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alyoob

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    Two operating systems
    « on: December 09, 2007, 02:44:33 PM »
    Is it possible to have Windows xp home installed and windows xp professional also installed on the same computer. If so can I install windows xp professionals without losing any data in my windows xp home operating system.
    « Last Edit: December 09, 2007, 02:54:46 PM by alyoob »

    billybee

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    Re: Two operating systems
    « Reply #1 on: December 09, 2007, 03:02:55 PM »
    I see why not.  I've installed Vista on one drive partition and XP on another.  Once you've partitioned the disks it should be pretty easy.  See Vista/XP Dual Booting procedures and my last post.

    alyoob

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      Re: Two operating systems
      « Reply #2 on: December 09, 2007, 03:06:04 PM »
      will i lose anything from my windows xp home operating sytem if i install another operating system example files stored ect..

      Astoria



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        Re: Two operating systems
        « Reply #3 on: December 09, 2007, 03:09:53 PM »
        will i lose anything from my windows xp home operating sytem if i install another operating system example files stored ect..

        Not as long as you install XP Pro on a different partition.



        alyoob

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          Re: Two operating systems
          « Reply #4 on: December 09, 2007, 03:19:41 PM »
          can i use Microsoft virtual pc

          Astoria



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            Re: Two operating systems
            « Reply #5 on: December 09, 2007, 06:03:12 PM »
            can i use Microsoft virtual pc
            Yes you can



            patio

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            Re: Two operating systems
            « Reply #6 on: December 10, 2007, 06:03:09 AM »
            alyoob,
            What exactly are you wanting to accomplish here ? ?
            Without specifics it's hard to advise.
            All the things you stated can be done....the "why" determines which would be the best choice...
            " Anyone who goes to a psychiatrist should have his head examined. "