http://apcmag.com/5485/dualbooting_vista_and_xp

Don, have a very serious read of the above link. It includes where you have
Vista pre-installed.

"Don" wrote:

> I've seen and read the posts regarding the dual boot issues/questions with
> vista. I'm now looking to carry this one step further and ask if I can
> partition a section of my single hard drive on my laptop (I've got the space
> available) and then install xp to the new partition. I'm fed up with the
> issues of blaming MS vs Sony over the drivers that won't allow recognition
> of my old and new Sony digital cameras. I just want to know if I create a
> new partition, is there a way to install xp to the new partition or will
> vista deny me the option to install an older os on the new partition?
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