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Dual Boot for Windows ME and XP

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by natterjack

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My laptop was originally installed with Windows ME that came together with the machine. Is there any way that I can install both ME and XP for dual booting. Please help

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by joe

Just insert the WINXP cd in and when it loads yos tell it to install and you will have the option to do a fresh install. You choose that and it will install it with dual boot

by thechas

You're best bet would be to get a utility such as Partition Magic, and divide your drive into 2 partitions.
The existing partition for Me, and a new partition for XP.
Install XP, and when asked, answer yes for dual boot, and direct the XP installation to the new partition.
You will need to install any application software desired in the XP partition also.
If you want to be able to access the data in the XP partition from Me, you must use FAT32 for the file system on the XP partition.

Chas

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