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    Duel boot WME & WXP suggestions & info sites

    I have wme only now , I want to install wxp. I have partation magic 6 and boot magic installed. I want to partation and install wxp and leave me, wife likes it. Suggestions on any sites for information or information here. Like, after I partation just boot to wxp cd and install or are their other steps to follow first? Thanks for input.

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    Microsoft KB: HOW TO: Create a Multiple-Boot System in Windows XP (Q306559)
    To create a multiple-boot system with Windows XP and ... Windows Me:
    1. Ensure that your hard disk is formatted with the correct file system.
    2. Install the multiple operating systems into separate volumes, in the following order: ... Windows Me, and then Windows XP.
    3. Do one of the following:
      • ...
      • If you want a dual-boot system with only ... Windows Me, install ... Windows Me, and then install Windows XP.
      Install each operating system according to the standard installation procedure.
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    The pdf documents included with Partition Magic have some good info about dual booting and there is also a wizard in PM which will help you set up 2 OS's.
    Where's the any key?
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    Just install ME in a partition, then install XP in another. The NT Boot loader will take care of the switching between the two.
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