multiple OS on same pc

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I am about to purchase Windows XP from my computer but I
would like to keep my Windows 98 on the same computer
instead of buying a whole new system.
 
How to Multiple Boot Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows NT,
Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, and MS-DOS
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;Q217210

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Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User

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| I am about to purchase Windows XP from my computer but I
| would like to keep my Windows 98 on the same computer
| instead of buying a whole new system.
 
It's not too difficult to setup multiple MS OS's on one pc
without third-party tools.

However, it is MUCH easier with a tool like Boot Magic
from Powerquest. I would also get Partition Magic from
them also, it allows you to re-partition a drive without
losing data.
 
mike said:
I am about to purchase Windows XP from my computer but I
would like to keep my Windows 98 on the same computer
instead of buying a whole new system.
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Unless you have a second hard drive or partition with at least 2 gigs [8 to
10 suggested] of free space, you will need third party partitioning software
to keep the current configuration.
If you do have the required space available, start install from Windows 98
and select new install when prompted. You can then select the location and
XP will setup a dual boot with 98 and XP. If you want to access the data on
the XP drive or partition from Win 98, leave the file format fat 32.
Click on or copy and paste the link below into your web browser address box
if accessing the newsgroups from the web based newsgroups.
BootIT NG from Terabyte has a full function 30 day trial.
http://www.terabyteunlimited.com/
PartitionMagic from PowerQuest
http://www.powerquest.com/
 
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