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I have windows 8.1 on my system. I want to install windows xp on another partition but i searched and found that previous version of windows should be installed first otherwise it might not work.
Is there any way to install xp after windows 8.1?
syed mohsin
Posted 2014-07-30T16:37:02.597
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You can.
Just make sure that you create the partition for XP using a tool like MiniTool Partition Wizard or GParted Live on the end bit of your HDD (you might need to resize the larger Windows 8.1 partition).
Boot up your Windows XP CD and install it to the newly created partition. But since you're installing XP after 8.1, the 8.1 boot sector will be overwritten by the XP one so you need to re-install it using a tool like BootICE (http://bbs.ipauly.com/)
Also, here's a tutorial that's for installing XP after 7 using different tools (Windows Disk Management and EasyBCD) that might be easier for a regular user to follow (http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/8790/dual-boot-your-pre-installed-windows-7-computer-with-xp/)
Marcos Alves
Posted 2014-07-30T16:37:02.597
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Is re-sizing partition safe? is there any chance i lost my data? – syed mohsin – 2014-07-30T16:52:37.040
3You should always have a backup of your data. – Ramhound – 2014-07-30T17:08:07.623
2You can; If you do; You will also have to repair the Windows 8.1 bootloader. Which is the reason your always suppose to install XP first then 8.1. – Ramhound – 2014-07-30T17:08:53.533