D.Currie,
I want to install a "lean" version of XP onto a separate hard drive for
video editing. I already have XP installed on my C drive. Am I going to run
into "C" "D" drive path issues with this kind of dual boot scenario?
My install will go something like this:
1. boot from the XP CD
2. Select the new hard drive for the new XP installation
3. Install the new XP
Afterwards I expect to see a dual boot menu in which I can edit the names of
the two XP choices in the boot.ini file.
Is the above a correct synopsis of what I should expect?
Thanks,
Bill Kellum


"D.Currie" wrote:

>
> "Tony" <tdale@xtra.co.nz> wrote in message
> newsjDPe.6107$iM2.596943@news.xtra.co.nz...
> > Hi all,
> >
> > Are there any "watchout fors" with running two XP OS's on a single PC?
> >
> > I currently run XP.
> > And also 98SE that is barebones for games and sims. NO AV, minimal
> > startup.
> >
> > I wnat to run a Games/Sims XP which is also minmal other processes,
> > services ,etc.
> >
> > However, when I peek at optimisation sites for hints and tips, look at The
> > Ultimate Troubleshooter to decide what to stop/disbale, etc, and also try
> > FSAutostart (FlightSim based proggie that allows processes./servuces to be
> > stoped or stopped and restarted afterwards,)it all seems to hard.
> >
> > Not too hard to do, but to hard to manage options as I install new
> > software, etc.
> >
> > I'd prefer a lean XP for sims and games, and also recording from T Out to
> > my DVD Recorder.
> >
> > How Do I go about installing a 2nd XP?
> >
> > Cheers and thanks to all who read and add their input.
> >
> > Tony
> >
>
> You'll need to install the new version on a separate partition, or a
> separate drives. Hard drives being as cheap as they are, a second drive is a
> good idea, IMO.
>
> Then, just install Windows as normal. It should recognize there is an
> existing OS, and recognize the empty space. Just make sure you install it
> where you want it, and if all goes well, it will also install a boot menu
> where you can choose which OS to boot to, the default OS, etc. Then, if it
> makes better sense to you, you can rename things in the boot menu so the
> choice is obvious. So, instead of calling them both Windows XP, you can name
> one "Games" and the other "Business" or whatever makes most sense to you.
>
> As far as licensing, some folks will tell you that having the same OS
> installed twice on the same computer is "illegal" while others will argue
> that it's a backup OS and acceptable. I don't get involved in that argument;
> I own more licenses than I do computers or installs, but it's not my job to
> peek in your window to see what you're doing. Technically, however, because
> the hardware hash is essentially the same the activation will proceed as
> though you just formatted your original drive and reinstalled.
>
>
>