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chluu   03-10-2002 at 04:03:25 AM

Hello:

Can anyone tell me how to set up a dual boot machine with Windows XP and Windows 98. I find that I have better compatibility with older games with Windows 98 than with Windows XP Professional. Could someone tell me how I can install both OS's on the same hard drive? Also is it possible to load IBM or MS DOS simultaneously as well?

Thanks,
Claude Luu

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Anonymous   03-10-2002 at 04:08:17 AM
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I have a dual boot going on with my abit kt7a raid system now. Just partition the hard drive and insert your XP installation disk. It will let you format with NTFS (if desired) and then install XP on the blank part of the drive.

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Toejam31   03-10-2002 at 05:01:40 AM
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<A HREF="http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/pro/using/howto/gettingstarted/multiboot.asp" target="_new">Multibooting with Windows XP</A>

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Anonymous   03-29-2002 at 06:41:38 PM
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Don't try to install Win98 and WinXP on the same partition. Totally wipe your hard drive, and re-partition it with 2 partitions.
eg. on a 20GB drive
PARTITION 1: 5GB for Win98
PARTITION 2: 15GB for WinXP
These are my own opinions for partition sizes. I mainly use XP, 98 is only for my son to mess with.

Use a Win98 boot disk and install Win98 on the first partition.
When the installation is complete, boot into Win98, then insert the WinXP CD. Choose the advanced installation procedure, and it will give you the chance to choose the partition you wish to install to. **make sure you choose the second partition**

XP should now do its business and install hassle-free.
When it is installed, you should get a menu on boot to select between Win98 and WinXP.

The above worked for me, but it should work for you.
Hope that helps...


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