Multi booting/dual

[runescape]

i have windows xp professional sp2 and i have also have windows xp professional sp3 on disk and i read on sites that you cannot install two of the same type so can i install windows sp3 on my second hard drive so i can multi boot or will it replace the
sp2? also i have 2 hard drives ,my local {c:} and another one called data {d:}and sometimes i just save stuff on my d: when my c: has got alot stuff; also if i do install sp3, when i go to my computer i have c: and d: but if i install sp3 (if i do) on d: will i stilll be able to see c: and d: like normal

if its hard to understand reply here with a question and i will answer it if its anything to do with this.
thank you

a quick summarise---------

is it possible to mulit boot with windows xp pro sp2 and windows xp pro sp3?

btw i have 2 hard drives so i wont install on the same volume

 

[kimsland]

is it possible to mulit boot with windows xp pro sp2 and windows xp pro sp3?

Yes

And then you need a BootManager

 

[runescape]

whats a boot manager?

Yes

And then you need a BootManager

ive never heard of 1 before and where do i get 1?do i buy it or download it?

 

[kimsland]

You are going to think that I'm stirring you up, by I have to go !
So don't take that the wrong way (please)

Anyway, just install Xp in a new folder (or drive)
And the boot.ini file will automatically set up the boot config file

 

[Kijana]

You are going to think that I'm stirring you up, by I have to go !
So don't take that the wrong way (please)

Anyway, just install Xp in a new folder (or drive)
And the boot.ini file will automatically set up the boot config file

Start the installation of XP normally, but instead of upgrade, choose new installation, make sure you dont overwrite/replace the existing c:\windows folder,so you have to choose another installation folder, i.e. d:\windows. Setup will continue to install in drive d: and the boot.ini file will be configured automatically.

 

[runescape]

where do i get a boot manager?

You are going to think that I'm stirring you up, by I have to go !
So don't take that the wrong way (please)

Anyway, just install Xp in a new folder (or drive)
And the boot.ini file will automatically set up the boot config file

where do i get a boot manager??? and what is it??

 

[kimsland]

The file "Boot.ini" will be automatically created if you install Windows in another folder
When you boot up, you can then select the Operating System that you want to start with (that's basically the "boot manage" (although there are 3rd party ones too)

 

[runescape]

is it alright to go on ahead...

The file "Boot.ini" will be automatically created if you install Windows in another folder
When you boot up, you can then select the Operating System that you want to start with (that's basically the "boot manage" (although there are 3rd party ones too)

so is that it and then il be able to 'multi boot' , are you sure its safe?
will my computer crash or anything what about the RAM and anti virus softwares?
and also how the hell can i boot with 2 windows xp professional will it say ; when i start up


boot screen...

WINDOWS XP PROFESSIONAL
WINDOWS XP PROFESSIONAL
WINDOWS XP HOME EDITION(if i did have it)

 

[kimsland]

Yes, basically it will say:

[boot loader]
timeout=30
default=multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(1)\WINDOWS
[operating systems]
multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(1)\WINDOWS="Microsoft Windows XP Professional" /fastdetect
multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(2)partition(1)\WINDOWS="Microsoft Windows XP Professional" /fastdetect

Depending upon where you install it (Folder; or Drive; or another Partition)

are you sure its safe?

Yes

will my computer crash or anything what about the RAM and anti virus softwares?

Ram will be using the same amount of resource as right now
Antivirus will need to be installed again
Crash: Well you need to load all your drivers (Sound Video etc)
And you will need to update MS security Updates
Just like a normal Windows install

 

[runescape]

thanks

Yes, basically it will say:


Depending upon where you install it (Folder; or Drive; or another Partition)


Yes


Ram will be using the same amount of resource as right now
Antivirus will need to be installed again
Crash: Well you need to load all your drivers (Sound Video etc)
And you will need to update MS security Updates
Just like a normal Windows install

your the only 1 who answered all my questions and helped me, you have to be the best mod here.

 

[kimsland]

Lol

Someone just said how crappy I was at here: https://www.techspot.com/vb/showthread.php?t=109612&goto=newpost

So thank-you, that helps