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September 16th 06, 12:58 PM
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I have my hard drive partitioned with Windows XP and program files only on
the C: partition. My docs, music and temp files all have their own partitions. I want to install Vista RC 1. What problems am I likely to encounter? I am aware of software compatibility issues but am more concerned with how to get both OS's running on the one computer. Can anyone suggest a good method of installation for a computer with a hard drive like mine? thanks. 
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September 16th 06, 01:14 PM
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Install Vista on a different partition than WinXP (i.e not on C). Vista will
automatically install a boot manager to let you select vista or XP during boot up. -- Jon Hildrum DTS MVP www.hildrum.com "Steve UK" wrote in message ... I have my hard drive partitioned with Windows XP and program files only on the C: partition. My docs, music and temp files all have their own partitions. I want to install Vista RC 1. What problems am I likely to encounter? I am aware of software compatibility issues but am more concerned with how to get both OS's running on the one computer. Can anyone suggest a good method of installation for a computer with a hard drive like mine? thanks.
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September 16th 06, 01:16 PM
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you need a separate partition/hard drive to install vista and retain you existing windows installation.
"Steve UK" wrote in message ... I have my hard drive partitioned with Windows XP and program files only on the C: partition. My docs, music and temp files all have their own partitions. I want to install Vista RC 1. What problems am I likely to encounter? I am aware of software compatibility issues but am more concerned with how to get both OS's running on the one computer. Can anyone suggest a good method of installation for a computer with a hard drive like mine? thanks.
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September 16th 06, 03:57 PM
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ok. the programs are installed on the same partition as xp. will i have to
install them on the vista partition as well? "mikeyhsd" wrote in message ... you need a separate partition/hard drive to install vista and retain you existing windows installation. "Steve UK" wrote in message ... I have my hard drive partitioned with Windows XP and program files only on the C: partition. My docs, music and temp files all have their own partitions. I want to install Vista RC 1. What problems am I likely to encounter? I am aware of software compatibility issues but am more concerned with how to get both OS's running on the one computer. Can anyone suggest a good method of installation for a computer with a hard drive like mine? thanks.
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September 16th 06, 10:03 PM
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Yes you will have to install programs that you wish to run from Vista on it's
partition, otherwise they will not exist as far as Vista is concerned. "Steve UK" wrote: ok. the programs are installed on the same partition as xp. will i have to install them on the vista partition as well?
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September 17th 06, 03:51 AM
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Steve,
Vista installation like you stated is very easy. My computer is set up very similarly to yours. I have my hard drive partitioned into 3 drives. One is XP and its programs, one is my data files (changed My Docs to point to X:\Home.), and the third is Vista OS and its programs. Initially, my third Vista partition was blank. I booted to the CD, chose Custom Settings, and picked which partition to install to. As a side note, there is an Advanced Options button here that contains formatting functionality. Click install and the Vista installer will do the rest. At one point it will ask for your product ID which I recommend you enter. You'll name the computer and do a few other basic things. But for the most part, it's automated. I don't know how much you know about Windows OSes, but they have a thing called the Registry that Windows uses to store settings. The vast majority of today's regular-use software (such as MS Office) store settings in the registry, and many of those settings are entered during setup. The individual files may be in c:\Program Files\Program Name, but without the registry settings, they're essentially worthless. When you install Vista on a separate partition (clean install, no upgrade), there is no record of installed programs on other partitions. In order to use that program in Vista, you have to install it in Vista. If you do an upgrade on an existing installation, the registry settings SHOULD migrate. "Steve UK" wrote: ok. the programs are installed on the same partition as xp. will i have to install them on the vista partition as well? "mikeyhsd" wrote in message ... you need a separate partition/hard drive to install vista and retain you existing windows installation. "Steve UK" wrote in message ... I have my hard drive partitioned with Windows XP and program files only on the C: partition. My docs, music and temp files all have their own partitions. I want to install Vista RC 1. What problems am I likely to encounter? I am aware of software compatibility issues but am more concerned with how to get both OS's running on the one computer. Can anyone suggest a good method of installation for a computer with a hard drive like mine? thanks.
