Need dual-boot tutorials

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I have two computers that need to have both Win98SE and WinXP Pro
installed. One computer already has Win98SE and I would like to
dual-boot it with WinP Pro . The other computer already has WinXP Pro
on it and I would like to dual-boot it with Win98SE. Are there any
easy to understand tutorials around to assist me with the process?

I would like both computers to have a common FAT32 area to store data
files for access to both operating systems. I need some details on
setting up new partions for each computer, and details on allowing
each OS to share data files with the other. Any help on these issues
appreciated. Thanks in advance.
 
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

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

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Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User

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| I have two computers that need to have both Win98SE and WinXP Pro
| installed. One computer already has Win98SE and I would like to
| dual-boot it with WinP Pro . The other computer already has WinXP Pro
| on it and I would like to dual-boot it with Win98SE. Are there any
| easy to understand tutorials around to assist me with the process?
|
| I would like both computers to have a common FAT32 area to store data
| files for access to both operating systems. I need some details on
| setting up new partions for each computer, and details on allowing
| each OS to share data files with the other. Any help on these issues
| appreciated. Thanks in advance.
 
M.L. said:
I have two computers that need to have both Win98SE and WinXP Pro
installed. One computer already has Win98SE and I would like to
dual-boot it with WinP Pro . The other computer already has WinXP Pro
on it and I would like to dual-boot it with Win98SE. Are there any
easy to understand tutorials around to assist me with the process?

I would like both computers to have a common FAT32 area to store data
files for access to both operating systems. I need some details on
setting up new partions for each computer, and details on allowing
each OS to share data files with the other. Any help on these issues
appreciated. Thanks in advance.
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Some additional links:

Partition planning: http://www.aumha.org/a/parts.htm

Partitioning utility: http://www.bootitng.com

Add Windows 98 or Me to installed XP:
http://www.dougknox.com/xp/tips/xp_repair_9x.htm

With the Windows 98 system, once you have an available partition to
install Windows XP onto you just need to boot from the Windows XP
installation CD and tell it to install into the correct partition.

Good luck


Ron Martell Duncan B.C. Canada
--
Microsoft MVP
On-Line Help Computer Service
http://onlinehelp.bc.ca

"The reason computer chips are so small is computers don't eat much."
 
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

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

Thanks for your prompt response. I've bookmarked your post so I can
study the links later. I really appreciate the info.
 
Some additional links:

Partition planning: http://www.aumha.org/a/parts.htm

Partitioning utility: http://www.bootitng.com

Add Windows 98 or Me to installed XP:
http://www.dougknox.com/xp/tips/xp_repair_9x.htm

With the Windows 98 system, once you have an available partition to
install Windows XP onto you just need to boot from the Windows XP
installation CD and tell it to install into the correct partition.

Good luck


Ron Martell Duncan B.C. Canada
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Thanks Ron, it looks like I have some work to do. You guys make it
sound so easy. But in practice...:-)
 
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