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by rmdecal

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I have a PC currently running under Windows 98SE. I'd like to upgrade my OS to Windows XP however, some of its programs and applications may not run under XP environment and I've just heard of this dual boot feature of Windows XP which allow the user to choose between 2 OS upon start up. Can you give me the detailed procedures how to get this done? If there's a need to partition the hard drive, can I use Partition Magic Utility? Thanks....

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by thechas

There is a utility to check out your hardware and software for XP compatibility posted at www.pcpitstop.com

That would be a good place to start.
I suggest that your system have at least 2 times the minimum system requirements for XP.

Yes, youshould have at least 2 partitions for a dual boot setup.
IF you have a lot of free hard drive space, you can use Partition Magic to re-partition your drive.
I personally recommend that you have 2 physical hard drives. That will make things easier should you decide to go with just XP in the future.

To set up a dual-boot system, you boot into Windows 98, and insert the XP CD.

Follow the options and prompts to setup a dual boot system with XP installed onto it's specific drive.

You willneed to perform a separate installation of any software you wish to use in XP.

Chas

by dmiles

Dual Boot is easy to setup with Partition Magic,you will need to divide of the drive space and then partition the volume to load the operating system
See the following
306559 - HOW TO: Create a Multiple-Boot System in Windows XP

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