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Old Jun 8th, 2007, 5:32 PM   #6
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Originally Posted by Eoin View Post
Consider though another option, running a virtual XP within your current one. You can install the crap software on the virtual xp keeping your proper one clean. I stopped dual booting when I discovered how easy this was.

I like the VirtualBox program but VMWare Player is also good when used with EasyVMX to generate the initial blank machine. Both are free.

Well, I did try "VMware", however its very sluggish. I only have 1 hard drive so I'm thinking that the dual boot option is the only way to go. Thanks guys.
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