Installing OS

"jane" wrote in message
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Hi all,,,,
I found out I can have XP cheap through college, it is a necessary
evil as college is teaching everything using xp so I need to familiarise
myself with it.

I need to know what sort of problems I might encounter if I choose
to put it on my Ddrive. As most here know, I have C, D ,& E drives;
I will format my D drive, but need to know exactly the procedure I should
follow directly after. I also dont wish to lose anything that is
already on my other two drives.
Is it true that when having two OS's, XP should go on last? (if this is
the case then its fine because I already have 98).

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/u...multiboot.mspx

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/u...e/meandxp.mspx

Hi all,,,,
I found out I can have XP cheap through college, it is a necessary
evil as college is teaching everything using xp so I need to familiarise
myself with it.

I need to know what sort of problems I might encounter if I choose
to put it on my Ddrive. As most here know, I have C, D ,& E drives;
I will format my D drive, but need to know exactly the procedure I should
follow directly after. I also dont wish to lose anything that is
already on my other two drives.
Is it true that when having two OS's, XP should go on last? (if this is
the case then its fine because I already have 98).
Here are some points I would like clarified too::;
1)What do I need to know about Dual-Booting.
2)Will I need to change any bios settings.
3)What sort of "preparation" should I do just prior to instal.
4)Can I feel safe knowing I will not get any Conflicts.
5)What minimum running process's should I leave during instal.
6)How will my AV be affected.
7)Do the two OS's know that each other are there, or will they both
just act as if they themselves are Primary.

There are probably many more questions I should ask, but at this stage
I am not even sure what those questions should be. I hope some of you
guys have already done this (of which I believe many have) so that with
your help I can do this trouble-free.

Oh, my Ddrive is 10gigabytes.
Some comp details a:
AMD processor 1.33gig
256SDRAM,
40gig HD (partitioned to C D & E.)


Thanks guys,

regards Jane

Hi hugh,
I appreciate the links, but I could have found those myself.
I was more interested in the things that Dont get told at those sites.
When I did my first Fdisk, it was a disaster following a sites info.
I was hoping that someone here who has done it could point out
any problems or situations that arose while they themselves did it;;;
sort of like the things they "would or wouldnt have done had they known", if
that makes sense.

Thanks for reply,

regards Jane
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/u...multiboot.mspx

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/u...e/meandxp.mspx

1. Nothing in particular. You will get a menu to choose the OS to boot.
2. Probably not. If you do, that's going to be a problem, as the W98
installation probably relies on the existing settings. But no changes will
be required unless you specifically need the machine to be different. For
instance, if you aren't using USB in W98 but you want it available for XP,
you may have to enable it in BIOS.
3. Make sure the hardware is capable of running XP, and that you have XP
drivers for all your devices. 256Mb is just sufficient to run XP, but it
won't be speedy.
4. If you know this, you can feel safe (how do you know this?)
5. I don't understand the question. The processes to run during the install
will be determined by the installation software. You won't get a choice.
6. It won't be affected at all when running W98. When running XP it won't be
affected because there won't be any until you install it.
7. Each OS will know the other is there, because they will each have access
to the same hard drives (assuming you keep drive D as FAT32). There is no
such thing as a 'primary' OS - there is only the OS that is currently
running.
--
Jeff Richards
MS MVP (Windows - Shell/User)
"jane" wrote in message
...
Hi all,,,,
I found out I can have XP cheap through college, it is a necessary
evil as college is teaching everything using xp so I need to familiarise
myself with it.

I need to know what sort of problems I might encounter if I choose
to put it on my Ddrive. As most here know, I have C, D ,& E drives;
I will format my D drive, but need to know exactly the procedure I should
follow directly after. I also dont wish to lose anything that is
already on my other two drives.
Is it true that when having two OS's, XP should go on last? (if this is
the case then its fine because I already have 98).
Here are some points I would like clarified too::;
1)What do I need to know about Dual-Booting.
2)Will I need to change any bios settings.
3)What sort of "preparation" should I do just prior to instal.
4)Can I feel safe knowing I will not get any Conflicts.
5)What minimum running process's should I leave during instal.
6)How will my AV be affected.
7)Do the two OS's know that each other are there, or will they both
just act as if they themselves are Primary.

There are probably many more questions I should ask, but at this stage
I am not even sure what those questions should be. I hope some of you
guys have already done this (of which I believe many have) so that with
your help I can do this trouble-free.

