Virtual XP or Dual Boot?

Discussion in 'Windows 7' started by stonedagain, Jan 4, 2010.

  1. stonedagain

    stonedagain MDL Junior Member

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    #1 stonedagain, Jan 4, 2010
    Just a bit of advice needed.
    I have some software which will not run on Win 7. Is it better to install XP Pro on another HD so I can dual boot, or use Virtual XP in Win 7?
    Cheers.
     
  2. Jahanbani

    Jahanbani MDL Novice

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    #2 Jahanbani, Jan 4, 2010
    Advice

    if you have enough memory go for the virtual solution as you will be able to access both operating systems in parallel but understand that if you run virtual machine on a portable computer it could drain your battery so if it is the case go for a dual boot ...
    Good Luck
     
  3. stonedagain

    stonedagain MDL Junior Member

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    #3 stonedagain, Jan 4, 2010 (OP)
    Its a new built with Gigabyte GA-790XTA-UD4 mobo with modded bios, Phenom 2 processor & 4 gig ram, running Win 7 Ultimate.
     
  4. stonedagain

    stonedagain MDL Junior Member

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    #4 stonedagain, Jan 5, 2010 (OP)
    OK, I'll give it a try!
    Cheers.
     
  5. secr9tos

    secr9tos MDL Addicted

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    #5 secr9tos, Jan 5, 2010
    Use VirtualPC in seamless mode it's very nice