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Install Windows 7 Whilst Still Using XP?
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17-02-11, 09:46 PM
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Install Windows 7 Whilst Still Using XP?
Is it possible for me to install Windows 7 on one hard drive whilst still using my computer (where XP is installed on another drive)? Reason being is that I have downloads running and I don't really wish to abort them.
Thanks to anyone that can help.
18-02-11, 12:40 AM
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Re: Install Windows 7 Whilst Still Using XP?
Quote:Originally Posted by blakey_8
Is it possible for me to install Windows 7 on one hard drive whilst still using my computer (where XP is installed on another drive)? Reason being is that I have downloads running and I don't really wish to abort them.
Thanks to anyone that can help.
if its on the same machine then its a NO NO
no you cant as you would need to boot from CD / DVD in order to install it.
UNless you use VMware but that means it would be running virtually.
18-02-11, 08:17 AM
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Re: Install Windows 7 Whilst Still Using XP?
If you have Windows 7 Professional or higher, you can run Windows XP as a Virtual Machine on the same computer.__________________
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