Can i have Windows 7 and Windows XP on one laptop PC?

^_^ · Post by **^_^** » Fri Jul 02, 2010 5:40 pm

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Sammy_Bro · Post by **Sammy_Bro** » Fri Jul 02, 2010 5:43 pm

I think you can only use one.

Emerald141 · Post by **Emerald141** » Fri Jul 02, 2010 5:43 pm

One at a time, at least.

^_^ · Post by **^_^** » Fri Jul 02, 2010 5:45 pm

So if i install Windows XP right now, would my computer shut down? Would there be some problems?

Qloof234 · Post by **Qloof234** » Fri Jul 02, 2010 5:53 pm

Yes - downgrading or upgrading your operating system (except for specific Vista -> 7 packages) will shut down your computer and wipe your hard drive.

If you have Windows 7 Ultimate, there's a Virtual Windows XP mode or something. Check Microsoft's site, it has more info then I do.

maxnick · Post by **maxnick** » Fri Jul 02, 2010 6:04 pm

You could have a Virtual PC

~xpr'd~ · Post by **~xpr'd~** » Sat Jul 03, 2010 1:05 am

No, it is possible. You just need to partition your hard drive correctly. I had OS X 10.5 and Vista on my old computer at the same time.

Emerald141 · Post by **Emerald141** » Sat Jul 03, 2010 1:34 am

I have both XP and 95 on my old computer downstairs.

Granted, the XP is buggy to the extreme, but still.

TheoX · Post by **TheoX** » Sat Jul 03, 2010 3:21 am

Qloof234 wrote:If you have Windows 7 Ultimate, there's a Virtual Windows XP mode or something. Check Microsoft's site, it has more info then I do.

Watch out though, because Virtual XP mode won't run on many Intel Processors. That's the reason I got XP and not 7 on my laptop.

^_^ · Post by **^_^** » Sat Jul 03, 2010 6:30 am

I DO have Ultimate 7, will XP mode run MOST or ALL of XP softwares like games? (I mostly just play games)

VirtLands · Post by **VirtLands** » Sun Jul 04, 2010 9:36 am

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Can i have Windows 7 and Windows XP on one laptop PC?

Can i have Windows 7 and Windows XP on one laptop PC?

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