the original Vista CD. I think he is pretty much decided that he is going to get another hard drive. If I install XP on the other hard drive, is there any way I could get a screen like this to show up to give me options regarding which OS I want to boot from?
He's not exactly the most computer savvy person, and I would like to steer him away from doing anything in the bios. i.e change the boot sequence. A boot screen like the one above would be awesome, would there be any way to get that with 2 separate hard drives?
Thanks for the quick replies guys, I really appreciate it
