whats the best way???

[stifler]

i've 2 simple question's

1. when i come to install my copy of vista(32bit premium OEM), is there an option to overrite my copy of xp so it becomes vista? (been told i can do this)

or

2. should i install it on my other hard drive and start a fresh, then install everything i want after untill its all working properly, then delete xp off my other drive at a later date.

 

[csmager]

1 is possible - it's an upgrade.

2 is most definitately recommended though.

 

[bledd]

i always go with option 2

 

[.walls]

i always go with option 2

Another vote for option 2

 

[chrislusty]

Option 2, however i am also keeping XP on mine to, howver i havent used XP at home this year yet.

 

[the_box]

option 2

 

[TC1]

Format Hard Drive. Make 2 partitions. Install Vista on one and XP on the other.

 

[Lysander]

Always option 2 - for two reasons.

1] An upgrade installation will take ages [could be all night]
2] Vista will perform more sluggishly afterwards

Always do a clean install.

 

[bfar]

Is it possible to install Vista on the primary partition, then XP on the secondary?

 

[Lysander]

Don't see why not. I used to do that with Linux.

 

[dirtydog]

Is it possible to install Vista on the primary partition, then XP on the secondary?

Yes But not the other way round; Vista can only be installed on a primary partition for some reason.

 

[.walls]

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