I'm having a lot of problems with Vista and 'Failed to start' issues
requiring automatic recovery over and over. I've worked directly with
Microsoft tech help for months reconfiguring, uninstalling, and reinstalling
software without any permenent results (the problem has been going on for a
year). We all agree that it is an unknown software conflict. I love the look
and feel of Vista, but I need the solid reliability of XP. I'm considering
purchasing a new laptop with XP Pro start up OS and a Vista Business second
OS. This sounds like the best of both worlds. I would like some advice about
how this works. Does it require excessive memory? Can both systems be up at
once? What happens when Microsoft abandons XP to support vista and 7? Where
can a novice research this set up?
Love Vista, can't deal with the constant failures. Help please.

If you have done re-installs and the problem is still there like they said
it sounds like a hardware conflict. Getting a new laptop would solve that
would it not? so just get a new one with Vista.


--
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*WARNING* Do NOT follow any advice given by the people listed below.
They do NOT have the expertise or knowledge to fix your issue. Do not waste
your time.
David H Lipman, Malke, PA Bear, Beauregard T. Shagnasty, Leythos.




"jmorg" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:9FA09BBF-176D-4409-BEC6-(E-Mail Removed)...
> I'm having a lot of problems with Vista and 'Failed to start' issues
> requiring automatic recovery over and over. I've worked directly with
> Microsoft tech help for months reconfiguring, uninstalling, and
> reinstalling
> software without any permenent results (the problem has been going on for
> a
> year). We all agree that it is an unknown software conflict. I love the
> look
> and feel of Vista, but I need the solid reliability of XP. I'm considering
> purchasing a new laptop with XP Pro start up OS and a Vista Business
> second
> OS. This sounds like the best of both worlds. I would like some advice
> about
> how this works. Does it require excessive memory? Can both systems be up
> at
> once? What happens when Microsoft abandons XP to support vista and 7?
> Where
> can a novice research this set up?
> Love Vista, can't deal with the constant failures. Help please.

jmorg wrote:

> I'm having a lot of problems with Vista and 'Failed to start' issues
> requiring automatic recovery over and over. I've worked directly with
> Microsoft tech help for months reconfiguring, uninstalling, and
> reinstalling software without any permenent results (the problem has been
> going on for a year). We all agree that it is an unknown software
> conflict. I love the look and feel of Vista, but I need the solid
> reliability of XP. I'm considering purchasing a new laptop with XP Pro
> start up OS and a Vista Business second OS. This sounds like the best of
> both worlds. I would like some advice about how this works. Does it
> require excessive memory? Can both systems be up at once? What happens
> when Microsoft abandons XP to support vista and 7? Where can a novice
> research this set up? Love Vista, can't deal with the constant failures.
> Help please.

Without knowing anything about your computer, its hardware and software, and
what you've already done I can't give you specific advice about your
current machine. With these caveats, I'd definitely do some hardware
troubleshooting before continuing with software solutions. Here are some
suggestions. Obviously if you've already done them then just ignore those
suggestions!

1. Restore your computer to factory condition if you have that sort of
computer (OEM - Dell, HP, Sony, etc.). Run for a while without installing
anything the OEM didn't preinstall*. If problems continue with the machine
under these conditions, return the machine to the OEM for replacement. It
should work "out of the box".

*I would however uninstall Norton or McAfee if it came preinstalled and use
the free Avast for now.

2. If you don't have an OEM machine with a factory restore process, do a
clean install of Vista. Make sure you install all current drivers. Get
drivers from the OEM's website or from the various mftrs.' websites and not
Windows Update. Don't install any third-party software except an antivirus
like Avast Free right now. If you are still getting issues, then probably
this is hardware and not software unless you are trying to install Vista on
a machine whose hardware won't natively support this OS. You can also test
whether something is a hardware or software issue by running off a Linux
Live CD like Knoppix, but this won't help you determine if some program you
are running in Vista is the culprit.

Items #1 and 2 are meant to determine if:

a. You have hardware issues; and/or
b. If you have specialized software that is incompatible with Vista and that
is what is causing your problems.

