Dual boot: Vista and Vista on 2 Hard Drives?

I have a laptop with a single physical hard drive and I was wondering if it
would be possible to install the Japanese version of Vista on a separate
partition from my original Vista installation and use VistaBootPRO to set up
the boot manager to allow me to switch between them.

-Adam

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> > On Fri, 20 Jun 2008 15:29:02 +0100, "John Barnett MVP"
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> >>Try using VistaBootPro
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> > Perfect! Thank you.
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Simple answer to that question, Adam, is Yes. Just create another partition
and then install the Japanese version to the new partition. Of course the
Japanese version must have its own licence, you can't install your original
version of Vista and install the Japanese language pack (assuming you have
Ultimate or Business versions.)

Vista should actually sort out the menu, but if not VistaBootPro will do it
for you.


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"Wopop" <Wopop.DeleteThis@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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> I have a laptop with a single physical hard drive and I was wondering if
> it
> would be possible to install the Japanese version of Vista on a separate
> partition from my original Vista installation and use VistaBootPRO to set
> up
> the boot manager to allow me to switch between them.
>
> -Adam
>
> "John Barnett MVP" wrote:
>
>> You're Welcome
>>
>> --
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>> Web: http://vistasupport.mvps.org
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>> "Nigel Molesworth" <reply.DeleteThis@thegroup.email.invalid> wrote in message
>> news:dcqn54ljbnvai6vrstr18dr2m9r3oso1u1@4ax.com...
>> > On Fri, 20 Jun 2008 15:29:02 +0100, "John Barnett MVP"
>> > <freelance.DeleteThis@invalid.invalid> wrote:
>> >
>> >>Try using VistaBootPro
>> >
>> > Perfect! Thank you.
>> >

Excellent!

I don't actually have a DVD/install disc for my original Vista, it came
pre-installed on my computer, with a 'recovery partition' hidden on the drive.

I will be using a separate retail box version of Vista to install in Japanese.

Thanks again!

"John Barnett MVP" wrote:

> Simple answer to that question, Adam, is Yes. Just create another partition
> and then install the Japanese version to the new partition. Of course the
> Japanese version must have its own licence, you can't install your original
> version of Vista and install the Japanese language pack (assuming you have
> Ultimate or Business versions.)
>
> Vista should actually sort out the menu, but if not VistaBootPro will do it
> for you.
>
>
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> Windows Desktop Experience
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> Web: http://vistasupport.mvps.org
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Adam, check your PC user manual to see if there is a way of creating a
recovery disc from your recovery partition. It is always best to have a
backup just in case of problems at a later date. Failing that, it would be
wise to invest I imaging software such as Acronis True Image and then image
your partitions to either a removable hard drive or a set of DVD's.

My machine came pre-installed with Vista but I stripped off the PC
manufacturer' copy (Vista Premium) and installed a full retail copy of Vita
Ultimate. But prior to doing that I imaged the original Vista premium to a
set of DVD's, so I can easily re-install Vista premium if I wanted to. My
machine actually came with a hidden recovery partition and a Vista premium
DVD.

Good luck on the install of the Japanese version.


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"Wopop" <Wopop.RemoveThis@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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> Excellent!
>
> I don't actually have a DVD/install disc for my original Vista, it came
> pre-installed on my computer, with a 'recovery partition' hidden on the
> drive.
>
> I will be using a separate retail box version of Vista to install in
> Japanese.
>
> Thanks again!
>
> "John Barnett MVP" wrote:
>
>> Simple answer to that question, Adam, is Yes. Just create another
>> partition
>> and then install the Japanese version to the new partition. Of course the
>> Japanese version must have its own licence, you can't install your
>> original
>> version of Vista and install the Japanese language pack (assuming you
>> have
>> Ultimate or Business versions.)
>>
>> Vista should actually sort out the menu, but if not VistaBootPro will do
>> it
>> for you.
>>
>>
>> --
>>
>> --
>> John Barnett MVP
>> Associate Expert
>> Windows Desktop Experience
>>
>> Web: http://xphelpandsupport.mvps.org
>> Web: http://vistasupport.mvps.org
>>
>> The information in this mail/post is supplied "as is". No warranty of any
>> kind, either expressed or implied, is made in relation to the accuracy,
>> reliability or content of this mail/post. The Author shall not be liable
>> for
>> any direct, indirect, incidental or consequential damages arising out of
>> the
>> use of, or inability to use, information or opinions expressed in this
>> mail/post..
>>
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