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Wilby964
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      12-04-2007
I purchased a WD Raptor HDD with a faster transfer rate than my current one
(and a new copy of Vista Ultimate X64). I'm intending to use the new system
for gaming (my current Vista Ultimate X64 works fine). I would like to set up
a dual boot on the 2 drives but haven't done this before. I've read several
posts regarding dual boot with XP (and some accompanying problems). Should
this work OK? Any tips for a smooth install?
 
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      12-04-2007
I've never had any problems. Just create a new partition for your second
copy of Vista and install it to the second partition. After installation a
menu will appear giving you the option to choose the relevant operating
system you wish to use. See:
http://xphelpandsupport.mvps.org/how..._boot_syst.htm

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>I purchased a WD Raptor HDD with a faster transfer rate than my current one
> (and a new copy of Vista Ultimate X64). I'm intending to use the new
> system
> for gaming (my current Vista Ultimate X64 works fine). I would like to set
> up
> a dual boot on the 2 drives but haven't done this before. I've read
> several
> posts regarding dual boot with XP (and some accompanying problems). Should
> this work OK? Any tips for a smooth install?


 
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