Configuring MultiBoot for Two Existing Boot Drives

[Phillip Galey]

I have two hard disks, one with Windows Vista on the C partition and one
with Windows Me on the F partition. E is the DVD drive. I frequently have
to open my computer and switch the wires so I can boot off the Windows Me
drive because I have Microsoft Office 97 and an HP PSC 2355 all-in-one
printer and the latter two do not mix with Widows Vista. I cannot print
from Word 97 to the HP PSC 2355 on Windows Vista. Word just unloads from
memory and disappears from the screen. I also need to use my Windows Me
drive if I want to use my WinFax Pro software, as it's incompatible with
Windows Vista and Symmantec has gotten completely out of the fax software
business.

Therefore, I would like to set up a multiboot configuration. I was looking
in the help and all I could find was instructions on how to install Windows
Vista in a multiboot configuration. However, Windows Vista and Windows Me
are both already installed and active operating systems. I just want to
have the two come up as a choice on startup, rather than having to whip out
my toolbox every time I want to fax something.

QUESTION:
How do I place an existing Windows Vista Home Premium drive and an existing
Windows Me drive in a multiboot configuration? Thanks.

 

[TonySper]

I did this once by mistake and had to remove the dual boot. I found this in
the BOOT.INI file in the root folder of the C: drive. It may be hidden as
mine was and you have to unhide the system files to get at it. You can edit
this file with NOTEPAD. After you open it you will find a default boot and
then under [Operating Systems] you will only see one operating system. You
have to add your second one under that. I do not remember exactly how to do
it but help this gives you a start.
TonySper

 

[TonySper]

Phil,
I used Google and come up with this site. It shows just how to set up the
BOOT.INI file for your use.
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/289022
TonySper

 

[Phillip Galey]

Thanks.

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Phillip Galey

Phil,
I used Google and come up with this site. It shows just how to set up the
BOOT.INI file for your use.
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/289022
TonySper

 

[andy]

If your motherboard is of recent vintage, there probably is a function
key (typically F12) you can press when you turn on the computer that
will present a boot menu that allows you to boot from the second hard
disk.