Install Win XP Pro And Win 2003 server on same station

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XP is very compatable with 2003,you might install it to another hd,or
partition on youre computer.
 
Each Windows operating system must be installed on
a separate drive or partition.

How To Create a Multiple-Boot System in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;306559&Product=winxp

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| Hi,
| I am planing to insall win xp pro and win 2003 server on the same PC. Can
| this be done? what are the best pratice and advise for this?
|
| Thanks & Regards,
|
| Edward
 
Each Windows operating system must be installed on
a separate drive or partition.
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I installed XP then 2003 in same partition, different directories. Both were
doing just fine before HDD failure lost both.
You have to be careful with apps, and be sure to install them in both.
 
Edward said:
Thanks for the info. By the way, what is the correct order of
installing the OS? Shall i go for Win XP Pro then Win 2003 Sever?
Or the other way?
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General Rule when installing Multiple Microsoft OSes..
Older OS first.
 
Hi,
I am planing to insall win xp pro and win 2003 server on the same PC. Can
this be done? what are the best pratice and advise for this?

Thanks & Regards,

Edward
 
Hi,
Thanks for the info. By the way, what is the correct order of installing the
OS? Shall i go for Win XP Pro then Win 2003 Sever? Or the other way?

Thanks

Edward
 
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