Q:
Microsoft Windows Vista 32-bit & 64-bit dual boot
Vista, Windows Vista, Microsoft Vista, Vista 64-bit, Windows Vista 64-bit, OS installation, Dell XPS720, Dual Boot I'm currently running Windows Vista 32-bit OS.
My plan is to create a partition, and install Windows Vista 64-bit. This is so i can test out which system i prefer better.( i intend to try with Windows Xp 64-bit later.) I would than delete the remaining OS. I'd also like to somehow make a restore cd or "image" of my entire computer, so i can pop it in when my computer becomes clogged and itll bring me right back to a fresh install.
(all of the above will be taking place on one Physical hard drive, just an array of partions)
Questions:
1. What are the steps and procedure i'd take when creating a partition and installing Windows Vista 64-bit.
2. After installation, Am i able to delete the OS i choose not to use, deleting that partion, and restoring my hard drive to it's full capacity.
3. What program would be suitable to make an " Image" of my fresh computer, for future use and relieval of hassles.
My specs are:
Time of this report: 12/2/2008, 18:32:14
Machine name: JD-PC
Operating System: Windows Vista™ Home Premium (6.0, Build 6001) Service Pack 1 (6001.vistasp1_gdr.080917-1612)
Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: Dell Inc.
System Model: Dell XPS720
BIOS: Phoenix ROM BIOS PLUS Version 1.10 A06
Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Quad CPU Q6600 @ 2.40GHz (4 CPUs), ~2.4GHz
Memory: 2812MB RAM
Page File: 1097MB used, 4734MB available
Windows Dir: C:\Windows
DirectX Version: DirectX 10
DX Setup Parameters: Not found
DxDiag Version: 6.00.6001.18000 32bit Unicode
Thank you for your time.
My plan is to create a partition, and install Windows Vista 64-bit. This is so i can test out which system i prefer better.( i intend to try with Windows Xp 64-bit later.) I would than delete the remaining OS. I'd also like to somehow make a restore cd or "image" of my entire computer, so i can pop it in when my computer becomes clogged and itll bring me right back to a fresh install.
(all of the above will be taking place on one Physical hard drive, just an array of partions)
Questions:
1. What are the steps and procedure i'd take when creating a partition and installing Windows Vista 64-bit.
2. After installation, Am i able to delete the OS i choose not to use, deleting that partion, and restoring my hard drive to it's full capacity.
3. What program would be suitable to make an " Image" of my fresh computer, for future use and relieval of hassles.
My specs are:
Time of this report: 12/2/2008, 18:32:14
Machine name: JD-PC
Operating System: Windows Vista™ Home Premium (6.0, Build 6001) Service Pack 1 (6001.vistasp1_gdr.080917-1612)
Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: Dell Inc.
System Model: Dell XPS720
BIOS: Phoenix ROM BIOS PLUS Version 1.10 A06
Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Quad CPU Q6600 @ 2.40GHz (4 CPUs), ~2.4GHz
Memory: 2812MB RAM
Page File: 1097MB used, 4734MB available
Windows Dir: C:\Windows
DirectX Version: DirectX 10
DX Setup Parameters: Not found
DxDiag Version: 6.00.6001.18000 32bit Unicode
Thank you for your time.
ASKED:
Dec 2 2008 11:35 PM GMT
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2. Yes you can delete the un-needed OS. Make sure to remove it from the boot.ini file.
3. Acronis True image will work. There are other software vendors who do the same.
