RE:Changing boot up info(Newbie)

[rluka]

Hi all

I would like to install 2 operating systems on my laptop using the WinXP MCE 2005 disc that came with it. I created the second partition but the problem that Im having is this: My windowsxp disc will only install onto the first partition ©. How can I go about changing it so that it runs like a regular WinXP install disc which will give me the option of choosing which partition it will install into? I also have a small repair partition (D) installed on my laptop. Can I also change that?

This will be my very first time using this great little program so I would really appreciatte your help.

Thanks..Ron L (rluka)

[rluka]

Hi

Since no one is responding, does this mean that it cant be done?

Thanks..Ron L

[jaclaz]

I think you are getting this wrong, nlite should be run with "standard" XP CD, it is possible that your particular CD is not a "standard" OEM one, but rather a "modified" OEM one.

Knowing make / model of your laptop might help, however you should look here:

http://www.msfn.org/board/index.php?showtopic=75761

It is possible that your disc is not really an XP install disc, but rather a "Recovery CD", in that case you need to rebuild a CD, in this thread on the 911CD forum there are some related useful links:

http://www.911cd.net/forums//index.php?showtopic=16381

jaclaz

Edited October 19, 2006 by jaclaz

[Ponch]

Playing with partitions is always risky, so remotely advising someone to do it is tricky. What does it say when you try to install on the other partition ? Normally you should be able to do it unless it is not big enough. Also you want to "change" you D:, to what ?

What I usually do is set an other partition active and install XP after that. That way, it install on the new C, there is no mixing of the 2 systems and I install a boot manager myself or change the active partition and can reboot in the first system.