Re: Partitions, Image for Dos
From: Ed H (w.whatkey_at_comcast.net)
Date: 07/12/04
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Date: Mon, 12 Jul 2004 10:47:44 -0400
Okay, I'm going to try XOSL, I didn't want to install Boot Magic again
mostly because of having to put it at the beginning of the disk. One
question though if I may, actually more than one, does it work okay that I
remove the"folder" in regedit that says 'Mounteddevices' not just the keys?
Is it okay to shut down, run IFD, after I delete? I figured the registry
repairs itself during start up not shut down, I haven't had any luck with
PHYlock in order to run IMW.
Thanks again,
Ed
"I'm Dan" <dgREMOVE-THIS1261@cs.com> wrote in message
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> No, clearing the MountedDevices key will not affect PM. All it does is
> force XP to regenerate fresh drive letters upon next reboot.
>
> I don't use PM from within XP, so can't say what PM's limitations are. PM
> is really a DOS program with a Windows launcher wrapped around it to
appease
> the masses, so I'm not surprised it doesn't work smoothly, especially on
XP,
> especially on NTFS, and in a multiboot environment in which partitions are
> hidden. I suppose you might try uninstalling/reinstalling PM, but I
simply
> don't recommend running PM from within Windows. It works great from DOS,
> which is the way I think it should be used. It seems so intuitively
obvious
> to me that running a partition management tool is best done when you are
not
> booted into one of the partitions. After all, you don't move a doormat
> while you're standing on it. Yes, I know others will tell you
> "such-and-such program can do it", but so what? The Air Force can refuel
> planes in flight, too, but it's a whole lot safer, easier, and less prone
to
> catastrophy to refuel on the ground with the engines shut off. The issue
is
> whether there is a point to the added risk and complexity. The Air Force
> may have a need to refuel inflight, but there's no compelling reason why
any
> partition manager needs to run from within Windows.
>
> I also use pqboot only from a DOS boot, but if it works from a Windows
> command prompt, that should be okay. If you're going to be switching
> infrequently, this should be adequate. If you are going to be switching
> back and forth frequently, though, you'll find it easier to install a
decent
> boot manager such as XOSL, as Pegasus mentioned earlier. You won't
install
> it on a Windows partition - give it its own tiny partition and both
Windows
> partitions can be kept pristine and fully independent. XOSL can even be
> installed in a logical (extended) partition at the end of the disk, so you
> don't have to upset your existing XP installations (other than to carve
out
> a tiny bit from the back of the disk for an XOSL partition).
>
> "Ed H" <w.whatkey@comcast.net> wrote:
> > Checked everything out, only one glitch, PM still displays that error
> > and won't open, pqboot in dos through windows displays it's error but
> > does work. Tried to delete the reg. key again and reboot but that did
> > not do it, hum.
> >
> > "Ed H" <w.whatkey@comcast.net> wrote:
> > > Wow! Smooth as silk! You just saved me hoouurrss of work.
> > > Thanks for your clear and dedicated effort.
>
>
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