Hmm...crap...& I know better
yeah I used recovery console...has both choices there...login to xp then
used "FIXBOOT"
it said it was successful however, it still needs cd to boot normally
Gnarly
Not to be gruff or unkind, but the best software sometimes
can't account for or overcome "user stupidity."
not to insult. We've all done "bone head stuff." It's part
of the learning curve.
(For instance, I'm not going to say why, but I just figured
out why I can't load Service Pack 2 successfully! It crashes
every time. "User Error")
When you install XP (or any Microsoft OS for that matter),
the Microsoft OS really likes to take over your whole
system.
The only way to run 2 OSs is to run them on SEPARATE
partitions.
As it is now, with 2 OSs on one partition, Windows managed
to "install' -- sort of-- but it ain't gonna run!
You need to reinsert your XP disk in the CD drive, reboot,
make sure it boots to the CD Drive, and to a clean install.
Meaning to start with a format.
You'll actually want to DELETE your partition, THEN format
and install XP.
If you actually want 2000 and XP BOTH on the same computer,
there is a way (I BELIEVE-- I know I've successfully loaded
and run both 98 and XP Pro on mine),
get back to me/us.
YOu basically have to install two separate partitions, one
for each OS.
Hope that helps. At least XP makes it VERY easy to install
the system.
You can go from partitioning to a running OS and a "Desktop"
in some 30 minutes to an hour depending on the size of your
hard drive.
And-- for goodness sake-- be sure you're backed up!
Good luck!
Tallahassee
But I think I misread Talles