Building new system dual boot

2002z06

2002z06

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I am building a new computer with all new components, bought Windows 7 ultimate 64 bit. I will have 4 hard drives, 1 for Win 7 64 bit, 1 for XP pro 32 bit, 2 others to back each OS on. What OS should I install first, or does it matter, I have read a lot in this forum about a dual boot but nothing specific about a new build, Thanks Jim.
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
My build
OS
xp pro Win 7
CPU
Intel Core i7-920 Bloomfield 2.66GHz 4 x 256KB L2 Cache 8MB
Motherboard
GIGABYTE GA-EX58-UD5 LGA 1366 Intel X58 ATX Intel
Memory
Crucial Ballistix 6GB (3 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600
Graphics Card(s)
XFX HD-577A-ZNFC Radeon HD 5770 (Juniper XT) 1GB 128-bit GDD
Sound Card
On Board Audio Channels 8 Channels
Monitor(s) Displays
Dell 2407WFP
Screen Resolution
1900x1200
Hard Drives
2 Seagate Barracuda ES.2 ST31000340NS 1TB 7200 RPM 32MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb Raid 0, WD 350 GB, Maxtor 160 GB
PSU
CORSAIR CMPSU-1000HX 1000W ATX12V 2.2 / EPS12V 2.91 SLI Read
Case
Lian Lia Aluminum
Cooling
Noctua NH-U12P SE2 120mm SSO CPU Cooler, Several case fans
Keyboard
Logitech
Mouse
Logitech Track ball
Internet Speed
Comcast Hi Speed
Other Info
Dual boot XP Pro Win 7
hm... i would do windows 7 first.... then xp..... but it doesn't really matter although you will need a boot loader unless you plan to change the first boot drive every time you start up
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Acer Aspire M1201/Custom Build
OS
Windows 7 Ulitimate Beta 32 Bit, Windows Vista 32 Bit, Ubuntu 9.10 32 Bit
CPU
AMD Athlon X2 5000+ @ 2.6Ghz
Motherboard
Acer Micro-ATX Motherboard
Memory
4gb Patriot Viper PC6400 @ 800mhz Dual Channel (4-4-4-12)
Graphics Card(s)
ATI HD3870 with 512mb GDDR4
Sound Card
Realtek HD 7.1 Onboard Sound
Monitor(s) Displays
22" Acer X223 Widescreen
Screen Resolution
1680 X 1050
Hard Drives
320gb Western Digital SATA II (Ubuntu 9.10)
500gb Seagate SATA II (Windows 7 Beta)
1tb Seagate SATA II (Vista Home Premium)
PSU
ULTRA X3 600 Watt Modular
Case
NZXT Tempest (The Airflow King) 2x 140mm Fans, 4x 120mm Fans
Cooling
1x 135mm In PSU, 1x 70mm On CPU, And 1x 120mm
Keyboard
Microsoft Sidewinder X6
Mouse
Microsoft Sidewinder X5
Internet Speed
6 Mbs Down 1 Mbs Up
Other Info
AVerMedia 1500MCE TV Tuner
Logitech X540 5.1 Surround Sound
I would like to be able to choose which OS each time the computer starts, so I will need a boot loader, where though?
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
My build
OS
xp pro Win 7
CPU
Intel Core i7-920 Bloomfield 2.66GHz 4 x 256KB L2 Cache 8MB
Motherboard
GIGABYTE GA-EX58-UD5 LGA 1366 Intel X58 ATX Intel
Memory
Crucial Ballistix 6GB (3 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600
Graphics Card(s)
XFX HD-577A-ZNFC Radeon HD 5770 (Juniper XT) 1GB 128-bit GDD
Sound Card
On Board Audio Channels 8 Channels
Monitor(s) Displays
Dell 2407WFP
Screen Resolution
1900x1200
Hard Drives
2 Seagate Barracuda ES.2 ST31000340NS 1TB 7200 RPM 32MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb Raid 0, WD 350 GB, Maxtor 160 GB
PSU
CORSAIR CMPSU-1000HX 1000W ATX12V 2.2 / EPS12V 2.91 SLI Read
Case
Lian Lia Aluminum
Cooling
Noctua NH-U12P SE2 120mm SSO CPU Cooler, Several case fans
Keyboard
Logitech
Mouse
Logitech Track ball
Internet Speed
Comcast Hi Speed
Other Info
Dual boot XP Pro Win 7
you would need the bootloader on the booting hdd, although i'm not sure what to tell you to use as my bootloader always came with my ubuntu install...... ie grub, not sure if you could do a freestanding grub without a linux install.... it might be possible...
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Acer Aspire M1201/Custom Build
OS
Windows 7 Ulitimate Beta 32 Bit, Windows Vista 32 Bit, Ubuntu 9.10 32 Bit
CPU
AMD Athlon X2 5000+ @ 2.6Ghz
Motherboard
Acer Micro-ATX Motherboard
Memory
4gb Patriot Viper PC6400 @ 800mhz Dual Channel (4-4-4-12)
Graphics Card(s)
ATI HD3870 with 512mb GDDR4
Sound Card
Realtek HD 7.1 Onboard Sound
Monitor(s) Displays
22" Acer X223 Widescreen
Screen Resolution
1680 X 1050
Hard Drives
320gb Western Digital SATA II (Ubuntu 9.10)
500gb Seagate SATA II (Windows 7 Beta)
1tb Seagate SATA II (Vista Home Premium)
PSU
ULTRA X3 600 Watt Modular
Case
NZXT Tempest (The Airflow King) 2x 140mm Fans, 4x 120mm Fans
Cooling
1x 135mm In PSU, 1x 70mm On CPU, And 1x 120mm
Keyboard
Microsoft Sidewinder X6
Mouse
Microsoft Sidewinder X5
Internet Speed
6 Mbs Down 1 Mbs Up
Other Info
AVerMedia 1500MCE TV Tuner
Logitech X540 5.1 Surround Sound
@2002z06

