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reevester · 05-22-2008, 10:17 AM

Hey Guys,

I recently upgraded my PC to Windows Vista and although I am simply loving Windows Vista, I required Windows XP to run the more demanding applications which I use when i am programming or designing. This Dual-boot setup that I have created, allows me to tinker around with new software (installing/uninstalling) without messing up my main OS, which is Vista. however, it is not that easy to install Windows XP or any other OS after installing Vista!

But there is a very easy solution! Just follow these steps:

1] Install Windows Vista

2] Install the second OS in ANOTHER PARTITION (Very important! You cannot have a Dual Boot setup from the same partition)

3] Make sure you download EasyBCD 1.7.2 and keep it ready. Make sure that you have .NET Framework 2.0 installed! If not then download it from Microsoft's homepage!

4] After you have installed XP and set it up to your liking, install and run EasyBCD.

5] When the app loads, it will show the current BOOT Settings

6] Click on Add/Remove Entries

7] Select the Type of OS and give it a Title. Add Vista first, then XP.

8] You do not need to select the partition or anything of that sort as EasyBCD will do it automatically for you!

9] Save Changes, and you are done!!!

10] You can change settings such as the Timeout period from the "Change Settings" pane

Cheers Guys!
Hope that helped!

05-22-2008, 10:17 AM	#1 (permalink)
reevester Status: Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Mumbai, India Posts: 45	Installing Windows XP after installing Windows Vista! Hey Guys, I recently upgraded my PC to Windows Vista and although I am simply loving Windows Vista, I required Windows XP to run the more demanding applications which I use when i am programming or designing. This Dual-boot setup that I have created, allows me to tinker around with new software (installing/uninstalling) without messing up my main OS, which is Vista. however, it is not that easy to install Windows XP or any other OS after installing Vista! But there is a very easy solution! Just follow these steps: 1] Install Windows Vista 2] Install the second OS in ANOTHER PARTITION (Very important! You cannot have a Dual Boot setup from the same partition) 3] Make sure you download EasyBCD 1.7.2 and keep it ready. Make sure that you have .NET Framework 2.0 installed! If not then download it from Microsoft's homepage! 4] After you have installed XP and set it up to your liking, install and run EasyBCD. 5] When the app loads, it will show the current BOOT Settings 6] Click on Add/Remove Entries 7] Select the Type of OS and give it a Title. Add Vista first, then XP. 8] You do not need to select the partition or anything of that sort as EasyBCD will do it automatically for you! 9] Save Changes, and you are done!!! 10] You can change settings such as the Timeout period from the "Change Settings" pane Cheers Guys! Hope that helped!