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83679	2002-09-27 03:46:00	Hi all I have this query, I have just installed XP Pro onto my D:\ partition (Win2K on C:\) . Anyway, when running XP, I can't access MS Office or any other application currently installed under 2k, does not seem logical to have two of everything (applications) installed or am I missing something . ?:| Also under XP, when using Media Player it tells me there is no sound card (on board sound) do I need to reinstall motherboard drivers? Everything runs like a dream with 2K, I just could'nt help my self, XP was just sitting there begging me to install it . . . so I did . ;\ XP connects to the internet no problems and seems to running fine . This is all in the name of learning for me! Help me please! :_| A	Archibald (180)
83680	2002-09-27 04:02:00	When you boot under 2k, you are (naturally) running under the registry for 2k . It doesnt know about the apps loaded under XP, so you cannot use them . Therefore, yes you will need to load whatever apps and drivers you need under each OS, just as if one was windows and one was linux	godfather (25)
83681	2002-09-27 04:23:00	Hi Godfather Thanks for the reply So I have to install Office and other apps under XP, which means, I'll have two of every thing. A	Archibald (180)
83682	2002-09-27 04:33:00	Yes, the ones installed under 2k cannot be "recognised" by XP and vice versa . Data files created (docs etc) are readable across both, but not the Apps . Even if you had dual booting between 2 installations of the same version of Windows you would need to install for each, they are as separate as two individual computers .	godfather (25)
83683	2002-09-27 04:36:00	That's a good point. Personally, if you were to do a format, Install 2K and then XP Both on the same partition. Then, Install a prog first in 2K and then in XP, both in the same folder, right over each other. Saves on space, and that way, if the prog uses and INI file for settings, its the same in both OS's! That's my 2 cents worth anyways. Chilling_Silence	Chilling_Silence (9)
83684	2002-09-27 04:55:00	So 2K & XP can be installed onto the same partition with no probs. So what about Linux, this needs a partition all for its self or does it not (Mandrake 8.2). Sorry for the silly questions, but I need to learn! A	Archibald (180)
83685	2002-09-27 04:59:00	Whoa Chill, You CAN'T have Win2K and WinXp on the SAME partition. The second part of the advice can still stand. that is install e.g. MS Office under WinXP into the same directory structure it is installed under Win2K. It's the registry settings (among others) that is needed. (Toyota I'm gonna get flamed I can FEEL it) Babe.	Babe Ruth (416)
83686	2002-09-27 05:02:00	Chilling, you obviously have info not available to others? Can you share with us please?? Microsoft say: To configure a computer containing Windows 2000 and Windows XP, review the following guidelines: Install each operating system on a separate drive or disk partition . Install Windows XP after you have installed Windows 2000 . When you perform a new installation of Windows XP (as opposed to an upgrade), by default, the installation is placed on a partition on which no other operating system is located . You can specify a partition during Setup . Don’t install Windows XP on a compressed drive unless the drive was compressed with the NTFS file system compression feature . On any partition where you perform a new installation of Windows XP (as opposed to an upgrade), you will need to re-install any programs, such as word processing or e-mail software, after Setup is complete . Install the programs used by each operating system on the partition with that system . If you want your programs to run with multiple operating systems, you need to install separate copies of the programs in each of the operating system partitions . If the computer is on a Windows 2000 Server domain, each installation of Windows XP on that computer must have a different computer name .	godfather (25)
83687	2002-09-27 05:28:00	I was (Hoping) that it would be similar to 98 and 2K, which I have done successfuly withn the past few months. I've done the same on a friend PC too, They were doing software testing, but only had 4 Gigs, not enough for office on each. So, we put the two on the one partition. Fat32, coz 98 doesnt do NTFS. Why should it be different with XP, as long as the specified folders are diffrent for the doze installation. I have tried it personally, but have a friend who works for a sub-company of MS and says that it should work out... I dunno, I was say that, just in case you are low on HDD space (As happens) that that might be a viable option, if it works out. I've never had my hands on a Copy of XP, but use it frequently at work. I don't see why it shouldnt work, could it be because of the documents and settings folder??? If you were to boot from the same partition (As I've done with 98 and 2K) you can install office over the top of itself to get the registry keys in the first OS and then reinstalling puts the registry right in the second OS! All I know is that the install of office can be around 650 Megs, plus additional progs, re-installed each time. It all mounts up! Chilling_Silence Also, I know it says reinstallation of software on a different partition, but it works, with 98 and 2K, so why not with other OS's. I'd like to know of somebodyy who's tried it out... Cheers Chilling_Silence	Chilling_Silence (9)
83688	2002-09-27 05:30:00	Hey, If I'm wrong I'm wrong, but I dont see why not. Yet at least. *Zips up anti-heat suit* I'd like to know if it has been done, and if not, why not... Chilling_Silence	Chilling_Silence (9)
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