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Machine 2
Windows XP · Vista · 7 · 8
A quad-boot setup spanning the golden era of Windows NT. This guide covers installing four versions of Windows side by side on a single machine, managed by the Windows boot loader. Ideal for software testing, retro gaming, or simply experiencing the evolution of Windows.
Vi
Windows Vista Ultimate
Second install — gets its own partition alongside XP
W7
Windows 7 Ultimate
Third install — widely considered the best NT release
W8
Windows 8.1 Professional
Fourth and final install — the newest OS in the chain
XP
Windows XP Professional
Install first — oldest OS goes on the primary partition
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CPU:
Core 2 Duo / Quad
RAM:
2–8 GB DDR2/DDR3
HDD:
160–500 GB SATA
GPU:
GeForce 7/8/9 Series
Media:
DVD-ROM
Operating System and Additional Programs
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