Its easy and straight in windows land, you don't have to install any boot loader, windows will do all that for you.

Install Windows XP on the first HDD, then Install Window 7 on the 2nd, Windows 7 will install the boot manager for you, and the next time you boot, you will get a choices for Windows 7 & Windows Old version (i cant recall the name windows uses, but its the XP).
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Apple - MBP 5,4
OS
Win 7 64, OSX Snow Leopard
CPU
Intel Core 2 Duo P8700
Memory
4 GB 1066 MHz DDR3
Graphics Card(s)
nVidia 9400 M
Screen Resolution
1440x900
Hard Drives
WD Caviar Black 500GB 7200RPM
Ok seems best way is XP first ok.
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
My build
OS
xp pro Win 7
CPU
Intel Core i7-920 Bloomfield 2.66GHz 4 x 256KB L2 Cache 8MB
Motherboard
GIGABYTE GA-EX58-UD5 LGA 1366 Intel X58 ATX Intel
Memory
Crucial Ballistix 6GB (3 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600
Graphics Card(s)
XFX HD-577A-ZNFC Radeon HD 5770 (Juniper XT) 1GB 128-bit GDD
Sound Card
On Board Audio Channels 8 Channels
Monitor(s) Displays
Dell 2407WFP
Screen Resolution
1900x1200
Hard Drives
2 Seagate Barracuda ES.2 ST31000340NS 1TB 7200 RPM 32MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb Raid 0, WD 350 GB, Maxtor 160 GB
PSU
CORSAIR CMPSU-1000HX 1000W ATX12V 2.2 / EPS12V 2.91 SLI Read
Case
Lian Lia Aluminum
Cooling
Noctua NH-U12P SE2 120mm SSO CPU Cooler, Several case fans
Keyboard
Logitech
Mouse
Logitech Track ball
Internet Speed
Comcast Hi Speed
Other Info
Dual boot XP Pro Win 7
I now understand the dual boot process, XP first then Win 7, Win 7 first then XP you need Easy BCD. What are the the pros and cons of doing it either way, what if I want to eliminate XP later what is the preferred way if any, I will be using seperate drives. Thanks Jim.
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
My build
OS
xp pro Win 7
CPU
Intel Core i7-920 Bloomfield 2.66GHz 4 x 256KB L2 Cache 8MB
Motherboard
GIGABYTE GA-EX58-UD5 LGA 1366 Intel X58 ATX Intel
Memory
Crucial Ballistix 6GB (3 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600
Graphics Card(s)
XFX HD-577A-ZNFC Radeon HD 5770 (Juniper XT) 1GB 128-bit GDD
Sound Card
On Board Audio Channels 8 Channels
Monitor(s) Displays
Dell 2407WFP
Screen Resolution
1900x1200
Hard Drives
2 Seagate Barracuda ES.2 ST31000340NS 1TB 7200 RPM 32MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb Raid 0, WD 350 GB, Maxtor 160 GB
PSU
CORSAIR CMPSU-1000HX 1000W ATX12V 2.2 / EPS12V 2.91 SLI Read
Case
Lian Lia Aluminum
Cooling
Noctua NH-U12P SE2 120mm SSO CPU Cooler, Several case fans
Keyboard
Logitech
Mouse
Logitech Track ball
Internet Speed
Comcast Hi Speed
Other Info
Dual boot XP Pro Win 7
There isn't any difference in performance doing either way, but its much simpler to install XP first and then Win 7

To eliminate XP later, remove or format the XP HDD, boot into Windows 7 recovery console and Fix MBR, Fix Boot.

Or if you are using EasyBCD, there is an option to install the Win 7 MBR
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Apple - MBP 5,4
OS
Win 7 64, OSX Snow Leopard
CPU
Intel Core 2 Duo P8700
Memory
4 GB 1066 MHz DDR3
Graphics Card(s)
nVidia 9400 M
Screen Resolution
1440x900
Hard Drives
WD Caviar Black 500GB 7200RPM
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