Re: multiple boot OS install

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From: Simon Geary (simon_geary_at_hotmail.com)
Date: 01/13/05 

Date: Thu, 13 Jan 2005 23:15:27 -0000

Yes it is pretty easy to do this, you will be able to choose which OS to
load when the computer starts up. The trick is to ensure you have the
partitions set up correctly before installing the first copy of XP. Consider
also the use of Virtual PC or VMWare instead of using multi boot. I find
that much more convenient to use.

"nedjinski" <nedjinski@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:9826181A-D57B-47B4-8A21-D9AC9ABF9F89@microsoft.com...
> Is it posible to install multiple copies of XP on the same computer in
> different partitions that would be used separately one at a time? I want
> to
> build a multi purpose computer and not have all the programs on the same
> partition, etc.

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