Dual Boot winxp/winxp?

Is it possible to dual boot win xp pro with win xp pro? I have tried several times without success. On each occasion of the failures I have received a message that a System 32 dll file is missing or corrupted (hal.dll or similiar name).

I have noted on this forum a possible solution i.e. remove the cables from my c: drive IDE controller and install wxp on the remaining drive which I feel may work.

If there is a simpler way to perform the winxp/winxp dual boot without getting to the innards of my machine I would very much appreciate hearing from anyone who has the answer.

Best wishes to all

 

Use PMagic, add a primary, hide u r present partition, make the new one active and install.......yu'll need the boot-magic also.