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You have to create at least one more partition for Vista. If you install Vista on the partition where XP is installed Vista will delete XP. To avoid such problem you have to have one more partition. When you do that just start the Vista installation process from XP and choose just created partition for Vista.
There are a few safety concerns to keep in mind with a Windows Vista download. You want to be sure that what you are downloading is correct and non-corrupted. You also have to be careful to not end up with a virus.
The most popular registry cleaner for Windows is CCleaner. This program is completely free of charge and is used by millions of people to help keep their computers running smoothly. It works on Windows Vista as well as Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows XP, Windows 2000, and Windows 98.
You right-click on your taskbar and then click on properties. Then you un-select 'Keep the taskbar on top of other windows'.
In order to keep your home air conditioning from restarting right after it stops raise the temperature on the thermostat. This will keep it from restarting so soon after it stops.
Yes, you can but you have to check the hardware part of your computer. Also you need the upgrade version to keep your files and programs, otherwise you have to format.
Yes, you can. You need to have at least two logical or primary partitions. If you want don't complicate the process install the xp first one of the partitions and then vista on another one.
It is necessary to update Windows Vista to keep it protected from the latest threats from viruses and hackers. Over time flaws are found in all existing products some of these are security related or just performance enhancing when they are fixed.
whenever I open WinSat on my windows Vista home premium it always closes after about half a second, why is this?
If you upgrade the system through the windows 7 installation menu, it's supposed to keep everything. If you do a fresh install, all your data on the system disk will be lost.
The hard drive is not configured to your PC's settings. Re-install the OS on the new HDD.
Yes, you will need to buy an upgrade copy of Ultimate Edition to do so, or use Windows Anytime Upgrade available from the Microsoft website. Contact Microsoft if you need to know whether you can use upgrade in-place as you will be able to keep all of your files and folders this way.