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Ok guys I need instructions on how to dual boot W2k & XP

#1 pr-man

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Posted 02 November 2002 - 08:19 AM

#2 adamvjackson

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Posted 02 November 2002 - 08:52 AM

Install Windows 2000, then install XP in a different folder or partition. The built-in boot loader will set up a boot menu automagically for you.

#3 pr-man

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Posted 02 November 2002 - 09:03 AM

what like c:\windows2 ?

would having on same drive and partition cause problems?

#4 adamvjackson

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Posted 02 November 2002 - 10:26 AM

C:\Windows2 or whatever is fine... You can install to the same drive, but I would recommend against it, as there could be some file location problems when programs are installed, etc.

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Posted 04 November 2002 - 08:18 AM

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C:\Windows2 or whatever is fine... You can install to the same drive, but I would recommend against it, as there could be some file location problems when programs are installed, etc.

I agree, use two partitions and the installation will do the rest for you!!! Very easy!!! 8)

#6 dr suds

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Posted 12 November 2002 - 04:50 PM

I'll back that up.. split partitions! Partition magic will assist you on this if you don't know how to use fdisk. Also it maybe better than fdisk if you are planning to keep your current OS instead of doing the whole thing clean.