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Two ways:First, you can install by removing the master drive and install the new program (OS) onto the second HDD as you would in the ordinary way.
Second, you can use XP boot program (WinXP_EN_PRO_BF; use search in Microsoft website for this file; besure to choose either XP Pro. (assume XP Pro. will be sufficient for Vista) or Home Ed), download and extract the cabinet files and follow the instructions (you will need 6 floopy discs too, and the OS program and the rest will be done for you (format and all). During your reinstallation of the OS on your master HDD, there will be a screen to define where the new program (OS) to be installed, select the slave drive to install. WARNING: BE SURE YOU HAVE A BACKUP OF YOUR FILES (master HDD) JUST IN CASE THINGS DON'T GO THE WAY YOU WANT IT!!!!
PS: In my opinion, I don't think this is possible because the master HDD will be in conflict with the slave drive based on the OS at boot up.
A third option and best way would be that, you use XP on the master drive to install two OS. To do this just type in the search box of XP HELP AND SUPPORT; 'dual systems' and select 'Installing more than one operating system on your computer' and follow the instructions to install on the master HDD. Thus leaves you with the spare HDD to do other things with. And at boot up after you have installed the second OS you can select which one you want to start up.
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∙ 16y agoSimply buy an upgrade version of Windows Vista switch your computer on and put in the disc and follow on screen instructions. Note: Although Windows Vista can run at different levels of the amount of RAM it uses you should have 2GB or more to avoid crashes or other problems with windows vista having less will down the performance of windows vista a lot.
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∙ 11y agoThe only way is to get a windows XP CD and do a fresh install which will completely erase all your data from vista.
It also really depends if you motherboard will allow you to install it in most newer computer the motherboard settings will allow you to boot from the CD and it may get you to the installing process but it will not work because the motherboard will be unable to copy important files.
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∙ 13y agowhat in gods name would posses you to commit such an act of stupidity!?! If you must you will need to boot the PC with a Vista install disk in the DVD drive, make sure CD/DVD drive is listed above HDD in BIOS and boot from CD. When the setup runs you will be able to format the HDD and install Vista fresh - caution formating the HDD will erase ALL data inc. programs, files etc.
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∙ 13y agoYou install a DVD drive (I don't think Vista even comes on CDs anyway). If your computer supports booting from a USB device (and if it's old enough that it doesn't, putting Vista on it is probably a bad idea in the first place), you may be able to borrow a USB DVD drive from one of your geek friends. There's also the "network boot" option, but frankly if you don't already know exactly what that means and how to do it getting it set up is more hassle than you want to deal with.
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∙ 14y agoYou purchase it at the nearest computer shop but they don't sell them much because of windows 7.
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How do you get a new computer with Windows XP and not Vista?
New computers are not being sold with either operating system. If you want to use Windows XP on a new computer, you will have to purchase and install it yourself.
Can you install the windows vista that was included with the purchase of a PC onto your mac with bootcamp?
If Vista came installed with the computer when new then it's against the licensing agreement of Microsoft to install it onto another computer. Windows is tied to the hardware of the computer so you can't install it onto other computers. If you bought the computer and a retail version of Vista at the same time then yes you can de-authorize the old one and install it onto another one.
Do you use device manager to install more memory on vista?
Not really. After you install new memory, Windows will automatically detect it when you next start the computer.
You bought a new computer with Vista pre-installed you were not happy with Vista so you bought a new hard drive and installed Windows XP Pro on it Now your computer will no longer go on standby?
Sounds like a problem with Windows XP. What you should have tried to do is take the original hard drive, put in the xp install disk, to the install, choose to format the hard drive, and then continue with the XP install. BTW: XP > Vista. Linux > XP. You should install Linux, instead of XP.
How does one uninstall Windows Vista?
When it comes to operating systems, it is a better approach to install a new system over the old installation instead of uninstalling the old one. In this case it seems Windows Vista is not desired. Find out which operating system shall replace Vista, and install this over Vista. The old installation of Windows Vista is erased in the process of installing the new system, so there is no need to uninstall. Before a new installation, always make sure to make copies of any important files on the computer to external storage mediums, as they will disappear from the computer along with Vista. Regarding how to install a new system: Clear instructions always come with a legitimate purchase of an operating system. Simply follow the manual.
If you want to reinstall Windows Vista do you have to uninstall it first?
You have to delete the partition in which it is installed and create a new one to install the new vista.
If your computer runs Windows XP and your hard drive has registry issues and lost files can you replace the hard drive and install Windows Vista in its place?
Suposing that your computer does not have a propietary bios link such as Hewlett Packard, Acer etc, but does have a 1 GHz processor or faster, 512MG of RAM for Vista Home Basic or 1 GB RAM for Vista Home Premium then you can install Vista. If you have a valid copy of Windows XP complete with keycode you can purchase the Vista upgrade. If not you have to purchase the full version in which case you may as well go buy a new computer.
Where can someone find instructions on how to install Windows Vista?
One can find instructions on how to install Windows Vista directly on Microsoft's personal business website. You can also get instructions that are written from inside a brand new Vista software box.
How to have Windows 7 and vista in one computer?
You have two choices. First one is to use virtual machines (VMWare is one of the best ones). Or you can make your system dual boot. For that you need to have at least two partitions large enough to hold Vista or Windows 7. First install Vista in the first partition, second, install Windows 7 as a new installation in another partition.
How much is Windows Vista?
Windows Vista comes standard with the purchase of a new computer. It is included in the purchase price of the computer and is not something you'll need to buy separately.
What computers come with Windows Vista Basic?
Many new computers do not come with Windows Vista Basic. Some of the older ones do. You can request that they put Windows Vista basic on your computer upon purchasing.
How do you install the game simpsons hit for and run for PC?
i have the game and when i got windows vista on my new computer it would not recognise the disk was there.i think you have to have windows xp to get it to work. i hope my awnser was helpfull
