Ummm, just a small Question

[michaelb15]

I have Windows XP, and I was wondering if I can have 2 operating systems on my computer?

I want to keep windows XP, but I also want to use windows 95 for some of the programs (I have few that arnt compatable with windows)

Thanks in advance

[ATI_7500]

yep,you can use two operating systems.

[michaelb15]

ok... How would I set that up without loosing any information on one or the other (please be spefic, never done this before) and how will I be able to swich from one to the other once I have them set up

[congo]

First, Win '95 is a poor choice as compatibility issues are almost certain. Win '98, 2000 or ME would be better.

You will have to back up anything you want to keep on CD Roms or another Hard disk.

Partition and format your current drive into at least 3 seperate partitions. C: D: and Safe: (I call my third partition Safe: and keep it as a "safe" drive that I keep my precious files on and never format it. C and D drive can be erased at a whim and I never lose my crucial data)

Load the oldest operating system on C: drive, Then update to Win XP using advanced options and select New Installation rather than Upgrade and install Win XP to D: drive (your second partition). The Boot Screen will then offer you a choice of which system to boot to.

Note: Erasing the OP Sys on C: drive may present real difficulty in getting XP to work again without reinstalling it back on D: as well.

The systems run entirely independent of one another and can access each other's data and programs, but, most programs will have to be installed on each system seperately in order to function properly due to them being registered.

A virus on one system may infect the files on the entire drive, despite the seperate partitions.

Partitioning can be done from a startup disk by typing fdisk at the DOS prompt, or by obtaining a suitable partitioning software package such as Partition Magic.

[michaelb15]

First, Win '95 is a poor choice as compatibility issues are almost certain. Win '98, 2000 or ME would be better.

You will have to back up anything you want to keep on CD Roms or another Hard disk.

Partition and format your current drive into at least 3 seperate partitions. C: D: and Safe: (I call my third partition Safe: and keep it as a "safe" drive that I keep my precious files on and never format it. C and D drive can be erased at a whim and I never lose my crucial data)

Load the oldest operating system on C: drive, Then update to Win XP using advanced options and select New Installation rather than Upgrade and install Win XP to D: drive (your second partition). The Boot Screen will then offer you a choice of which system to boot to.

Note: Erasing the OP Sys on C: drive may present real difficulty in getting XP to work again without reinstalling it back on D: as well.

The systems run entirely independent of one another and can access each other's data and programs, but, most programs will have to be installed on each system seperately in order to function properly due to them being registered.

A virus on one system may infect the files on the entire drive, despite the seperate partitions.

Partitioning can be done from a startup disk by typing fdisk at the DOS prompt, or by obtaining a suitable partitioning software package such as Partition Magic.

The reason I want to use win 95, is because I have already got the disc, and I have a couple of games on that OS that will not play on win XP (like Janes f-18, a hell of a good game that I spent about $100 Canadain on)

Oh, I only have 1 80 GB hard drive


Thanks

[congo]

I only have 1 80gig HD, but seven partitions are on it.

The Partition for Win 95 would be tiny, say 4gig max.

Win 95 doesnt like modern hardware much. You could try it but don't count on it though.

If you do obtain 98 or similar, go to at least 10gig for the C: partition.

Have you tried running the old games in compatibility mode on XP?

[michaelb15]

Have you tried running the old games in compatibility mode on XP?

I tried tht, but it always comes up, "compatabilty issue"

I knew it ran great on my windowss 95 on my olld computer, but now it doesn't run at all

[Iroquois]

Have you tried using the Program Compatability Wizard? It's a neat little tool that's in the Accessories folder in the start menu. It works for some games but not all, you'll just have to play arround.

[michaelb15]

Have you tried using the Program Compatability Wizard? It's a neat little tool that's in the Accessories folder in the start menu. It works for some games but not all, you'll just have to play arround.

Yup tried that too... I have the windows 95 on another computer, can I use a floppy and download it on to my new one (the disc wont work in this computer)

Thanks