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09-17-2010, 01:22 PM
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Wanting to dual boot XP and Win 7
I would like to have a dual boot with XP and Win 7. My disk of Win 7 requires me to "upgrade" from XP. Can I load XP on one of my drives (other than my current "C" drive) without damaging my current XP install and then upgrade to Win 7 on the other drive?
Wasn't sure if I could actually have 2 loads on Win XP on the same system even though they would be on different drives. Just wanting to try Win 7 before I make a complete changeover as I am currently happy with XP and really don't have a huge "need" for an OS change. Also, how would I actually access Win 7 if it is on another HDD, since I would still be using XP from the "C" drive as my primary boot OS. |
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09-17-2010, 01:53 PM
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Mondsreitersmann
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You can have more than one XP install.
Just install the new OS on the second hard drive, Windows 7 will create a boot loader that will reside on your main hard drive, which will allow you to boot into either OS without a hitch.
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09-17-2010, 02:04 PM
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Legally - if you upgrade XP you aren't suppose to use it again...That's why you got a less expensive price
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09-17-2010, 02:09 PM
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Unlike XP's update version that just required you to have a disk.
The win 7 update version does not actually update the OS, it replaces the entirely. The update version just requires you to have XP or Vista actually installed on a hdd before you can use it.
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09-17-2010, 02:10 PM
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09-17-2010, 02:14 PM
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Mondsreitersmann
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One time install? Did you purchase a DVD or just a key?
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09-17-2010, 03:15 PM
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Guess it actually is not a "one time" install just a single computer install. Sorry for the misinformation. Just read the data sheet that came with it incorrectly. |
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09-17-2010, 03:39 PM
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The upgrade version of Win 7 does NOT have to be installed over XP. It CAN be installed clean. Google will find the procedure for you.
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