Loopback adapter

I am running Windows XP and have SQL Server 2005 Enterprise Edition that I use for testing on my notebook. I want to install Oralce 11g on it as well and use VS 2005 as a front end programming. For me to install Oracle I need to install a loopback adapter. If I do this will it mess up SQL Server 2005 or will it not affect SQL Server 2005? Please advise

Hi,

Do you mean you want to install Microsoft Loopback Adapter on your Windows XP machine?

The Microsoft Loopback adapter is a testing tool for a virtual network environment where network access is not available. It will not affect the Microsoft SQLServer2005.

For more information on installation, see:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/839013/en-us

Thanks.