Oh, my Ddrive is 10gigabytes.
Some comp details a:
AMD processor 1.33gig
256SDRAM,
40gig HD (partitioned to C D & E.)

3. Make sure the hardware is capable of running XP, and that you have XP
drivers for all your devices. 256Mb is just sufficient to run XP, but it
won't be speedy.

Not looking for Speedy, just want to get to know the Interface.
What sort of Hardware are you refering to Jeff?
Shouldnt all and any Drivers be on the XP cd? Does the average
mum n' dad have to go searching for Drivers when they probably
dont even know what one is?

7. Each OS will know the other is there, because they will each have
access
to the same hard drives (assuming you keep drive D as FAT32). There is no
such thing as a 'primary' OS - there is only the OS that is currently
running.

Isnt it better to have XP with NTFS? Is this really an issue?
I only want XP for familiarisation purposes, I much prefer Win98.
Perhaps 6 months down the track I may put XP on in a fully funtional
manner, but for now I just dont want to be left behind at college
because I have to fumble my way around the OS.

Thanks heaps Jeff, its exactly this sort of interaction that I am looking
for, whether it be positive or negative regarding pro's and cons.

regards Jane

------------------------------
3)What sort of "preparation" should I do just prior to instal.

7)Do the two OS's know that each other are there, or will they both
just act as if they themselves are Primary.

Oh, my Ddrive is 10gigabytes.
Some comp details a:
AMD processor 1.33gig
256SDRAM,
40gig HD (partitioned to C D & E.)

Jeff,
I just realised I quoted something silly, it was in regard to
NTSF and FAT32.

So, in general, you are saying that it is perfectly fine for me to
put XP on my Win98 machine on a clean separate drive.
(hope so, because that is all I really want to hear.)
Is there any particular way you would do it. IE, after formatting
would you simply plonk the XP disk in and tell it to instal to the
drive you prepared?
Would you do it from Dos, or just go to your Rom and locate the
Setup files then point to where you want it to Setup.?
Is the Installation different to Win98;; like, are there any tips or hints
you would offer that you wished someone had of told you about in
the first instance?

thanks Jeff,

regards Jane

(if you sense Fear, it is only because I cant afford to mess this up if
I go ahead and do it; I'm really in a 'damned if you do, damned if
you dont' situation. Personally I'd rather not do it until I am more
proficient in all areas, but I wont get more proficient until I learn more
at college............ and THEY use xp.)

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/u...multiboot.mspx

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/u...e/meandxp.mspx


Hi again Hugh,,,
The information contained on the above links would have to be the most
un-informative pages I have ever read, I could learn more from a
donald duck comic.
Not saying this is anything to do with you hugh, I am just stating how
the title(s) of the said pages relay Nothing of use to a person who is
about to do what the pages state in their heading.

This is Exactly the Reason I brought my question(s) to people I trust
in this group, especially people who have been through what I am
contemplating.
Did you read those pages hugh,? especially the second link, of which
is the only one that relates to putting xp on a system that has 98 on it.
It is as if the writer of those pages deliberately held back all relevant
info,
it was pitiful to peruse.
Do you know of any links that can talk a person through the exact
"Procedure"
when doing an instal of xp on a machine running 98?

regards Jane

Perhaps you didn't notice that the first link is to an article with four
pages--navigation button is at bottom-right of the article. Hugh's
second link is to Page 4 of the first link. Hugh's suggestions, from
what I can tell, were mostly intended to answer your first question,
"What do I need to know about Dual-Booting?"

But really, it's simple to install a multi-boot system with Windows XP.
Just make sure there's sufficient empty space on your hard drive--say 8
GB. It doesn't even have to have a partition installed to the free
space, but if there is, make sure the partition is disposable--has
nothing you want to keep.

Then put in the XP CD and restart. Then follow directions. The only
thing you have to know besides that (and whether your system can handle
XP in the first place) is that the Win98 OS won't be able to see the
NTFS partition if that's what you use. XP will be able to see
*everything*, but so long as you don't mess with files on the WIN98
system partition while in XP, you're safe.

Yes, there are more complicated ways to multi-boot XP with WIN98,
including ways that hide both sides from each other, and that aren't
interdependent (if you get rid of the Windows 98 side using the standard
methods, since that's the boot partition, you'll need to repair XP
afterwards.) But they are more complicated and require 3rd-party apps
like BootIt NG.