While Vista isn't my favorite operating system, a healthy Vista installed on
sound hardware is completely solid. All my clients' machines run perfectly,
as do my own Vista machines.

3. Unless you are running a special third-party program, a new laptop
running Vista (with at least 2GB of RAM) should work well. If you must run
a special third-party program for your business that is known to not work
with Vista, then you might want to solve your issues by virtual computing.
Use virtualization software like Microsoft's Virtual PC (free) or VMware
Workstation (not free but IMO better than VPC) and create a virtual machine
("vm") running the OS which supports your special software. If this is your
situation, you must check with the special software's tech support to make
sure it will work in a vm. Most business software will; 3D applications may
not.

You can have a host OS of Vista and a guest OS of XP to run your special
software. You need a fast machine with a fair amount of RAM to do this
successfully and you must have licensed copies of both Microsoft operating
systems. I wouldn't run Vista in a vm on a machine with less than 3GB of
RAM.

I don't know whether a novice can deal with this. You are the only one who
knows your capabilities. We all have our areas of expertise. If you feel
you need outside help, then consult a competent local computer tech. If you
go this route, don't use a BigComputerStore/GeekSquad type of place.

Malke
--
MS-MVP
Elephant Boy Computers - Don't Panic!
http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/#FAQ

Good grief that was a lot of help!
"The Real Truth MVP" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:SN6%l.206$(E-Mail Removed)...
> If you have done re-installs and the problem is still there like they said
> it sounds like a hardware conflict. Getting a new laptop would solve that
> would it not? so just get a new one with Vista.
>
>
> --
> The Real Truth http://pcbutts1-therealtruth.blogspot.com/
> *WARNING* Do NOT follow any advice given by the people listed below.
> They do NOT have the expertise or knowledge to fix your issue. Do not
> waste your time.
> David H Lipman, Malke, PA Bear, Beauregard T. Shagnasty, Leythos.
>
>
>
>
> "jmorg" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
> news:9FA09BBF-176D-4409-BEC6-(E-Mail Removed)...
>> I'm having a lot of problems with Vista and 'Failed to start' issues
>> requiring automatic recovery over and over. I've worked directly with
>> Microsoft tech help for months reconfiguring, uninstalling, and
>> reinstalling
>> software without any permenent results (the problem has been going on for
>> a
>> year). We all agree that it is an unknown software conflict. I love the
>> look
>> and feel of Vista, but I need the solid reliability of XP. I'm
>> considering
>> purchasing a new laptop with XP Pro start up OS and a Vista Business
>> second
>> OS. This sounds like the best of both worlds. I would like some advice
>> about
>> how this works. Does it require excessive memory? Can both systems be up
>> at
>> once? What happens when Microsoft abandons XP to support vista and 7?
>> Where
>> can a novice research this set up?
>> Love Vista, can't deal with the constant failures. Help please.
>

So was your offer of help.......Wait I don't see one.


--
The Real Truth http://pcbutts1-therealtruth.blogspot.com/
*WARNING* Do NOT follow any advice given by the people listed below.
They do NOT have the expertise or knowledge to fix your issue. Do not waste
your time.
David H Lipman, Malke, PA Bear, Beauregard T. Shagnasty, Leythos.




"Unknown" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:a_7%l.150$(E-Mail Removed)...
> Good grief that was a lot of help!
> "The Real Truth MVP" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
> news:SN6%l.206$(E-Mail Removed)...
>> If you have done re-installs and the problem is still there like they
>> said it sounds like a hardware conflict. Getting a new laptop would solve
>> that would it not? so just get a new one with Vista.
>>
>>
>> --
>> The Real Truth http://pcbutts1-therealtruth.blogspot.com/
>> *WARNING* Do NOT follow any advice given by the people listed below.
>> They do NOT have the expertise or knowledge to fix your issue. Do not
>> waste your time.
>> David H Lipman, Malke, PA Bear, Beauregard T. Shagnasty, Leythos.
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> "jmorg" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
>> news:9FA09BBF-176D-4409-BEC6-(E-Mail Removed)...
>>> I'm having a lot of problems with Vista and 'Failed to start' issues
>>> requiring automatic recovery over and over. I've worked directly with
>>> Microsoft tech help for months reconfiguring, uninstalling, and
>>> reinstalling
>>> software without any permenent results (the problem has been going on
>>> for a
>>> year). We all agree that it is an unknown software conflict. I love the
>>> look
>>> and feel of Vista, but I need the solid reliability of XP. I'm
>>> considering
>>> purchasing a new laptop with XP Pro start up OS and a Vista Business
>>> second
>>> OS. This sounds like the best of both worlds. I would like some advice
>>> about
>>> how this works. Does it require excessive memory? Can both systems be up
>>> at
>>> once? What happens when Microsoft abandons XP to support vista and 7?
>>> Where
>>> can a novice research this set up?
>>> Love Vista, can't deal with the constant failures. Help please.
>>
>
>

