multiple OS on a computer.
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What is the prefered way to have either 2 different install of the same OS (Xp) on the same computer (don't aks why) ? I want to be able to switch between 2 configurations of Xp at boot time. Do I still need a boot loader (lilo, partitionmagic, ... ) ? Thanks,
Maximilien Lincourt For success one must aquire one's self
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What is the prefered way to have either 2 different install of the same OS (Xp) on the same computer (don't aks why) ? I want to be able to switch between 2 configurations of Xp at boot time. Do I still need a boot loader (lilo, partitionmagic, ... ) ? Thanks,
Maximilien Lincourt For success one must aquire one's self
Check out VMWare. http://www.vmware.com/[^] Another option is Partition Magic http://www.powerquest.com/[^] --
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What is the prefered way to have either 2 different install of the same OS (Xp) on the same computer (don't aks why) ? I want to be able to switch between 2 configurations of Xp at boot time. Do I still need a boot loader (lilo, partitionmagic, ... ) ? Thanks,
Maximilien Lincourt For success one must aquire one's self
Make two partitions, install XP once into each one. The startup menu will then let you choose which one to boot to. --Mike-- "So where does that leave us? Well, it leaves us right back where we started, only more confused than before." -- Matt Gullett Ericahist | Homepage | RightClick-Encrypt | 1ClickPicGrabber
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What is the prefered way to have either 2 different install of the same OS (Xp) on the same computer (don't aks why) ? I want to be able to switch between 2 configurations of Xp at boot time. Do I still need a boot loader (lilo, partitionmagic, ... ) ? Thanks,
Maximilien Lincourt For success one must aquire one's self
Or you could just install another copy on the same partiton with different WINDOWS directory and it will be added automatically to the boot.ini. I have XP, 2000 Pro and 2000 Advanced Server running on that configuration. :) Regards, Venet. Donec eris felix, multos numerabis amicos.
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Or you could just install another copy on the same partiton with different WINDOWS directory and it will be added automatically to the boot.ini. I have XP, 2000 Pro and 2000 Advanced Server running on that configuration. :) Regards, Venet. Donec eris felix, multos numerabis amicos.
The problem with this is that the 'Program Files' folders get confused between the two versions. It is best to install therm on different partitions. This will however require that you install your apps on both partitions.
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The problem with this is that the 'Program Files' folders get confused between the two versions. It is best to install therm on different partitions. This will however require that you install your apps on both partitions.
Paul Watson wrote: "At the end of the day it is what you produce that counts, not how many doctorates you have on the wall." George Carlin wrote: "Don't sweat the petty things, and don't pet the sweaty things." Jörgen Sigvardsson wrote: If the physicists find a universal theory describing the laws of universe, I'm sure the asshole constant will be an integral part of that theory.
Ray Cassick wrote: The problem with this is that the 'Program Files' folders get confused between the two versions. Well, that really depends on the way application has been programmed. If all the configuration settings are stored in the registry, it shouldn't be a problem (I have one copy of office for my 2k Pro and XP), however if any of the applications use other means of storing configuration data (such as .ini files) then application won't work. Ray Cassick wrote: Jörgen Sigvardsson wrote: If the physicists find a universal theory describing the laws of universe, I'm sure the asshole constant will be an integral part of that theory. :laugh::laugh: Regards, Venet. Donec eris felix, multos numerabis amicos.