Is it feasable to have WinXP 32bit and LM 18.2 Mate 64bit as a dual boot on the same Hard Drive with a 64bit capable computer?
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Mixed bit dual boot question
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Mixed bit dual boot question
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Re: Mixed bit dual boot question
Yes. Just make sure fast boot is off in the BIOS and, if your BIOS has an option for it, enable legacy boot.
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Re: Mixed bit dual boot question
Only if you need to run software that ticks ALL of the following 3 boxes:Is it feasable to have WinXP 32bit and LM 18.2 Mate 64bit as a dual boot
- program isn't available for linux
- program requires a 32-bit OS
- program can not be run on 32-bit Win7 or newer
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Re: Mixed bit dual boot question [SOLVED]
Great!
Thanks for the response!
Sincerely;
MB
Thanks for the response!
Sincerely;
MB