Dual boot Sata and IDE

[Axiarus]

I have a SATA drive with Windows Server 2008 installed. I have a extra hard IDE hard drive with XP Pro installed on it. How would I go about dual booting the two? Also the specs in my sig are not correct anymore.

 

[tw0rld]

You are gonna need an IDE to SATA converter http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=3481275&CatId=84. I am guessing that you have a motherboard with sata connections. Also you will need a power adapter http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16812123119

You are also going to have reinstall your Xp Pro, therefore I think it would be better to get a new SATA HDD. Considering the cost and upgradability. This might save you more in the long run, but the decision is yours of course

 

[Axiarus]

yeah

Nah it has one ide port. so i just format and reinstall pro?

 

[kimsland]

Yes, but instead of "formatting", remove the Partition

Microsoft's Windows XP Professional Repair Install step by step (* Including Delete Partition)
http://www.windowsxpprofessional.windowsreinstall.com/sp2sp3installxpcdoldhdd/indexfullpage.htm

* Warning deleting the Partition will remove all User data and Windows system files

 

[Axiarus]

so will this ask me if i want to dual boot?

 

[kimsland]

Here's Dual Boot with XP and Vista (I understand you want Server 2008)
Hopefully it should help you. Basically XP comes first.

http://apcmag.com/how_to_dual_boot_vista_and_xp_with_vista_installed_first__the_stepbystep_guide.htm

 

[tw0rld]

To Dual Boot XP with either Vista or Server 08 make sure that Xp is the first OS loaded.

 

[kimsland]

Basically XP comes first.

Thanks tw0rld

 

[tw0rld]

No Prob.:grinthumb

 

[Axiarus]

so i have to UNINSTALL 2008?

nvm thank you!

 

[tw0rld]

No! You will need to run a startup repair of Server 08 in order to get a boot loader menu.