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Installing second Windows xp

Discussion in 'Windows XP' started by Alex Kransky, 2003/10/31.

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  1. 2003/10/31
    Alex Kransky

    Alex Kransky Inactive Thread Starter

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    I'm thinking of installing another XP (in a different language) on my computer.Will my computer have any problems with displaying a choice of two OS to choose from at start up or the XP boot manager will be able to take care of it properly? Just don't want to have a major headache.Thank you.
     
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    sorinso

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    No problem in that.
    Just be certain to install the second OS in another partition than the first one. During the setup, DON'T choose the Repair option, but install a new OS.
    After you finish the installation, you'll get amenu at boot, that will ask you which OS to boot. At first will be tricky, because both lines are identical. I suggest you edit the Boot.ini file from C and change the lines into something that will have significance for you.
    If you need help with the editing, here's the link of the article from Microsoft: http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;289022 .
    I used this trick at the office, to build myself a test platform for new applications, and it worked perfect.
    Good luck.
     

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  4. 2003/11/01
    Alex Kransky

    Alex Kransky Inactive Thread Starter

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    Thanx a lot mate!
    Got a free minute today and give it a go.
    Best of luck,Al.
     
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