You of course didn't see one because I didn't offer any. Had I, it sure
wouldn't be 'buy another laptop with Vista'.
"The Real Truth MVP" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:MO8%l.223$(E-Mail Removed)...
> So was your offer of help.......Wait I don't see one.
>
>
> --
> The Real Truth http://pcbutts1-therealtruth.blogspot.com/
> *WARNING* Do NOT follow any advice given by the people listed below.
> They do NOT have the expertise or knowledge to fix your issue. Do not
> waste your time.
> David H Lipman, Malke, PA Bear, Beauregard T. Shagnasty, Leythos.
>
>
>
>
> "Unknown" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
> news:a_7%l.150$(E-Mail Removed)...
>> Good grief that was a lot of help!
>> "The Real Truth MVP" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
>> news:SN6%l.206$(E-Mail Removed)...
>>> If you have done re-installs and the problem is still there like they
>>> said it sounds like a hardware conflict. Getting a new laptop would
>>> solve that would it not? so just get a new one with Vista.
>>>
>>>
>>> --
>>> The Real Truth http://pcbutts1-therealtruth.blogspot.com/
>>> *WARNING* Do NOT follow any advice given by the people listed below.
>>> They do NOT have the expertise or knowledge to fix your issue. Do not
>>> waste your time.
>>> David H Lipman, Malke, PA Bear, Beauregard T. Shagnasty, Leythos.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> "jmorg" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
>>> news:9FA09BBF-176D-4409-BEC6-(E-Mail Removed)...
>>>> I'm having a lot of problems with Vista and 'Failed to start' issues
>>>> requiring automatic recovery over and over. I've worked directly with
>>>> Microsoft tech help for months reconfiguring, uninstalling, and
>>>> reinstalling
>>>> software without any permenent results (the problem has been going on
>>>> for a
>>>> year). We all agree that it is an unknown software conflict. I love the
>>>> look
>>>> and feel of Vista, but I need the solid reliability of XP. I'm
>>>> considering
>>>> purchasing a new laptop with XP Pro start up OS and a Vista Business
>>>> second
>>>> OS. This sounds like the best of both worlds. I would like some advice
>>>> about
>>>> how this works. Does it require excessive memory? Can both systems be
>>>> up at
>>>> once? What happens when Microsoft abandons XP to support vista and 7?
>>>> Where
>>>> can a novice research this set up?
>>>> Love Vista, can't deal with the constant failures. Help please.
>>>
>>
>>
>

Hey dipshit can you read? The op said "I'm considering purchasing a new
laptop with XP Pro" Maybe if you weren't so hell bent on me you would have
seen that.


--
The Real Truth http://pcbutts1-therealtruth.blogspot.com/
*WARNING* Do NOT follow any advice given by the people listed below.
They do NOT have the expertise or knowledge to fix your issue. Do not waste
your time.
David H Lipman, Malke, PA Bear, Beauregard T. Shagnasty, Leythos.




