Can I run Windows XP and Windows Vista simultaneously?
1st, please explain any IT lingo, I’m a layman when it comes 2 technology.
I work exclusively on a laptop & my current 1 needs 2 B replaced. My top choices come w/Vista. Replacing incompatible software will cost k+ (can’t afford).
Is it possible to install both Vista & XP to run my old software until I can afford 2 replace? Can I switch back & forth easily? How is it done?
Would it be worthwhile 2 uninstall Vista & Install XP? I’ve got original installation CD from my old laptop (Dell).
Would it be better to try & buy a new laptop with XP on it & upgrade to Vista later when I can afford replacement software or more compatibility is available? I’m looking at Toshiba, Sony, Dell, & HP.
Lastly, I’m told 64 bit is the next wave & I prefer buying for the future, not just today. Would 64 bit create more software problems? Should I stick with 32 bit?
Thanks so much for sharing your technical expertise
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Two ways. One is dual booting – choosing which OS when the computer starts. Since you have to restart to get the other OS, switching isn’t exactly speedy.
The other is Virtual PC. You can install XP as an application (more or less) under Vista and swap with <Alt><Tab>. You need a licensed copy of XP and a fair amount of RAM.
yes you can. i would use a program like vmware or a virtual machine.
it runs windows like in a virtual program.
http://www.vmware.com/
good luck