Guest James Posted May 23, 2008 Posted May 23, 2008 Hello, I have 2 separate WD 80GB hard drives, each partitioned once installed in my PC. Both have Windows98 SE installed. Can I have a menu come up on starting up my PC to pick which drive I want to boot to? If I can do this, which file do I have to update and what do I write? The first drive is C & the second drive is D. Thank you!
Guest Gary S. Terhune Posted May 23, 2008 Posted May 23, 2008 Re: Dual Boot 2 sperate hard drives, both running Windows98 SE What you want is a dual-boot manager, and none is included in Windows 98. You need to use a third-party tool like BootIt NG. http://www.bootitng.com $30 last I looked. -- Gary S. Terhune MS-MVP Shell/User http://www.grystmill.com "James" <flyerfanno1@hotmail.com> wrote in message news:072FCF93-CE74-4C79-B348-5F3CA28DDEF0@microsoft.com... > Hello, > > I have 2 separate WD 80GB hard drives, each partitioned once installed in > my PC. Both have Windows98 SE installed. Can I have a menu come up on > starting up my PC to pick which drive I want to boot to? If I can do this, > which file do I have to update and what do I write? The first drive is C & > the second drive is D. > > Thank you!
Guest James Posted May 23, 2008 Posted May 23, 2008 Re: Dual Boot 2 sperate hard drives, both running Windows98 SE Hi Gary, Thank you for replying to my question. Doesn't Windows 98 have a file that can be updated like in XP? I know in XP you just add a line in the boot.ini file. Does windows 98 have a file like that? I hate to spend $30 for software just to be able to dual boot win98. Especially since I am permanently disabled and living on disability income. Thanks, James "Gary S. Terhune" <none> wrote in message news:OLPe92PvIHA.4492@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl... > What you want is a dual-boot manager, and none is included in Windows 98. > You need to use a third-party tool like BootIt NG. http://www.bootitng.com $30 > last I looked. > > -- > Gary S. Terhune > MS-MVP Shell/User > http://www.grystmill.com > > "James" <flyerfanno1@hotmail.com> wrote in message > news:072FCF93-CE74-4C79-B348-5F3CA28DDEF0@microsoft.com... >> Hello, >> >> I have 2 separate WD 80GB hard drives, each partitioned once installed in >> my PC. Both have Windows98 SE installed. Can I have a menu come up on >> starting up my PC to pick which drive I want to boot to? If I can do >> this, which file do I have to update and what do I write? The first drive >> is C & the second drive is D. >> >> Thank you! >
Guest Gary S. Terhune Posted May 23, 2008 Posted May 23, 2008 Re: Dual Boot 2 sperate hard drives, both running Windows98 SE No, Windows 98 does not have a boot manager -- in other words, no it doesn't have any of those files. I don't know of any free boot manager that I can recommend. I'm sure there are some out there, but I'm not familiar with them. Partition Magic is another popular app, but it costs even more than BING. Just make sure you have located a good, responsive support forum for whatever boot manager you decide to use, BEFORE you actually install it. -- Gary S. Terhune MS-MVP Shell/User http://www.grystmill.com "James" <flyerfanno1@hotmail.com> wrote in message news:e5Ykt9PvIHA.2068@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl... > Hi Gary, > > Thank you for replying to my question. Doesn't Windows 98 have a file that > can be updated like in XP? I know in XP you just add a line in the > boot.ini file. Does windows 98 have a file like that? I hate to spend $30 > for software just to be able to dual boot win98. Especially since I am > permanently disabled and living on disability income. > > Thanks, > James > > > "Gary S. Terhune" <none> wrote in message > news:OLPe92PvIHA.4492@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl... >> What you want is a dual-boot manager, and none is included in Windows 98. >> You need to use a third-party tool like BootIt NG. http://www.bootitng.com $30 >> last I looked. >> >> -- >> Gary S. Terhune >> MS-MVP Shell/User >> http://www.grystmill.com >> >> "James" <flyerfanno1@hotmail.com> wrote in message >> news:072FCF93-CE74-4C79-B348-5F3CA28DDEF0@microsoft.com... >>> Hello, >>> >>> I have 2 separate WD 80GB hard drives, each partitioned once installed >>> in my PC. Both have Windows98 SE installed. Can I have a menu come up on >>> starting up my PC to pick which drive I want to boot to? If I can do >>> this, which file do I have to update and what do I write? The first >>> drive is C & the second drive is D. >>> >>> Thank you! >> >
