Question : Dual Boot Windows XP and 7 Upgrade

I am considering to purchase "Windows 7 Professional Upgrade" from "Windows XP Professional".

I would like to run both Windows XP Pro (32-bit) and Windows 7 Pro (64-bit preferably) on the same computer using a dual boot option. Is it possible to do this?

My theory is:
- Format HDD just to start from a fresh slate.
- Install Windows XP Professional to HDD1
- Upgrade Windows XP to 7.
- Install Windows XP Profressional to HDD2
- Configure Dual Boot

Answer : Dual Boot Windows XP and 7 Upgrade

No, firstly you cannot upgrade from Windows XP directly to Windows 7. Secondly, upgrade editions are for upgrading only, not new installations.

Therefore for dual booting, you will need to buy a proper version of Windows 7 and install it onto a separate hard drive, or a new partition of your current hard drive.

Make sure you configure dual boot from Windows 7 as it is a lot easier.

Hope this helps and make sense. Good luck!