This is my first post ever, so thanks in advance for any advise.
I have an XP image on an external HD, Cloned by Acronis.
I want to install it on a larger HD, now running Vista, on a notebook and make it dual bootable.
The XP image is most important, as it has tons of programs that vista doesent support, and data that i use daily. The Vista can be dumped and reinstalled if required.
So i guess I need to know my best and easiest options. Thanks again!

HI
Dere r 2 ways.U can either install xp on external hd or can use notebook hd as dual boot.For second u have to format ur vista partition,den first install & den install Vista....
I hope it'll work.
hv a nice day.

The biggest problem is installing a cloned system to another computer. You are violating the terms of the EULA and are commiting PIRACY. On top of that you have a possibility of damaging the computer as in a cloned system the drivers are preinstalled and can damage the hardware....the second issue here is that hardware will not pass the activation check and not install properly!