Re: dualboot win98

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From: Phil \(a.k.a. purplehaz\) (software_at_for.me)
Date: 04/13/04 

Date: Tue, 13 Apr 2004 14:51:45 -0400

Install win98 on first partition.
Boot to xp cd, follow on-screen instructions, install on second partition,
xp setup will setup the dual boot for you.

Robert Blackwell wrote:
> I wanted to dual boot with 98 and XP pro.
> I plan on starting with clean installations and only a small 2GB part
> for
> 98.
>
> How should I do this, install 98 first on 2gb c: or install it second
> on 2gb d:

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