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I would like to install VISTA as a dual boot option with my XP PRO. I have an 80GB hard drive using only 30%. Here are my questions:
1. Will VISTA install allow me to create a new partition on which to put VISTA? If not, how do I create a new 40GB partition?
2. How do I insure that when I reboot, I will have the dual boot option to boot XP PRO or VISTA.
Thanks so much.

You might try using a partition manager like Partition Magic to creat your second partition. I finally got it installed on my HP laptop with a 40 gig drive and now when the computer starts, it shows me the option of booting from vista or an "Earlier version of Windows", so I assume you would get a boot option something like that. -- If you can read this, thank a teacher. Since you are reading it in English, thank a Soldier.
"rjbelles" wrote:

I would like to install VISTA as a dual boot option with my XP PRO. I have an 80GB hard drive using only 30%. Here are my questions:
1. Will VISTA install allow me to create a new partition on which to put VISTA? If not, how do I create a new 40GB partition?
2. How do I insure that when I reboot, I will have the dual boot option to boot XP PRO or VISTA.
Thanks so much.

Thanks, John. Does XP PRO have a way of creating a partition? I hate to buy Partition Magic for a one-time use. Let me know, and thanks. Rich
"John S." wrote:

You might try using a partition manager like Partition Magic to creat your second partition. I finally got it installed on my HP laptop with a 40 gig drive and now when the computer starts, it shows me the option of booting from vista or an "Earlier version of Windows", so I assume you would get a boot option something like that. -- If you can read this, thank a teacher. Since you are reading it in English, thank a Soldier.
"rjbelles" wrote:
I would like to install VISTA as a dual boot option with my XP PRO. I have an 80GB hard drive using only 30%. Here are my questions:
1. Will VISTA install allow me to create a new partition on which to put VISTA? If not, how do I create a new 40GB partition?
2. How do I insure that when I reboot, I will have the dual boot option to boot XP PRO or VISTA.
Thanks so much.

Im not sure if it does or not. I have XP home. BTW, I made the mistake of installing Vista OVER XP and now, if I select that "Earlier" OS in the boot loader all I get is a black screen and have to restart the machine. Now the only way I'm gonna get the thing back to XP is to use my HP Restore disks. (bummer) -- If you can read this, thank a teacher. Since you are reading it in English, thank a Soldier.
"rjbelles" wrote:

Thanks, John. Does XP PRO have a way of creating a partition? I hate to buy Partition Magic for a one-time use. Let me know, and thanks. Rich
"John S." wrote:
You might try using a partition manager like Partition Magic to creat your second partition. I finally got it installed on my HP laptop with a 40 gig drive and now when the computer starts, it shows me the option of booting from vista or an "Earlier version of Windows", so I assume you would get a boot option something like that. -- If you can read this, thank a teacher. Since you are reading it in English, thank a Soldier.
"rjbelles" wrote:
I would like to install VISTA as a dual boot option with my XP PRO. I have an 80GB hard drive using only 30%. Here are my questions:
1. Will VISTA install allow me to create a new partition on which to put VISTA? If not, how do I create a new 40GB partition?
2. How do I insure that when I reboot, I will have the dual boot option to boot XP PRO or VISTA.
Thanks so much.

Check out this web-page for a how-to on what you are wanting to do (Creating a new partion using XP drive formatting tool and installing Vista on the new partition).
http://www.lifehacker.com/software/top/windows-vista-beta-how-to-dual-boot-windows-xp-and-windows-vista-179906.php
I followed these instructions with a new drive and had no problems.
"rjbelles" wrote:

I would like to install VISTA as a dual boot option with my XP PRO. I have an 80GB hard drive using only 30%. Here are my questions:
1. Will VISTA install allow me to create a new partition on which to put VISTA? If not, how do I create a new 40GB partition?
2. How do I insure that when I reboot, I will have the dual boot option to boot XP PRO or VISTA.
Thanks so much.

Creating a new partition on an existing drive in XP is DESTRUCTIVE and will wipe out XP.
Only something like Partition Magic can do it. XP CANNOT. "kh4130" wrote in message

Check out this web-page for a how-to on what you are wanting to do (Creating a new partion using XP drive formatting tool and installing Vista on the new partition).
http://www.lifehacker.com/software/top/windows-vista-beta-how-to-dual-boot-windows-xp-and-windows-vista-179906.php
I followed these instructions with a new drive and had no problems.
"rjbelles" wrote:
I would like to install VISTA as a dual boot option with my XP PRO. I have an 80GB hard drive using only 30%. Here are my questions:
1. Will VISTA install allow me to create a new partition on which to put VISTA? If not, how do I create a new 40GB partition?
2. How do I insure that when I reboot, I will have the dual boot option to boot XP PRO or VISTA.
Thanks so much.