OS: Xp and Vista, Can i hav it BOTH??
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 Oct 16 2008, 08:01 PM
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why run both? just migrate to Vista and be done with. if you ever need to run windows xp, you can use a virtual machine like Microsoft Virtual PC 2007 (http://www.microsoft.com/windows/products/winfamily/virtualpc/default.mspx), which is free.
anyway, this is what i do |
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Oct 16 2008, 10:39 PM
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QUOTE(TechnoDude94 @ Oct 16 2008, 08:32 PM) If your doing "virtualisation", there will be a sacrifice for performance as the computer will have to maintain/run/power dual OSes running simultaneously, anyway I'll let "FarCry3r", do the rest of the talking, he's the best in the "virtualisation" field. i agree. for instance, don't expect to run a kick ass game when running windows xp virtually. i just use it to test stuff and install apps that don't agree with vista. |
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Oct 17 2008, 12:32 AM
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QUOTE(TechnoDude94 @ Oct 16 2008, 10:45 PM) May I know what software do you use to virtualise it? I prefer Parallels Workstation over VMWare, how about you? I would use Paralllels if I was using a Mac, but VMWare gets my vote for the PC. |
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