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scavengertype · 02-09-2004, 08:24 AM

Here's what I want to do:

I want a dual boot setup with XP and 98. I will use XP 98% of the time, but I also want 98 so I can run Pro Tools Free. I would like XP to run as if the 98 partition wasn't even there, I would possibly even hide the drive in XP.

I know this: 98 MUST be on the first partition (FAT32), or C:.
I can install XP on the 2nd partition(NTFS), but it's boot sector will be on the 1st partition with 98.

Here's why a regular dual boot sucks: Everytime I install a program to XP, it's going to default install to the C: drive, which is the 98 drive. Not only is it annoying to have to change the drive letter everytime, but programs that autoinstall will install on the C drive. My main reason for reinstalling is that I had a partitioned drive before (OS on one partition, apps and files on the other---don't ask) and it caused my soundcard (Audigy2) drivers and software to get fouled up when they installed---I think some went on one drive, and some on the other, and my soundcard utilities and software never have worked right.

I have tried Partition Magic 8 and Boot Magic, couldn't figure it out with them, either.

Is there a way to trick the system, so when it boots to XP it doesn't even see the other partition, and vice versa?? Or do I have another option?

Thanks.

02-09-2004, 08:24 AM	#1 (permalink)
scavengertype Tilted	Looking for help regarding an XP/98 dual boot configuration Here's what I want to do: I want a dual boot setup with XP and 98. I will use XP 98% of the time, but I also want 98 so I can run Pro Tools Free. I would like XP to run as if the 98 partition wasn't even there, I would possibly even hide the drive in XP. I know this: 98 MUST be on the first partition (FAT32), or C:. I can install XP on the 2nd partition(NTFS), but it's boot sector will be on the 1st partition with 98. Here's why a regular dual boot sucks: Everytime I install a program to XP, it's going to default install to the C: drive, which is the 98 drive. Not only is it annoying to have to change the drive letter everytime, but programs that autoinstall will install on the C drive. My main reason for reinstalling is that I had a partitioned drive before (OS on one partition, apps and files on the other---don't ask) and it caused my soundcard (Audigy2) drivers and software to get fouled up when they installed---I think some went on one drive, and some on the other, and my soundcard utilities and software never have worked right. I have tried Partition Magic 8 and Boot Magic, couldn't figure it out with them, either. Is there a way to trick the system, so when it boots to XP it doesn't even see the other partition, and vice versa?? Or do I have another option? Thanks.