"Unknown" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:ET9%l.226$(E-Mail Removed)...
> You of course didn't see one because I didn't offer any. Had I, it sure
> wouldn't be 'buy another laptop with Vista'.
> "The Real Truth MVP" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
> news:MO8%l.223$(E-Mail Removed)...
>> So was your offer of help.......Wait I don't see one.
>>
>>
>> --
>> The Real Truth http://pcbutts1-therealtruth.blogspot.com/
>> *WARNING* Do NOT follow any advice given by the people listed below.
>> They do NOT have the expertise or knowledge to fix your issue. Do not
>> waste your time.
>> David H Lipman, Malke, PA Bear, Beauregard T. Shagnasty, Leythos.
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> "Unknown" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
>> news:a_7%l.150$(E-Mail Removed)...
>>> Good grief that was a lot of help!
>>> "The Real Truth MVP" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
>>> news:SN6%l.206$(E-Mail Removed)...
>>>> If you have done re-installs and the problem is still there like they
>>>> said it sounds like a hardware conflict. Getting a new laptop would
>>>> solve that would it not? so just get a new one with Vista.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> --
>>>> The Real Truth http://pcbutts1-therealtruth.blogspot.com/
>>>> *WARNING* Do NOT follow any advice given by the people listed below.
>>>> They do NOT have the expertise or knowledge to fix your issue. Do not
>>>> waste your time.
>>>> David H Lipman, Malke, PA Bear, Beauregard T. Shagnasty, Leythos.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> "jmorg" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
>>>> news:9FA09BBF-176D-4409-BEC6-(E-Mail Removed)...
>>>>> I'm having a lot of problems with Vista and 'Failed to start' issues
>>>>> requiring automatic recovery over and over. I've worked directly with
>>>>> Microsoft tech help for months reconfiguring, uninstalling, and
>>>>> reinstalling
>>>>> software without any permenent results (the problem has been going on
>>>>> for a
>>>>> year). We all agree that it is an unknown software conflict. I love
>>>>> the look
>>>>> and feel of Vista, but I need the solid reliability of XP. I'm
>>>>> considering
>>>>> purchasing a new laptop with XP Pro start up OS and a Vista Business
>>>>> second
>>>>> OS. This sounds like the best of both worlds. I would like some advice
>>>>> about
>>>>> how this works. Does it require excessive memory? Can both systems be
>>>>> up at
>>>>> once? What happens when Microsoft abandons XP to support vista and 7?
>>>>> Where
>>>>> can a novice research this set up?
>>>>> Love Vista, can't deal with the constant failures. Help please.
>>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>
>

Thank you for your prompt response. I was dreading the process you described,
and therefore considered the replacement to a little better computer with
everything preloaded.
My computer is a Dell refurbished (purchased from Dell) Inspiron 1521 laptop
with an AMD Turion 64 X2 processor w/ 4 GB of memory running Vista Home
Premium SP1.
When the computer recovers, it will revert back to a previous configuration
(I've installed SP2 twice). I've turned off updates on MS advice. the optical
drive fails to write properly quite often and automatic back-up worked once,
then failed. I should have returned it to Dell, but I use it extensively for
work and never had a cance to be without it. I am not a tweaker, so I use the
machine and software well within the intended parameters (no overclocking,
games, or bootleg software). I've run McAfee since new as I'm on the internet
all day sometimes.
I could use this machine (after cleaning it out and reloading Vista) for
other things or give it to someone in the family.
The replacement I'm concidering is an HP with a faster Intel processor, 800
FBS, 3GB L2, supporting up to 8 GB of RAM.
I'm concerned about how a dual boot system will work (factory installed).

"Malke" wrote:

