Dual boot -- Use XP or Me. How to do it?

[jrpatdlgs]

Hi all,

I need to run some legacy software that performs correctly under Windows Me but not under XP. Can someone point me to <step-by-step> instructions for reformating my HD and setting it up to boot either Me or XP on demand? XP would hopefully be the default.

Thanks for any help or suggestions!
John

 

[MSeng]

Microsoft provides a good starting point for setting up a Dual boot system.

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/pro/using/howto/gettingstarted/multiboot.asp

You can also find a detailed list of dual boot inmformation links in this archived thread at BroadbandReports.com

http://www.broadbandreports.com/forum/remark,1634079

 

[satrow]

Does it not run under XP's Compatibility mode?

Andy.

 

[smah]

jrpatdlgs, before you install another os, have you thoroghly investigated XP's compatibility mode? There are a few things that don't work right under xp, but most will. I would suggest/recommend a lot of things before I'd recommend re-installing Windows Me.

 

[allteltec]

What os is now runing on the system. You should be able to add a os without re formating.
If you are useing DOS programs that acc. hardware directly you will need to the ME or WIN98Se.
there are 3 pairty software that will resize and made a 2nd partistion for the new os.

 

[bcastner]

Let me suggest a solution that I would never have suggested previously: use the Microsft Virtual PC.

A free 45-day trial:

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/virtualpc/

I saw a product demonstration of this at the MVP Summit, and spent some time with the MS folks. I was concerned about older Clipper and Dbase applications; concerned about some seemingly intractible use of local printers; concerned about relatively newer applications and older ones using serial ports.

They convinced me that this is a better solution than a dual-boot one.

I really hope it works for you. And, yes, I asked specifcly about Windows ME apps.

Bill

 

[linney]

Bill,

Did they give you a free copy?

Or didn't you ask that one?

 

[bcastner]

linney,

Part of the "Universal" MSDN subscription.