How to access XP thru vista

[pedenski]

the topic title sounds confusing, let me elaborate..

I have 2 HDD, one is IDE and the other is SATA. My primary HDD is SATA which I installed vista and use it for my daily work. now my IDE is an old one, I took it from my old computer and so, plan to use it on my new computer. Since its possible to use IDE and SATA together right? well i assume they are..

now, I was just wondering if I installed my IDE hdd on my new computer and Installed XP? thats what we call dual boot right? and so, Do i have to get to choose which OS should I use in the startup boot? and lastly If i managed to make it both work. Since my primary OS is Vista, will i be able to access my IDE hdd (XP) files from vista?

 

[kimsland]

How to dual boot Vista and XP (with Vista installed first) -- the step-by-step guide with screenshots
http://apcmag.com/how_to_dual_boot_vista_and_xp_with_vista_installed_first__the_stepbystep_guide.htm

Vista can see all Xp, no issue whatsoever
Make sure your old drive is set to CS (little jumper on back of drive)

Done :grinthumb

Edit, here's another: Set up a dual-boot system
http://windowshelp.microsoft.com/Windows/en-US/Help/00d076cd-6e10-42d6-a4ef-de55d9f4c0201033.mspx