> jmorg wrote:
>
> > I'm having a lot of problems with Vista and 'Failed to start' issues
> > requiring automatic recovery over and over. I've worked directly with
> > Microsoft tech help for months reconfiguring, uninstalling, and
> > reinstalling software without any permenent results (the problem has been
> > going on for a year). We all agree that it is an unknown software
> > conflict. I love the look and feel of Vista, but I need the solid
> > reliability of XP. I'm considering purchasing a new laptop with XP Pro
> > start up OS and a Vista Business second OS. This sounds like the best of
> > both worlds. I would like some advice about how this works. Does it
> > require excessive memory? Can both systems be up at once? What happens
> > when Microsoft abandons XP to support vista and 7? Where can a novice
> > research this set up? Love Vista, can't deal with the constant failures.
> > Help please.
>
> Without knowing anything about your computer, its hardware and software, and
> what you've already done I can't give you specific advice about your
> current machine. With these caveats, I'd definitely do some hardware
> troubleshooting before continuing with software solutions. Here are some
> suggestions. Obviously if you've already done them then just ignore those
> suggestions!
>
> 1. Restore your computer to factory condition if you have that sort of
> computer (OEM - Dell, HP, Sony, etc.). Run for a while without installing
> anything the OEM didn't preinstall*. If problems continue with the machine
> under these conditions, return the machine to the OEM for replacement. It
> should work "out of the box".
>
> *I would however uninstall Norton or McAfee if it came preinstalled and use
> the free Avast for now.
>
> 2. If you don't have an OEM machine with a factory restore process, do a
> clean install of Vista. Make sure you install all current drivers. Get
> drivers from the OEM's website or from the various mftrs.' websites and not
> Windows Update. Don't install any third-party software except an antivirus
> like Avast Free right now. If you are still getting issues, then probably
> this is hardware and not software unless you are trying to install Vista on
> a machine whose hardware won't natively support this OS. You can also test
> whether something is a hardware or software issue by running off a Linux
> Live CD like Knoppix, but this won't help you determine if some program you
> are running in Vista is the culprit.
>
> Items #1 and 2 are meant to determine if:
>
> a. You have hardware issues; and/or
> b. If you have specialized software that is incompatible with Vista and that
> is what is causing your problems.
>
> While Vista isn't my favorite operating system, a healthy Vista installed on
> sound hardware is completely solid. All my clients' machines run perfectly,
> as do my own Vista machines.
>
> 3. Unless you are running a special third-party program, a new laptop
> running Vista (with at least 2GB of RAM) should work well. If you must run
> a special third-party program for your business that is known to not work
> with Vista, then you might want to solve your issues by virtual computing.
> Use virtualization software like Microsoft's Virtual PC (free) or VMware
> Workstation (not free but IMO better than VPC) and create a virtual machine
> ("vm") running the OS which supports your special software. If this is your
> situation, you must check with the special software's tech support to make
> sure it will work in a vm. Most business software will; 3D applications may
> not.
>
> You can have a host OS of Vista and a guest OS of XP to run your special
> software. You need a fast machine with a fair amount of RAM to do this
> successfully and you must have licensed copies of both Microsoft operating
> systems. I wouldn't run Vista in a vm on a machine with less than 3GB of
> RAM.
>
> I don't know whether a novice can deal with this. You are the only one who
> knows your capabilities. We all have our areas of expertise. If you feel
> you need outside help, then consult a competent local computer tech. If you
> go this route, don't use a BigComputerStore/GeekSquad type of place.
>
> Malke
> --
> MS-MVP
> Elephant Boy Computers - Don't Panic!
> http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/#FAQ
>
>

jmorg wrote:

> Thank you for your prompt response. I was dreading the process you
> described, and therefore considered the replacement to a little better
> computer with everything preloaded.
> My computer is a Dell refurbished (purchased from Dell) Inspiron 1521
> laptop with an AMD Turion 64 X2 processor w/ 4 GB of memory running Vista
> Home Premium SP1.
> When the computer recovers, it will revert back to a previous
> configuration (I've installed SP2 twice). I've turned off updates on MS
> advice. the optical drive fails to write properly quite often and
> automatic back-up worked once, then failed. I should have returned it to
> Dell, but I use it extensively for work and never had a cance to be
> without it. I am not a tweaker, so I use the machine and software well
> within the intended parameters (no overclocking, games, or bootleg
> software). I've run McAfee since new as I'm on the internet all day
> sometimes. I could use this machine (after cleaning it out and reloading
> Vista) for other things or give it to someone in the family.
> The replacement I'm concidering is an HP with a faster Intel processor,
> 800 FBS, 3GB L2, supporting up to 8 GB of RAM.
> I'm concerned about how a dual boot system will work (factory installed).

It sounds like bad hardware to me. Yes, you should have returned it to Dell
immediately but I guess it's too late now.

