Re: NTFS on base computer, Fat 32 on client
From: Alex Nichol (alexn.mvpdts_at_ntlworld.delete.com)
Date: 02/01/04
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Date: Sun, 01 Feb 2004 16:25:03 +0000
Tom wrote:
>I'm finally ready to install Windows XP on the old 98SE
>computer in the home network, but my son loves those DOS
>games so I'm planning a dual boot 98SE/XP installation. I
>guess that means using FAT32for the XP installation on the
>old computer. Does this compromise my ability to access
>files (Word, Excel, etc.) on the new computer which uses XP
>NTFS and is the base computer for my home network if I log
>in from the old computer in XP FAT32 mode?
It doesn't. But if you are setting up a dual boot system on the other
machine, you will need to divide it into two partitions anyway. You
should shrink the Win98 to leave free space and then run the XP CD from
the 98, taking New INstall and pointing the place to install to be in
that unallocated space, making a new partition - which can be NTFS if
desired. You will have to hit ESC when it asks where to put the system,
so as to be able to get away from it trying to put it on top of the 98
(*not* good news). This will set up a dual boot that starts off in the
Win98 FAT 32 partition, then if you choose XP passes the buck there
(which will probably see itself as letter D: don't worry about that).
To shrink the 98 partition you will need third party software -
Partition Magic or BootIT NG, from http://www.BootitNG.com ($35
shareware - 30 day full functional trial)
Files in NTFS and FAT 32 are no different, and can be passed to and fro
over a network. Or XP will be able to see and use both partitions at
choice. Think of it as like two offices - one with old fashioned Box
files on shelves; the other with suspended folders in cabinets. You can
transfer letters from one to the other. But 98 does not know how to
open a drawer. . .
-- Alex Nichol MS MVP (Windows Technologies) Bournemouth, U.K. Alexn@mvps.D8E8L.org (remove the D8 bit)
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