At the present time Windows 8 is under NDA and all your questions are to be placed with Microsoft per your agreement.
Hi There
Does any of you bright chaps know if you can install the pre release of windows 8 on the same hard drive on a separate partition with XP being the other op on the hard drive.
I see a lot of people did this with XP to windows 7 but i'm not so sure if it can be done from XP to Win 8. I can't seem to find the answer.
I have checked that my hardware is more than capable of running win 8 but would like your expert opinion.
Many Thanks to all who try to answer this question.
Kindest Regards Tony.

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