Vista and xp partitioning
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The way to dual boot any two versions of Windows is generally to install the newer version after the older one is on. To see Vista actually detect and add the fresh install of XP there into it's own boot options the new version will have to be reinstalled.
The initial articles seen on how to XP into the Vista boot information are generally web page fillers and fail to work. I ran into that when running both versions of XP on the last build where they were included in the Vista boot options there.
For getting online with Vista the need for a newer driver set for a router or how you are connecting would be something the ISP has to provide if the current set for XP doesn't work. Presently Vista is set as the default OS on an ide drive with XP on the first of two satas with both as stand alone installations.
The alternative there for seeing Vista start booting again without a reinstall to see XP added in is simply to use the startup repair tool when booting with the Vista installation disk. When the first screen appears with the install now option look down to the bottom section to see the repair tools button. The next screen will show the fix startup problems automatic repair tool along with other utilities. Vista will soon be loading while XP won't be available with that used for this.
The initial articles seen on how to XP into the Vista boot information are generally web page fillers and fail to work. I ran into that when running both versions of XP on the last build where they were included in the Vista boot options there.
For getting online with Vista the need for a newer driver set for a router or how you are connecting would be something the ISP has to provide if the current set for XP doesn't work. Presently Vista is set as the default OS on an ide drive with XP on the first of two satas with both as stand alone installations.
The alternative there for seeing Vista start booting again without a reinstall to see XP added in is simply to use the startup repair tool when booting with the Vista installation disk. When the first screen appears with the install now option look down to the bottom section to see the repair tools button. The next screen will show the fix startup problems automatic repair tool along with other utilities. Vista will soon be loading while XP won't be available with that used for this.
so in other words install vista again but this time not over xp but over the old vista in the other partition. Reason i had to do this in the first place was becuase my wireless internet card would not boot up in vista it kept freezing i think i got it to work once and had internet but every other time it froze while loading. Figure it was a defective vista ultimate, got it from my buddy permantly activated
I went out to a pc show to grab a copy of Ultimate when first released but just missed the last copy then. So I went with the Home Premium edition and other then some driver issues on the new build here at first Vista hasn't been seeing the amount of problems XP has been lately.
You wouldn't necessarlty need to reformat the first primary to see Vista reinstalled fast. What is seen now however is all of the folders are stuffed into a Windows.old archive type folder when new ones are created. This allows copying anything out of your user name folder as well anything like screen shots in jpgs used for the desktop, custom wav files for assigning sounds to functions in Windows(can hear some good ones at times
), and other personal data out of program folders like photos taken with a digital camera or camcorder avi files, etc.
With XP you know the routine when those same Windows, docs+settings, etc. get the big "press L now to delete current folders" when going to "replace" the current copy installed. Then you have to manually copy things back into the new copies of folders or simply start fresh all over again.
Permanently activated sounds like a prepaid activation of some type. If it was something else you could seeing garbage rather then a normal working genuine copy which will meet inspection standards when going for updates where a Genuine Windows Advantage tool awaits you there. Even for XP that was a recent security measure by MS to fight piracy!
It sounds more like a prepaid option to upgrade to Vista rather then a full install version since you mentioned upgrading over XP. You would want a full install copy so you don't have to reinstall XP just to see a new copy of the old version upgraded to Vista.
You wouldn't necessarlty need to reformat the first primary to see Vista reinstalled fast. What is seen now however is all of the folders are stuffed into a Windows.old archive type folder when new ones are created. This allows copying anything out of your user name folder as well anything like screen shots in jpgs used for the desktop, custom wav files for assigning sounds to functions in Windows(can hear some good ones at times
), and other personal data out of program folders like photos taken with a digital camera or camcorder avi files, etc.With XP you know the routine when those same Windows, docs+settings, etc. get the big "press L now to delete current folders" when going to "replace" the current copy installed. Then you have to manually copy things back into the new copies of folders or simply start fresh all over again.
Permanently activated sounds like a prepaid activation of some type. If it was something else you could seeing garbage rather then a normal working genuine copy which will meet inspection standards when going for updates where a Genuine Windows Advantage tool awaits you there. Even for XP that was a recent security measure by MS to fight piracy!
It sounds more like a prepaid option to upgrade to Vista rather then a full install version since you mentioned upgrading over XP. You would want a full install copy so you don't have to reinstall XP just to see a new copy of the old version upgraded to Vista.
yah actually my brother has a vista he borrowed it to me and i had to install a time stopper to not activate becuase he didnt want me using up his activations. It actually worked but i ended up taking it off becuase i was running a p3 1.0ghz will 512 mb of old ram and it took 10 miuntes to load. But now i have a new computer so i thought i will try it out but keep xp for games, Although i dont even do much gaming unless on my xbox360, but my uncle borrowed me prostreet and carbon so yah theres my story if youre interested.
Sounds wonderful! 
First off the system is too old to even be contemplating running Vista on it. Microsoft provided a tool for seeing if your system is "Vista ready" with higher and newer specifications as the guideline just for the Basic edition not Business, Home Premium, Ultimate, Enterprise in other words NADA! NO WAY!
Windows Vista Hardware Compatibility List http://winqual.microsoft.com/HCL/Default.aspx?wt_svl=10048WH_OS_Vista1&mg_id=10048WHb1
With the newer case you are now running you first have to get familiar with actually running games in any version let alone Vista. Keeping things like video and sound drivers updated, general maintainence, adware/spyware/virus sweeps to see if anything got on. etc. in that sense.
At one time MS came out with a new Windows every 2-3yrs. while XP got a longer wind and too comfortable with the MS delays of Vista. Otherwise that would most likely have seen daylight in the 2003-4 time frame. XP would otherwise be totally outdated like 9x-ME, NT, 2000 already are while many still run some of the older versions. Some basic information on the newer pc could help a little while the MS page there gets you started with a tour depending your current system to see if it meets the basics.
First off the system is too old to even be contemplating running Vista on it. Microsoft provided a tool for seeing if your system is "Vista ready" with higher and newer specifications as the guideline just for the Basic edition not Business, Home Premium, Ultimate, Enterprise in other words NADA! NO WAY! Windows Vista Hardware Compatibility List http://winqual.microsoft.com/HCL/Default.aspx?wt_svl=10048WH_OS_Vista1&mg_id=10048WHb1
With the newer case you are now running you first have to get familiar with actually running games in any version let alone Vista. Keeping things like video and sound drivers updated, general maintainence, adware/spyware/virus sweeps to see if anything got on. etc. in that sense.
At one time MS came out with a new Windows every 2-3yrs. while XP got a longer wind and too comfortable with the MS delays of Vista. Otherwise that would most likely have seen daylight in the 2003-4 time frame. XP would otherwise be totally outdated like 9x-ME, NT, 2000 already are while many still run some of the older versions. Some basic information on the newer pc could help a little while the MS page there gets you started with a tour depending your current system to see if it meets the basics.
Onboard always sadly lacks even for just a basic system with no gaming seen. The image quality is total crap and why most are always looking for the big performer! Drivers for Vista are either still late or you may even be seeing Vista drivers while trying to get ones on for XP. I ran into that with the Creative support site seeing updates for both when selecting XP there!