Can i install Vista alongside XP on the same hard disk?

**Anilrgowda** · 28-Feb-2007, 10:17 PM

Question: got 160gb hard disk, with xp pro, can i install Vista on here too. So i will get boot up options. Vista or XP pro.

I dont want to install over XP pro, i only want to preview Vista

**Anilrgowda** · 28-Feb-2007, 10:17 PM

I agree - The base install takes about 8Gb by the time you get office and the apps on its 12-15Gb - so go for at least 20Gb (I use 25Gb)
As for just removing it - yes you can but beware Vista installs a new boot loader which I prefer

for more infor have a butchers at my website
http://www.petenetlive.com/Tech/Windows/Vista/bcdedit.htm but even if you did just delete it its a pretty easy fix if XP wouldnt boot

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Anilrgowda Administrator Posts: 18,704 Join Date: Jan 2006 Rep Power: 10 IM:	Can i install Vista alongside XP on the same hard disk? Question: got 160gb hard disk, with xp pro, can i install Vista on here too. So i will get boot up options. Vista or XP pro. I dont want to install over XP pro, i only want to preview Vista

28-Feb-2007, 10:17 PM	#2 (permalink)
Anilrgowda Administrator Posts: 18,704 Join Date: Jan 2006 Rep Power: 10 IM:	Re: Can i install Vista alongside XP on the same hard disk? I agree - The base install takes about 8Gb by the time you get office and the apps on its 12-15Gb - so go for at least 20Gb (I use 25Gb) As for just removing it - yes you can but beware Vista installs a new boot loader which I prefer for more infor have a butchers at my website http://www.petenetlive.com/Tech/Windows/Vista/bcdedit.htm but even if you did just delete it its a pretty easy fix if XP wouldnt boot

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