• We’re currently investigating an issue related to the forum theme and styling that is impacting page layout and visual formatting. The problem has been identified, and we are actively working on a resolution. There is no impact to user data or functionality, this is strictly a front-end display issue. We’ll post an update once the fix has been deployed. Thanks for your patience while we get this sorted.

Dual-Boot XP and Win 7 - First Time

T

tomhanser

Member
I have to ask this before I procede...

To install and dual-boot two Windows operating systems - must they both be on a primary drive, with more than one partition?

Can I install and load Windows XP on a second physical drive, set to "slave?"

Right now I have Windows 7 installed on my primary or startup drive. It only has one partition at this time and I'd rather not change this.

I need to install Windows XP to run earlier versions of IE 7 for web testing purposes.

Yes, a second box with Windows XP installed would be the best route to take, but Windows 7 is installed on both of my boxes at home.

Thanks!
 
I've been reading about VM, but was hesitant.

What can you tell me about VM and can you direct me to some installation/configuration information?

Thanks!
 
Depending on what kind of web testing he's doing, VM may not be a good way to go. Not only does it have its own processing overhead, but certain features are absent (such as 3ds acceleration). This is true for both VMWare and XP Mode in 7 IIRC.
 
*Shrug*
Always been a Dual/Multi boot guy...
Then tried VMWare Workstation (free 30 day trial FYI then bought a license) just to check out what all the fuss was about virtual machines and the result is that ALL my reason to dual-boot/multi-boot are resolved by VM.

I don't game so 3d acceleration is not an issue but other than that, I've never encountered anything I couldn't do on VM that I really needed or wanted to try.

Initial install & usage is very straight-forward and I learned as I used so I suggest at least try the trial version out to see if it fits your needs. And there are free VM software out there as well but I've never tried those.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

TRENDING THREADS

Back
Top