64 bit Windows 7 + 32 bit windows XP dual boot?
- by Mick
I have purchased an i7 based PC pre-installed with 64 bit windows 7 (home premium). Unfortunately some third party 32 bit software that I need to use is not working properly (see stackoverflow.com for details). I am now torn between the plan of installing windows XP 32 bit or making it dual boot. Which option do you think will give me the least problems? And if the answer is dual boot, then can you point me to a good guide for how to do it, preferably a guide specifically for my two OS's created in this order (i.e. 7x64 first).
EDIT: the performance of my 32bit programs is critical so am concerned about any kind of 32bit XP "emulation".