I have Microsoft's Visual C++ 6.0 installed on my computer.
My computer uses Windows XP Professional service pack 2.

I have a copy of Borlands C++5 installation disk (and associated manual) but I haven't installed it. This is because
someone once told me that two C++ compilers couldn't be
installed on the same hard drive. ( I think that that person said that the reason for this was because the CPU wouldn't
really know which compiler to go to.)

Probably, a way around this is to partition my hard drive with
something like Partition Magic, or similar type software. But
I believe this is prone to 'crashes' - not because of the
software, but because I'm not really computer literate. I would probably do something wrong and crash the computer.

Is there a way that I can install Borland's compiler on the same hard drive that I have already installed Microsoft's
compiler?

Another source has told me that it is only a matter of making the
'appropriate call to the compiler'. But my abilities are limited to
basic programs. Some aid along these lines would be appreciated.

Hi wax,

Welcome to the GIDForums™.

There is no problem in installing two compilers in an operating system.
I think somebody misinformed you.

Infact i have 4 compilers in my Windows Xp SP2:
1. Microsoft Visual C++
2. Borland 5.5
3. TurboC++ 3
4. MinGW Dev C++

I never had any problems with installing and using them.

So, just install the borland compiler and inform us by compiling/running a simple program..
You might find this link useful:

Installing Borland Compiler

Best Regards,
Paramesh.

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Thanks for the quick response. I think I'll install Borland in a day
or so, and try a simple program. I'm confident it will work, since I
never had a problem with Microsofts software. Thanks for your
interest. I'll post back after I try a simple program.

Ammm ... I'll keep it to myself ...

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