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Seeking answers about 64-bit Windows XP vs 64-bit Vista.
Michael Jennings metarh...@gmail.com microsoft public windows vista general Bert Kinney explains ways to handle the dual boot volsnap.sys issue: http://bertk.mvps.org/html/dualboot.html Still can't boot to my XP installation and I've already formatted the drive twice today in attempt to resolve this issue.

Windows vista, why???????
If so, did you install Vista x86 (32-bit) or Vista x64 (64-bit)? Well, if you get Windows XP x64 then you need different drivers than for Windows XP x86 .... I just might turn my new PC into a dual boot Vista/XP just to test the difference out. Fortunately it a 32 bitter, so I shouldn't have the problems that you

Dual Boot Windows XP x64 and Vista 32-bit Problem
So now the question is: By which rituals and through how much sacrifice do I appease the Redmond gods for this transgression sufficiently to set this thing up with its native OS and 64-bit Vista in a dual-boot config, and maybe a 32-bit version to run in a virtual machine for when I have real work to do?

Am I Crazy?
Hello All, I have been using Vista Ultimate 32-bit without yet activating it. I would prefer to use Vista Ultimate 64-bit; however, two (2) very important and expensive pieces of software will not run and/or install on Vista 64. I am wondering if VPC might be a plausible solution, or if dual or triple booting might

Dual boot help please - 32bit following XP64
Now, if I can just get Sony off their complacent butts to write some Vista 64-bit drivers! PS. Try doing a dual boot with Vista 32 and Vista 64. To convert to the 64-bit (x64) version would require a clean install using the x64 media. Most preinstalled machines come with 32-bit (x86), as that is more compatible

Bug#466713: Lenny SATA RAID Dual Boot Installation Report
Hey gang, Have received my Vista Ultimate , along with a new 320 gb sata hard drive, to install it on. I want to keep my current XP Pro 32 bit install as my primary OS, and just play Anyways, any tips from those of you that have set up a dual boot between Vista and XP would be greatly appreciated.

vista and xp dual boot
SteveH Hi Steve, I've downloaded the 64 bit version of Vista and the 32 bit is well on it's way. How did you install it as dual boot? Is it an option when you install Vista? Did Which flavour did you install? 64bit beta 2. The dual boot thing just works (don't forget to have a seperate partition for it I did the

Help
It's possible but difficult to dual boot xp & vista if vista is installed 1st. From experience, installing XP after Vista means you can only use XP but still Hi folks, I have a new PC with Vista Home premium (32-bit) on it. This PC has one SATA hard disk with four partitions. The main partition is c: which also

Dual booting XP Pro 32 bit with Vista 64 bit?
Michael Jennings metarh...@gmail.com microsoft public windows vista general Computer Management > Disk Management. What does Disk Management indicate? Still can't boot to my XP installation and I've already formatted the drive twice today in attempt to resolve this issue. Has anyone been able to resolve this?

32 bit apps on 64 bit Vista
I have scoured the Inet and MS sites but only see references to XP and Vista etc. Can anyone really help or point me to install instructions that will guide me on how to now install 64 bit vista so I can enjoy dual booting into either at BOOT? Please don't flame me for not being a genius...... but evrything I find

Question about Vista +64 +nVidia
With a Full Retail package (not an upgrade), you still cannot simply "upgrade" from 32-bit to 64-bit. You still need to do a clean install of the 64-bit version. Or keep WinXP and install Vista alongside it, creating a dual-boot system. Read this KB article: Installation choices for 64-bit consumer versions of

32 or 64 bit
I want to keep my current XP Pro 32 bit install as my primary OS, and just play around/experiment with Vista 64 bit Ultimate. I currently have two sata hard Anyways, any tips from those of you that have set up a dual boot between Vista and XP would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, -- Don EVGA 780i MB Intel Core2

Somebody please PLEASE tell me how to install Linux on Windows ...
The new m9100t with is sold with VHP64 at no extra cost above the 32bit version. At least this way I know that 64bit works. Can I then do an anytime upgrade from VHP64 I was going to ask questions about the drive 1/drive 2 discussion below but, if I can use the anytime upgrade, it won't be a dual-boot install.

Triple boot: XP 32-bit, Vista 32- & 64-bit?
Following this thread I need some clarification I will want to dual boot Vista Ultimate 32 bit on one drive and 64 bit on the other (with, of course, It is presently not clear if you will be able to use an "upgrade" version to install Vista 64. Previously, you could use upgrade media, boot from it and do a

Seeking answers about 64-bit Windows XP vs 64-bit Vista.
Some games run a bit slower and some, a bit faster. I used to have a dual-boot PC and for games that don't depend on registry settings, So you're comparing 32bit Windowsxp with Vista x64 running on (at least partially) different hardware? If you compare Vista 32bit with Windowsxp 32bit and Vista x64 with

64 bit Vista vs 32 bit Vista
Michael Jennings metarh...@gmail.com microsoft public windows vista general You have Vista (64 bit?) in C:, and XP 64 bit in D: - is that correct? What XP needs in order to boot up is the Still can't boot to my XP installation and I've already formatted the drive twice today in attempt to resolve this issue.

Can I have a dual boot 64bit and 32 bit os
"Michael Jennings" wrote: You have Vista (64 bit?) in C:, and XP 64 bit in D: - is that correct? What XP needs in order to boot up is the boot.ini and ntldr files. Still can't boot to my XP installation and I've already formatted the drive twice today in attempt to resolve this issue.

Setting up multiboot configuration (XP-H, XP-P x64, Vista Ult.
I am new to the forum, and don't have or know much about Vista yet. I have a new copy of XP-32bit that I am about to install in a new PC I am assembling soon. I'd like to install a new copy of Vista Ultimate 64-bit on a separate drive, for dual boot setup. Dual-booting is no longer necessary in most situations.

Dual boot XP and Vista?
This is not 64 bit specific? You said that it is not possible to install unsigned drivers in vista 64, but I did, I did press “continue anyways”, it gives you the option. I really can’t do the upgrade installation you mentioned because I really want to keep XP as a dual boot in a seperate hard drive since many of

Vista Ultimate (32 Bit) in Virtual PC 2007, cannot be activated...
I believe I will benefit from 64-bit and the dual-core CPU because I often have multiple applications running concurrently. What I'm not looking forward to is the time required for a full reinstall. Is dual-boot installation a practical approach? Can I maintain the existing 32-bit home premium and install the