--
Gary S. Terhune
MS MVP Shell/User
http://www.grystmill.com/articles/cleanboot.htm
http://www.grystmill.com/articles/security.htm

"jane" wrote in message
...

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/u...multiboot.mspx


http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/u...e/meandxp.mspx


Hi again Hugh,,,
The information contained on the above links would have to be the most
un-informative pages I have ever read, I could learn more from a
donald duck comic.
Not saying this is anything to do with you hugh, I am just stating how
the title(s) of the said pages relay Nothing of use to a person who is
about to do what the pages state in their heading.

This is Exactly the Reason I brought my question(s) to people I trust
in this group, especially people who have been through what I am
contemplating.
Did you read those pages hugh,? especially the second link, of which
is the only one that relates to putting xp on a system that has 98 on
it.
It is as if the writer of those pages deliberately held back all
relevant
info,
it was pitiful to peruse.
Do you know of any links that can talk a person through the exact
"Procedure"
when doing an instal of xp on a machine running 98?

regards Jane

"jane" wrote in message
...
3. Make sure the hardware is capable of running XP, and that you have XP
drivers for all your devices. 256Mb is just sufficient to run XP, but it
won't be speedy.

Not looking for Speedy, just want to get to know the Interface.
What sort of Hardware are you refering to Jeff?
Shouldnt all and any Drivers be on the XP cd? Does the average
mum n' dad have to go searching for Drivers when they probably
dont even know what one is?
You can't assume that drivers for all devices will be on the XP installation
CD. MS includes what they can, but it's not everything, and it might not be
the latest version. One useful option is to uninstall and remove
non-critical hardware addons, and add them back after the instal. One way to
confirm your hardware is compatible is to find the XP drivers for it - even
if you don't need them.

7. Each OS will know the other is there, because they will each have
access
to the same hard drives (assuming you keep drive D as FAT32). There is no
such thing as a 'primary' OS - there is only the OS that is currently
running.

Isnt it better to have XP with NTFS? Is this really an issue?
I only want XP for familiarisation purposes, I much prefer Win98.
Perhaps 6 months down the track I may put XP on in a fully funtional
manner, but for now I just dont want to be left behind at college
because I have to fumble my way around the OS.
NTFS will be best for XP, and some features you might cover at College (such
as quotas) will require it. But W98 will not be able to access a NTFS
partition, so your two systems will be 'different' in that respect. It
depends on the relative value of having a full-featured XP system vs one
that is more compatible with W98. As this is a learning exercise, I would go
with NTFS, despite the fact that turning it back into FAT32 when you
uninstall is slightly more complex.

Thanks heaps Jeff, its exactly this sort of interaction that I am looking
for, whether it be positive or negative regarding pro's and cons.

regards Jane

------------------------------
3)What sort of "preparation" should I do just prior to instal.

7)Do the two OS's know that each other are there, or will they both
just act as if they themselves are Primary.

Oh, my Ddrive is 10gigabytes.
Some comp details a:
AMD processor 1.33gig
256SDRAM,
40gig HD (partitioned to C D & E.)

The arrangement you are planning is a standard procedure for XP installation
and is fully supported in the XP installation options. For details of the
exact procedure you are best to ask in an X group (lurk in several, as gen
discussion is very crowded and there might be a better one) and is covered
in the on-line documentation, such as
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=306559
How To Create a Multiple-Boot System in Windows XP
http://www.aumha.org/win5/a/xpupgrad.htm
Upgrading to WINDOWS XP

Note the reference to the README.HTM file on your Windows XP CD-ROM and how
to access it - it will answer a lot of questions.
--
Jeff Richards
MS MVP (Windows - Shell/User)
"jane" wrote in message
...
Jeff,
I just realised I quoted something silly, it was in regard to
NTSF and FAT32.

So, in general, you are saying that it is perfectly fine for me to
put XP on my Win98 machine on a clean separate drive.
(hope so, because that is all I really want to hear.)
Is there any particular way you would do it. IE, after formatting
would you simply plonk the XP disk in and tell it to instal to the
drive you prepared?
Would you do it from Dos, or just go to your Rom and locate the
Setup files then point to where you want it to Setup.?
Is the Installation different to Win98;; like, are there any tips or hints
you would offer that you wished someone had of told you about in
the first instance?

thanks Jeff,

regards Jane