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September 17th 06, 03:53 AM
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Steve,
Vista installation like you stated is very easy. My computer is set up very similarly to yours. I have 3 partitions on my hard drive. One is XP and its programs, one is my data files (changed My Docs to point to X:\Home.), and the third is Vista OS and its programs. Initially, my third Vista partition was blank. I booted to the CD, chose Custom Settings, and picked which partition to install to. (As a side note, there is an Advanced Options button here that contains formatting functionality.) Click install and the Vista installer will do the rest. At one point it will ask for your product ID which I recommend you enter. You'll name the computer and do a few other basic things. But for the most part, it's automated. Now regarding programs... I don't know how much you know about Windows OSes, but they have a thing called the Registry that Windows uses to store settings. The vast majority of today's regular-use software (such as MS Office) store settings in the registry, and many of those settings are entered during setup. The individual files may be in c:\Program Files\Program Name, but without the registry settings, they're essentially worthless. When you install Vista on a separate partition (clean install, no upgrade), there is no record of installed programs on other partitions. In order to use that program in Vista, you have to install it in Vista. If you do an upgrade on an existing installation, the registry settings SHOULD migrate. "Steve UK" wrote: ok. the programs are installed on the same partition as xp. will i have to install them on the vista partition as well? "mikeyhsd" wrote in message ... you need a separate partition/hard drive to install vista and retain you existing windows installation. "Steve UK" wrote in message ... I have my hard drive partitioned with Windows XP and program files only on the C: partition. My docs, music and temp files all have their own partitions. I want to install Vista RC 1. What problems am I likely to encounter? I am aware of software compatibility issues but am more concerned with how to get both OS's running on the one computer. Can anyone suggest a good method of installation for a computer with a hard drive like mine? thanks.
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September 17th 06, 03:53 AM
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Steve,
Vista installation like you stated is very easy. My computer is set up very similarly to yours. I have 3 partitions on my hard drive. One is XP and its programs, one is my data files (changed My Docs to point to X:\Home.), and the third is Vista OS and its programs. Initially, my third Vista partition was blank. I booted to the CD, chose Custom Settings, and picked which partition to install to. (As a side note, there is an Advanced Options button here that contains formatting functionality.) Click install and the Vista installer will do the rest. At one point it will ask for your product ID which I recommend you enter. You'll name the computer and do a few other basic things. But for the most part, it's automated. Now regarding programs... I don't know how much you know about Windows OSes, but they have a thing called the Registry that Windows uses to store settings. The vast majority of today's regular-use software (such as MS Office) store settings in the registry, and many of those settings are entered during setup. The individual files may be in c:\Program Files\Program Name, but without the registry settings, they're essentially worthless. When you install Vista on a separate partition (clean install, no upgrade), there is no record of installed programs on other partitions. In order to use that program in Vista, you have to install it in Vista. If you do an upgrade on an existing installation, the registry settings SHOULD migrate. "Steve UK" wrote: ok. the programs are installed on the same partition as xp. will i have to install them on the vista partition as well? "mikeyhsd" wrote in message ... you need a separate partition/hard drive to install vista and retain you existing windows installation. "Steve UK" wrote in message ... I have my hard drive partitioned with Windows XP and program files only on the C: partition. My docs, music and temp files all have their own partitions. I want to install Vista RC 1. What problems am I likely to encounter? I am aware of software compatibility issues but am more concerned with how to get both OS's running on the one computer. Can anyone suggest a good method of installation for a computer with a hard drive like mine? thanks.
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September 17th 06, 03:53 AM
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Steve,
Vista installation like you stated is very easy. My computer is set up very similarly to yours. I have 3 partitions on my hard drive. One is XP and its programs, one is my data files (changed My Docs to point to X:\Home.), and the third is Vista OS and its programs. Initially, my third Vista partition was blank. I booted to the CD, chose Custom Settings, and picked which partition to install to. (As a side note, there is an Advanced Options button here that contains formatting functionality.) Click install and the Vista installer will do the rest. At one point it will ask for your product ID which I recommend you enter. You'll name the computer and do a few other basic things. But for the most part, it's automated. Now regarding programs... I don't know how much you know about Windows OSes, but they have a thing called the Registry that Windows uses to store settings. The vast majority of today's regular-use software (such as MS Office) store settings in the registry, and many of those settings are entered during setup. The individual files may be in c:\Program Files\Program Name, but without the registry settings, they're essentially worthless. When you install Vista on a separate partition (clean install, no upgrade), there is no record of installed programs on other partitions. In order to use that program in Vista, you have to install it in Vista. If you do an upgrade on an existing installation, the registry settings SHOULD migrate. "Steve UK" wrote: ok. the programs are installed on the same partition as xp. will i have to install them on the vista partition as well? "mikeyhsd" wrote in message ... you need a separate partition/hard drive to install vista and retain you existing windows installation. "Steve UK" wrote in message ... I have my hard drive partitioned with Windows XP and program files only on the C: partition. My docs, music and temp files all have their own partitions. I want to install Vista RC 1. What problems am I likely to encounter? I am aware of software compatibility issues but am more concerned with how to get both OS's running on the one computer. Can anyone suggest a good method of installation for a computer with a hard drive like mine? thanks.
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