You could try the "virtual machine" from microsoft, which is available on
Microsoft.com.
Install it on windows XP, and run any verion of windows you please, without
a second boot.
let me know how it works
Borlandjr@comcast.net
"Tim" <borlandjr@comcast.net> wrote in message
news:5FA4D917-E577-4941-B673-F91CABFFB935@microsoft.com...
> If you change the installation folder from the original "C:Windows",
> you might be able to install both without an overwright. Just make sure
> that you leave the 64bit version as the factory "C:Windows" and change the
> other to something like "D(or whatever your other drive is):WINDOWS. The
> all caps will make a difference.
>
> borlandjr@comcast.net
>
>
>
> "jdempstex" <jdempstex@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:81957380-479B-4033-B2FF-444538A2C690@microsoft.com...
>> Thanks mikeyhsd .....but no two separate licenses (the 32-BIT second
>> version
>> has its own key). We have now installed and all is well except we cannot
>> boot
>> the original 64-Bit version on drive C. The two versions are shown at
>> bootup
>> with the latest install first...boots fine. Looks as if the 2nd install
>> overwrote the 64-bit boot record????? or something
>> --
>> jdempstex
>>
>>
>> "mikeyhsd" wrote:
>>
>>> that would imply ONE license so no you cannot run both at the same time.
>>> not for over 30 days anyway.
>>>
>>> does the isp require you to run special program to access internet.
>>>
>>> have you tried to access internet and get errors, maybe posting the
>>> information here would give someone info to help you with.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> mikeyhsd@comcast.net
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> "jdempstex" <jdempstex@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>>> news:FC116698-39D3-4E3C-B90F-07B6225F6EB7@microsoft.com...
>>> I bought a lap-top with Vista Ult 64-BIT pre-installed only to find
>>> Australia's major ISP Telstra does not support 64-BIT for internet
>>> access.
>>> The lap-top vendor has supplied a separate copy of Vista Ultimate
>>> 32-BIT for
>>> me to install. The lap-top has 2 separate drives. Can I run the two
>>> platforms
>>> - one on each drive as a dual boot configuration. If so would
>>> appreciate any
>>> tips on installing the 32-BIT version on the slave drive. Will I need
>>> to
>>> physically modify boot files?
>>>
>>> Many thanks
>>> --
>>> jdempstex
>