Install MCE with XP Pro on another drive

[Guest]

I am currently running XP Pro which I used for video editing. I have 3 stata
HD each 500 gigs, 4 gigs mem. wiith a dual core processor at 2.421 gHz.

Is there a way to install Media Center on one of the drives and have a
choice on boot up which system I want to use at the time.

Thanks,

Jeff

 

[Jerry]

What you want is a dual-boot system. The usual procedure is to install the
older operating system first, then the newer. In your case I don't know
which is older versus newer. XP Pro older than MCE? Or the other way
around.

You could also look into software - System Commander is one option.

 

[Anna]

I am currently running XP Pro which I used for video editing. I have 3
stata
HD each 500 gigs, 4 gigs mem. wiith a dual core processor at 2.421 gHz.

Is there a way to install Media Center on one of the drives and have a
choice on boot up which system I want to use at the time.

Thanks,

Jeff

Jeff:
Since you're running three internal HDDs I suppose it's safe to assume
you're working with a desktop PC. As such, might you consider equipping your
PC with removable HDDs? I don't know if you're acquainted with that type of
hardware configuration, but it has substantial advantages for the desktop PC
user, especially in cases like yours where you're contemplating a multi-boot
configuration. Since you already have multiple HDDs, the additional expense
of equipping your desktop PC with the mobile rack(s) to effect this
removable HDD configuration would be minimal. Anyway, I thought I would
bring this to your attention if you're not familiar with it. If you (or any
other user coming upon this thread) want some more details about this area,
so indicate and I'll furnish them.
Anna

 

[Ken Blake, MVP]

I am currently running XP Pro which I used for video editing. I have 3 stata
HD each 500 gigs, 4 gigs mem. wiith a dual core processor at 2.421 gHz.

Is there a way to install Media Center on one of the drives and have a
choice on boot up which system I want to use at the time.

Yes, but why do you want both? MCE alone should do everything you
need.

MCE is a superset of XP Professional. It has everything in
Professional (plus is media-related features), with one exception: it
does not permit you to join a domain (which very home users need or
want to do).