installing VISTA

hello,
i am using presently windows XP-SP2.i want to use VISTA(the single CD version or the full version) on the other drive like D or E.is it possible to have both OS working simultaneously as i was previosuly using win98 and XP both.if the answer to any of the version of VISTA is yes,how do i install,just by opening the CD or DVD and doulble clicking on the setup and then choosing new installation?wont it affect the XP-SP2 files in the C drive and make the system unstable or not work properly?please please please answer.
i just wanna try VISTA.i dont even want the full version.the 1CD version will even do.my configuration is- PENTIUM-DUALCORE,ASUS MB,160HDD,1GB RAM AND NO GRAPHICS CARD.(FULL OR 1CD VERSION)
ANOTHER COMPUTER- P-4(1.9),376 RAM,40GB HDD,NO GRAPHICS CARD(1 CD VERSION ONLY AS THE FULL WONT WORK)
BOTH COMPUTERS RUN ON WIN XP-SP2
yours everlasting friend
Answer #1
Yes ,you can easily dual boot Vista and XP. Here is a very good guide on how to do just that in your situation:
http://apcmag.com/5023/dual_booting_xp_with_vista
Good luck mate ^_^
Answer #2
You can also use VMWare, it’s a great program to install an OS inside an OS
Answer #3
hello friends,
thankx for replying.i will try.but what i wanna say is that i want both of them using simultaneously,i mean-XP on C drive and VISTA on D drive.thankx for suggestion and .
by the way,check my post called-soemthing from me in the off-topic section.there is a link and when you download ,you will find a gift inside for you.its no virus and i am not after any RS points.so,dont worry.its only 37kb.
Answer #4
hello friends,
thankx for replying.i will try.but what i wanna say is that i want both of them using simultaneously,i mean-XP on C drive and VISTA on D drive.thankx for suggestion and .

That’s called dual booting. It’s just what I posted mate
Good luck mate ^_^
Answer #5
hello friends,
thankx for replying again. i will try that.
by the way,did you check the post mentioned in my previosu post.please check it if you havenot and get your gift.
yours everlasting friend
Answer #6
yes it is very good possible yust make sure you have xp installed first, if it is the other way around your boot screen will get ~ censored ~ up like i had :/
Answer #7
hello ,
i am currently using XP-SP2.so,according to you it wont be a problem uisng VISTA simultaneously.thankx for replying.
yours everlasting friend
Answer #8
another very good illustrated guide is @:
http://articles.techrepublic.com.com/5100-10877_11-6157570.html
I notice the link from does give more details on setting up partitions – theres a bit more info about setting up boot managing at the end in this link though.
Answer #9
Yeah, I used to dual boot them