Windows XP, 2000 Dual Boot

[Rusty289]

I was wondering if anyone knows of a way to install
Windows 2000 after Windows XP and use a dual boot. It is
recommended that the older OS be installed first, the
problem I have is the new laptop I just got doesn't have a
Windows XP cd with it. It only has the factory restore
discs, therefore I can't install Windows XP. I have to
start with the computer as is. When I install Windows 2000
on it now it messes up the XP installation.

Thanks in advance for any help.

 

[Dave Patrick]

Asked and answered in .general

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Regards,

Dave Patrick ....Please no email replies - reply in newsgroup.
Microsoft MVP [Windows NT/2000 Operating Systems]
Microsoft Certified Professional [Windows 2000]
http://www.microsoft.com/protect.


| I was wondering if anyone knows of a way to install
| Windows 2000 after Windows XP and use a dual boot. It is
| recommended that the older OS be installed first, the
| problem I have is the new laptop I just got doesn't have a
| Windows XP cd with it. It only has the factory restore
| discs, therefore I can't install Windows XP. I have to
| start with the computer as is. When I install Windows 2000
| on it now it messes up the XP installation.
|
| Thanks in advance for any help.

 

[Dave Patrick]

After the Windows 2000 install boot the Windows XP Cd-Rom and from the
recovery console run;
fixboot

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Regards,

Dave Patrick ....Please no email replies - reply in newsgroup.
Microsoft MVP [Windows NT/2000 Operating Systems]
Microsoft Certified Professional [Windows 2000]
http://www.microsoft.com/protect.


:
| I was wondering if anyone knows of a way to install
| Windows 2000 after Windows XP and use a dual boot. It is
| recommended that the older OS be installed first, the
| problem I have is the new laptop I just got doesn't have a
| Windows XP cd with it. It only has the factory restore
| discs, therefore I can't install Windows XP. I have to
| start with the computer as is. When I install Windows 2000
| on it now it messes up the XP installation.
|
| Thanks in advance for any help.