Multiple OS Systems on same computer

[Guest]

I have XP pro on my computer and I would like to know if I can put Windows 98
2nd edition (upgrade version) on the same computer? The computer is a Dell
Inspiron 600M.

Thank you in advance for any assistence.

 

[Torgeir Bakken \(MVP\)]

I have XP pro on my computer and I would like to know if I can put Windows 98
2nd edition (upgrade version) on the same computer? The computer is a Dell
Inspiron 600M.

Thank you in advance for any assistence.

Hi

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


More links:

Multibooting with Windows XP
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/pro/using/howto/gettingstarted/multiboot.asp

How to Multiple Boot WinXP, Win2K, WinNT, Win95, Win98, WinMe,
and MSDOS
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=217210


Win2k, but relevant for WinXP as well:

Description of Supported Dual-Boot Configurations Between Windows 2000
and Other Windows-Based Operating Systems
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=289283

 

[R. C. White]

Hi, A.

Yes, but...

It's easy to add WinXP and create a dual-boot system with an older version
of Windows, but you want to add an OLDER version to an existing WinXP, and
that's not so easy. In other words, if Win98 were already installed, you
could add WinXP quite easily; WinXP Setup would detect Win98 and create the
dual-boot menu automatically.

However, there are several roadblocks you will have to get around to add
Win98 to your computer. One is that your Win98 is an upgrade edition; Win98
is a DOWNgrade from WinXP, and will not qualify for upgrade pricing. You
must either have something like a Win95 CD to install the Win98 upgrade, or
buy a full non-upgrade Win98 package. Another is that, if your PC came with
WinXP pre-installed, it probably is formatted NTFS; Win98 can't boot from
NTFS, so you will need to reformat at least the System Partition (probably
C.

For details of some of the problems involved, see MVP Doug Knox's web page:
How do I install Windows® 98/Me after I've installed XP?
http://www.dougknox.com/xp/tips/xp_repair_9x.htm

I'm not familiar with Dell model numbers, so there may be other obstacles,
but these two are big enough to halt your plan unless you are quite
determined. How much time and effort are you willing to invest?

RC

 

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

I would suggest trying Windows XP's Program Compatibility
Wizard with your Windows 98 applications. Otherwise, you're
likely faced with performing a "clean install" of Windows XP.

HOW TO: Use Windows Program Compatibility Mode in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;292533&Product=winxp

How to use the Program Compatibility Wizard in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;301911&Product=winxp

Multibooting with Windows XP: Introduction
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/setup/learnmore/multiboot.mspx

HOW TO: Create a Multiple-Boot System in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;306559&Product=winxp

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

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

Be Smart! Protect Your PC!
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/protect/default.aspx

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| I have XP pro on my computer and I would like to know if I can put Windows 98
| 2nd edition (upgrade version) on the same computer? The computer is a Dell
| Inspiron 600M.
|
| Thank you in advance for any assistence.

 

[Don MI]

I have XP pro on my computer and I would like to know if I can put Windows
98
2nd edition (upgrade version) on the same computer? The computer is a
Dell
Inspiron 600M.

Thank you in advance for any assistence.

Since you have Windows XP Professional, you may want to check the features
of the Microsoft Virtual PC.

Don

 

[Alex Nichol]

I have XP pro on my computer and I would like to know if I can put Windows 98
2nd edition (upgrade version) on the same computer? The computer is a Dell
Inspiron 600M.

If you have a separate FAT 32 partition, or can make one, you can do it,
using a Boot Manager like BootIT NG, from http://www.BootitNG.com ($35
shareware - 30 day full functional trial)

If the XP is already in a FAT 32 partition and you can make a second
one, then you can make the XP dual boot do the job - see
http://www.dougknox.com/xp/tips/xp_repair_9x.htm