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how to install XP (dualboot) on Acer laptop with VISTA preinstall (no backup dvd)?

Hi, I've tried dif instruction in this forum but it doesnt work on my Pc.
I have created partition especially for XPpro install.
disc manager looks like this:



I cant install XP from VISTA.
And I cant make the Pc boot on my XP cd.... (works fine on XP installed Pc's)

the options in the bios seem to be very limited.


Help will be appreciated

[mintt2 Profile]

And I cant make the Pc boot on my XP cd.... (works fine on XP installed Pc's)

the options in the bios seem to be very limited.

interesting....
however limited the bios is there should be an option to choose the boot order

or press the necessary key to choose boot option during start-up
(hp using esc key.... maybe same with acer?)