Windows XP/Win2000 server dual boot problems [Archive]

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Trip59

9-22-03, 06:16 PM

What is the trick to dual booting a manufacturers (compaq) version of Win XP and a retail version of 2000 server. Every install with XP installed first (has to be) has resulted in screwed up boot files.

Any suggestions?

B&T

9-22-03, 06:20 PM

I think you need to install 2000 first. The general rule is oldest first - I think. At least that is what I had to do with a WinME and W2K machine.

satis

9-22-03, 11:48 PM

yea, that's the way you're supposed to do it. Sounds like Trip can't do that, though. Restore disk or something? Anyway, you could look into a 3rd party boot manager or something.

Trip59

9-22-03, 11:55 PM

if it were two retail versions it wouldn't be too bad.

Anyone have a favorite boot manager then?

(XP SUX)

(jj)

9-23-03, 03:12 AM

I've used System Commander (http://www.v-com.com/product/sc7_ind.html) in the past and at that time it was one of the best ones available.

I'm sure there are many more available today that are equal or possibly better.