Dell computer with XP Home & NTFS. Is it possible to create a FAT 32
partition and create a dual boot setup with 98/Me as a second OS? TIA.

You would have to start over from scratch since
you have NTFS.

How do I install Windows 98/Me after I've installed XP?
http://www.dougknox.com/xp/tips/xp_repair_9x.htm

The only way you can create, delete, resize or merge existing partitions,
and not harm your existing Windows installation, is to purchase and use
a third-party partitioning program such as Partition Magic 8.
http://www.powerquest.com/partitionmagic/pmdetails.cfm

The alternative is to perform a "clean install" of Windows XP:

How to Partition and Format a Hard Disk in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default...&Product=winxp

HOW TO: Create a Multiple-Boot System in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default...&Product=winxp

--
Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User

Be Smart! Protect your PC!
http://www.microsoft.com/security/protect/

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| Dell computer with XP Home & NTFS. Is it possible to create a FAT 32
| partition and create a dual boot setup with 98/Me as a second OS? TIA.

He doesn't necessarily have to start over, Carey. BootIt Next Generation, www.bootitng.com, is a full fledged boot and partition manager that will allow him to create and format a FAT32 partition, and then use the built in boot manager to choose between the OS to boot. The initial C drive can remain NTFS.

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Win 95/98/Me/XP Tweaks and Fixes
http://www.dougknox.com
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"Carey Frisch [MVP]" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message news:unvf$(E-Mail Removed)...
> You would have to start over from scratch since
> you have NTFS.
>
> How do I install Windows 98/Me after I've installed XP?
> http://www.dougknox.com/xp/tips/xp_repair_9x.htm
>
> The only way you can create, delete, resize or merge existing partitions,
> and not harm your existing Windows installation, is to purchase and use
> a third-party partitioning program such as Partition Magic 8.
> http://www.powerquest.com/partitionmagic/pmdetails.cfm
>
> The alternative is to perform a "clean install" of Windows XP:
>
> How to Partition and Format a Hard Disk in Windows XP
> http://support.microsoft.com/default...&Product=winxp
>
> HOW TO: Create a Multiple-Boot System in Windows XP
> http://support.microsoft.com/default...&Product=winxp
>
> --
> Carey Frisch
> Microsoft MVP
> Windows XP - Shell/User
>
> Be Smart! Protect your PC!
> http://www.microsoft.com/security/protect/
>
> -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
>
> "Sideshow Bob" <mergatroid@_nospam_.bigfoot.com> wrote in message:
> news:(E-Mail Removed)...
>
> | Dell computer with XP Home & NTFS. Is it possible to create a FAT 32
> | partition and create a dual boot setup with 98/Me as a second OS? TIA.
>

Thanks to you both for the advice.


"Doug Knox MS-MVP" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:%(E-Mail Removed)...
He doesn't necessarily have to start over, Carey. BootIt Next Generation,
www.bootitng.com, is a full fledged boot and partition manager that will
allow him to create and format a FAT32 partition, and then use the built in
boot manager to choose between the OS to boot. The initial C drive can
remain NTFS.

--
Doug Knox, MS-MVP Windows Media Center\Windows Powered Smart Display
Win 95/98/Me/XP Tweaks and Fixes
http://www.dougknox.com
--------------------------------
Per user Group Policy Restrictions for XP Home and XP Pro
http://www.dougknox.com/xp/utils/xp_securityconsole.htm
--------------------------------
Please reply only to the newsgroup so all may benefit.
Unsolicited e-mail is not answered.

"Carey Frisch [MVP]" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:unvf$(E-Mail Removed)...
> You would have to start over from scratch since
> you have NTFS.
>
> How do I install Windows 98/Me after I've installed XP?
> http://www.dougknox.com/xp/tips/xp_repair_9x.htm
>
> The only way you can create, delete, resize or merge existing partitions,
> and not harm your existing Windows installation, is to purchase and use
> a third-party partitioning program such as Partition Magic 8.
> http://www.powerquest.com/partitionmagic/pmdetails.cfm
>
> The alternative is to perform a "clean install" of Windows XP:
>
> How to Partition and Format a Hard Disk in Windows XP
>
http://support.microsoft.com/default...&Product=winxp
>
> HOW TO: Create a Multiple-Boot System in Windows XP
>
http://support.microsoft.com/default...&Product=winxp
>
> --
> Carey Frisch
> Microsoft MVP
> Windows XP - Shell/User
>
> Be Smart! Protect your PC!
> http://www.microsoft.com/security/protect/
>
> --------------------------------------------------------------------------
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>
> "Sideshow Bob" <mergatroid@_nospam_.bigfoot.com> wrote in message:
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>
> | Dell computer with XP Home & NTFS. Is it possible to create a FAT 32
> | partition and create a dual boot setup with 98/Me as a second OS? TIA.
>