windows 98

You can do this, however it would be much simpler for you to get an old PC to play around with than to risk corrupting your stable setup. You are really asking for trouble, but here it goes.

You'll need to get a third-party utility like system commander that will manage your boot record for you. Microsoft says that you can install two instances of the same OS on the same partition as long as they are in different directories, but I strongly advise you not to do this.

Use separate partitions if you take this route. That way, your common files directories won't overlap. Keep in mind that you will have to install all applications on each partition in order for them to not overlap between the two OS’s.

Also, FAT 16, FAT 32, or a combination will work since you're using Win 98. You will be able to access data files on either partition.

Still consider investing in an old cheap computer for playing around. I just think you are setting yourself up for more work than necessary.

Good Luck

Boot the system using a 98' startup diskette and choose with CD-ROM support.

Goto to the c: directory.

Rename the existing windows directory to whatever name you want (Usually Winold).

Install 98'into the new windows directory.

Once the installation is done you have two copies of 98' on your system.

To change from one to the other just rename the windows directory being used and then rename the other to windows, then restart the system.

The only annoying part is going into command prompt to change the names.

Good Luck!

get an old hard drive and install windows 98 on it. every time you want to play around unhook the ide cable from your hard drive and connect it to the old hard drive so you can play around. My computer never has a case on it so this isn't that big of a deal and alot earier.

hope this helps