I don't know any OEM's that will do a dual-boot factory install of Windows
XP and Vista. You could have a local tech set you up but if you do this
then the virtual machine is a better choice because you don't need to
reboot whenever you want to use a different operating system. For instance,
I'm using SUSE Linux running in a virtual machine hosted on Mac OS X to
write these newsgroup posts to you right now.

You haven't mentioned any special software so I don't know why you think
you'd need 8GB for either Vista or XP. One or two GB are fine for XP. For
normal computer use (no AutoCAD, Mathlab, etc.) two GB on Vista is IMO the
minimum and 3 or 4 GB is plenty.

Possibly meeting with a local tech and going over your needs and concerns in
person might be a good next step for you. I'm not sure what else I can tell
you but if you feel I can be of further help, please do ask away.

Malke
--
MS-MVP
Elephant Boy Computers - Don't Panic!
http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/#FAQ

Read your response to the OP you stupid jerk.
"The Real Truth MVP" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:QTa%l.181$(E-Mail Removed)...
> Hey dipshit can you read? The op said "I'm considering purchasing a new
> laptop with XP Pro" Maybe if you weren't so hell bent on me you would have
> seen that.
>
>
> --
> The Real Truth http://pcbutts1-therealtruth.blogspot.com/
> *WARNING* Do NOT follow any advice given by the people listed below.
> They do NOT have the expertise or knowledge to fix your issue. Do not
> waste your time.
> David H Lipman, Malke, PA Bear, Beauregard T. Shagnasty, Leythos.
>
>
>
>
> "Unknown" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
> news:ET9%l.226$(E-Mail Removed)...
>> You of course didn't see one because I didn't offer any. Had I, it sure
>> wouldn't be 'buy another laptop with Vista'.
>> "The Real Truth MVP" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
>> news:MO8%l.223$(E-Mail Removed)...
>>> So was your offer of help.......Wait I don't see one.
>>>
>>>
>>> --
>>> The Real Truth http://pcbutts1-therealtruth.blogspot.com/
>>> *WARNING* Do NOT follow any advice given by the people listed below.
>>> They do NOT have the expertise or knowledge to fix your issue. Do not
>>> waste your time.
>>> David H Lipman, Malke, PA Bear, Beauregard T. Shagnasty, Leythos.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> "Unknown" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
>>> news:a_7%l.150$(E-Mail Removed)...
>>>> Good grief that was a lot of help!
>>>> "The Real Truth MVP" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
>>>> news:SN6%l.206$(E-Mail Removed)...
>>>>> If you have done re-installs and the problem is still there like they
>>>>> said it sounds like a hardware conflict. Getting a new laptop would
>>>>> solve that would it not? so just get a new one with Vista.
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> --
>>>>> The Real Truth http://pcbutts1-therealtruth.blogspot.com/
>>>>> *WARNING* Do NOT follow any advice given by the people listed below.
>>>>> They do NOT have the expertise or knowledge to fix your issue. Do not
>>>>> waste your time.
>>>>> David H Lipman, Malke, PA Bear, Beauregard T. Shagnasty, Leythos.
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> "jmorg" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
>>>>> news:9FA09BBF-176D-4409-BEC6-(E-Mail Removed)...
>>>>>> I'm having a lot of problems with Vista and 'Failed to start' issues
>>>>>> requiring automatic recovery over and over. I've worked directly with
>>>>>> Microsoft tech help for months reconfiguring, uninstalling, and
>>>>>> reinstalling
>>>>>> software without any permenent results (the problem has been going on
>>>>>> for a
>>>>>> year). We all agree that it is an unknown software conflict. I love
>>>>>> the look
>>>>>> and feel of Vista, but I need the solid reliability of XP. I'm
>>>>>> considering
>>>>>> purchasing a new laptop with XP Pro start up OS and a Vista Business
>>>>>> second
>>>>>> OS. This sounds like the best of both worlds. I would like some
>>>>>> advice about
>>>>>> how this works. Does it require excessive memory? Can both systems be
>>>>>> up at
>>>>>> once? What happens when Microsoft abandons XP to support vista and 7?
>>>>>> Where
>>>>>> can a novice research this set up?
>>>>>> Love Vista, can't deal with the constant failures. Help please.
>>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>