> You cannot use a Dell Windows XP reinstallation CD
> with a Virtual PC. It will only install and activate on
> a Dell computer only. You would have to purchase
> a new "Full Version" of Windows XP to install on a
> Virtual PC.
>
> --
> Carey Frisch
> Microsoft MVP
> Windows - Shell/User
>
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> "Arne" <Arne[ at ]discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:7AFB125F-B738-4171-9C89-71EB507B7C3E[ at ]microsoft.com...
> Yes. That seems to be a real solution.
>
> Arne
>
> "Rick Rogers" wrote:
>
> > Hi,
> >
> > Under the EULA, an upgrade version uses up the license of the upgraded
> > operating system. Once you upgrade it, that license is no longer valid for
> > XP as it has become part of the Vista license.
> >
> > Now the simple fact is that technically what you propose should work,
> > however their may be a better way. If your Vista is Business, Ultimate, or
> > Enterprise, install Virtual PC into it, and then XP into a virtual machine.
> > You can then run SAS under it and other applications under Vista without
> > having to deal with the hassle of a dual boot.
> >
> > Virtual PC:
> >
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/products/winfamily/virtualpc/default.mspx> >
> > --
> > Best of Luck,
> >
> > Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP
> >
http://mvp.support.microsoft.com/> > Windows help - www.rickrogers.org
> > My thoughts
http://rick-mvp.blogspot.com> >
> > "Arne" <Arne[ at ]discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> > news:CA9EABE7-BDCC-49AD-BEDE-1D2AE4A82579[ at ]microsoft.com...
> > > SAS 9.13 is not compatible with Vista and SAS 9.20, which is compatible
> > > with
> > > Ultimate, is due for release in 2008.
> > >
> > > I have the Dell installation CD for XP media center 2005 and an academic
> > > update to Vista and academic Office Pro 2007.
> > >
> > > Can I install XP and upgrade to Vista on one partition and then install XP
> > > and SAS in another boot partition? And, can Office Pro 2007 be installed
> > > in
> > > both primary partitions? Office Pro has Access, which I am guessing is
> > > necessary to use the import functions in SAS.
> > >
> > > It is still one user on one computer. But, will it be possible to activate
> > > both OS?
> > >
> > > Arne
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>