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Old 03-20-2009, 11:12 PM
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Laptop Setting up a dual boot on a Vista System


Hi all!

First time post, so please bear with me.

I just bought a new laptop with Vista already preinstalled, and would like to install XP Pro for a dual-boot system.

I have read the tutorial on this sight concerning setting up a dual-boot on a Vista system, but was wondering one thing...in the tutorial, it is mentioned that I should have the installation disks for both Vista, and XP. I have the disk for XP, so that isn't a problem, but I don't have the Vista installation disk.

Would this present a problem?

Any input would be greatly appreciated, and happy computing!


Jim



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Why have you not burned the disk from your computer restore program. You can then use it to pull what files you need or then use it to create a regular slipstreamed installation disc.



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Yeah...already burned the discs through the restore program...gonna see if they work...



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