Re: How do I replace 98 with XP in a 2000/98 dual-boot setup.

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"greypound" <jefft38@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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I have a dual boot setup with Win2000Pro on D and Win 98SE on C. D is a
separate 30Gb drive, C is a partition on an 80Gb drive.
I wish to replace 98 with XP Home but I know that 2000 had to be
installed after 98 to avoid overwriting the 2000 boot sector and the
2000 startup files.

Would using XP Upgrade software simply replace 98 and maintain the
dual-boot capability?
Is it simpler to format C and install a full version of XP? Could I
then restore the dual boot 2000/XP?

I do not wish to lose any of the info or programs on drive D, nor risk
damaging the data on the other partitions on the 80Gb drive. I can
make images of partitions if necessary (or prudent).

I have searched google groups to attempt to identify possible problems
but could not find the 98/XP swap scenario.


This is quite simple. Since Win2000 is on drive D:, there is no
danger of it getting damaged.

Rather than upgrading your Win98 installation to WinXP, I strongly
recommend that you do a fresh installation of WinXP. You will get
a far more reliable and robust system!

Here is what you should do:
1. Back up your important files - just in case something goes wrong.
Don't forget your EMail files . . .
2. Copy the hidden file c:\boot.ini to D:\.
3. Boot the machine with your WinXP CD.
4. When prompted, select C:\Windows as the destination, and
allow drive C: to be formatted.
5. When WinXP is up and running, do this:
- Click Start / Run / cmd {OK}.
- Type these commands:
notepad c:\boot.ini
notepad d:\boot.ini
6. Copy the Win2000 line from d:\boot.ini to c:\boot.ini.
Save C:\boot.ini.
This will restore your dual boot capability.


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