Guest James Posted May 23, 2008 Posted May 23, 2008 Re: Dual Boot 2 sperate hard drives, both running Windows98 SE Hi Gary, Thank you! I will probably go with the boot manager you recommend or won't even bother with the dual boot. You are a great help! Thanks again, James "Gary S. Terhune" <none> wrote in message news:%236bfrEQvIHA.5580@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl... > No, Windows 98 does not have a boot manager -- in other words, no it > doesn't have any of those files. I don't know of any free boot manager > that I can recommend. I'm sure there are some out there, but I'm not > familiar with them. Partition Magic is another popular app, but it costs > even more than BING. Just make sure you have located a good, responsive > support forum for whatever boot manager you decide to use, BEFORE you > actually install it. > > -- > Gary S. Terhune > MS-MVP Shell/User > http://www.grystmill.com > > "James" <flyerfanno1@hotmail.com> wrote in message > news:e5Ykt9PvIHA.2068@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl... >> Hi Gary, >> >> Thank you for replying to my question. Doesn't Windows 98 have a file >> that can be updated like in XP? I know in XP you just add a line in the >> boot.ini file. Does windows 98 have a file like that? I hate to spend $30 >> for software just to be able to dual boot win98. Especially since I am >> permanently disabled and living on disability income. >> >> Thanks, >> James >> >> >> "Gary S. Terhune" <none> wrote in message >> news:OLPe92PvIHA.4492@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl... >>> What you want is a dual-boot manager, and none is included in Windows >>> 98. You need to use a third-party tool like BootIt NG. http://www.bootitng.com >>> $30 last I looked. >>> >>> -- >>> Gary S. Terhune >>> MS-MVP Shell/User >>> http://www.grystmill.com >>> >>> "James" <flyerfanno1@hotmail.com> wrote in message >>> news:072FCF93-CE74-4C79-B348-5F3CA28DDEF0@microsoft.com... >>>> Hello, >>>> >>>> I have 2 separate WD 80GB hard drives, each partitioned once installed >>>> in my PC. Both have Windows98 SE installed. Can I have a menu come up >>>> on starting up my PC to pick which drive I want to boot to? If I can do >>>> this, which file do I have to update and what do I write? The first >>>> drive is C & the second drive is D. >>>> >>>> Thank you! >>> >> >
Guest Gary S. Terhune Posted May 23, 2008 Posted May 23, 2008 Re: Dual Boot 2 sperate hard drives, both running Windows98 SE You can try it for thirty days without paying. -- Gary S. Terhune MS-MVP Shell/User http://www.grystmill.com "James" <flyerfanno1@hotmail.com> wrote in message news:%23V43GJQvIHA.2360@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl... > Hi Gary, > > Thank you! I will probably go with the boot manager you recommend or won't > even bother with the dual boot. You are a great help! > > Thanks again, > James > > > "Gary S. Terhune" <none> wrote in message > news:%236bfrEQvIHA.5580@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl... >> No, Windows 98 does not have a boot manager -- in other words, no it >> doesn't have any of those files. I don't know of any free boot manager >> that I can recommend. I'm sure there are some out there, but I'm not >> familiar with them. Partition Magic is another popular app, but it costs >> even more than BING. Just make sure you have located a good, responsive >> support forum for whatever boot manager you decide to use, BEFORE you >> actually install it. >> >> -- >> Gary S. Terhune >> MS-MVP Shell/User >> http://www.grystmill.com >> >> "James" <flyerfanno1@hotmail.com> wrote in message >> news:e5Ykt9PvIHA.2068@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl... >>> Hi Gary, >>> >>> Thank you for replying to my question. Doesn't Windows 98 have a file >>> that can be updated like in XP? I know in XP you just add a line in the >>> boot.ini file. Does windows 98 have a file like that? I hate to spend >>> $30 for software just to be able to dual boot win98. Especially since I >>> am permanently disabled and living on disability income. >>> >>> Thanks, >>> James >>> >>> >>> "Gary S. Terhune" <none> wrote in message >>> news:OLPe92PvIHA.4492@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl... >>>> What you want is a dual-boot manager, and none is included in Windows >>>> 98. You need to use a third-party tool like BootIt NG. http://www.bootitng.com >>>> $30 last I looked. >>>> >>>> -- >>>> Gary S. Terhune >>>> MS-MVP Shell/User >>>> http://www.grystmill.com >>>> >>>> "James" <flyerfanno1@hotmail.com> wrote in message >>>> news:072FCF93-CE74-4C79-B348-5F3CA28DDEF0@microsoft.com... >>>>> Hello, >>>>> >>>>> I have 2 separate WD 80GB hard drives, each partitioned once installed >>>>> in my PC. Both have Windows98 SE installed. Can I have a menu come up >>>>> on starting up my PC to pick which drive I want to boot to? If I can >>>>> do this, which file do I have to update and what do I write? The first >>>>> drive is C & the second drive is D. >>>>> >>>>> Thank you! >>>> >>> >> >
Guest philo Posted May 23, 2008 Posted May 23, 2008 Re: Dual Boot 2 sperate hard drives, both running Windows98 SE "James" <flyerfanno1@hotmail.com> wrote in message news:072FCF93-CE74-4C79-B348-5F3CA28DDEF0@microsoft.com... > Hello, > > I have 2 separate WD 80GB hard drives, each partitioned once installed in > my PC. Both have Windows98 SE installed. Can I have a menu come up on > starting up my PC to pick which drive I want to boot to? If I can do this, > which file do I have to update and what do I write? The first drive is C & > the second drive is D. > > Thank you! > free boot manager http://www.softpedia.com/get/System/Boot-Manager-Disk/GAG-d.shtml
Guest Gary S. Terhune Posted May 23, 2008 Posted May 23, 2008 Re: Dual Boot 2 sperate hard drives, both running Windows98 SE I saw that when I Googled. Have you used it? It looks stable, but apparently has only one person for support. Is it something you'd recommend? Is it something you'd recommend to someone who has two existing Windows installations to protect and obviously doesn't know the first thing about partitions, dual-booting, etc.? -- Gary S. Terhune MS-MVP Shell/User http://www.grystmill.com "philo" <philo@privacy.net> wrote in message news:8fudnRDA1pj8kKrVnZ2dnUVZ_j-dnZ2d@ntd.net... > > "James" <flyerfanno1@hotmail.com> wrote in message > news:072FCF93-CE74-4C79-B348-5F3CA28DDEF0@microsoft.com... >> Hello, >> >> I have 2 separate WD 80GB hard drives, each partitioned once installed >> in >> my PC. Both have Windows98 SE installed. Can I have a menu come up on >> starting up my PC to pick which drive I want to boot to? If I can do >> this, >> which file do I have to update and what do I write? The first drive is C >> & >> the second drive is D. >> >> Thank you! >> > > free boot manager > > http://www.softpedia.com/get/System/Boot-Manager-Disk/GAG-d.shtml > >
Guest Gary S. Terhune Posted May 23, 2008 Posted May 23, 2008 Re: Dual Boot 2 sperate hard drives, both running Windows98 SE Should have added that I can give you a quick set of instructions that will get you all set up properly. There are some steps you should take in your situation that aren't obvious to a newbie. -- Gary S. Terhune MS-MVP Shell/User http://www.grystmill.com "Gary S. Terhune" <none> wrote in message news:eMwRRMQvIHA.1328@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl... > You can try it for thirty days without paying. > > -- > Gary S. Terhune > MS-MVP Shell/User > http://www.grystmill.com > > "James" <flyerfanno1@hotmail.com> wrote in message > news:%23V43GJQvIHA.2360@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl... >> Hi Gary, >> >> Thank you! I will probably go with the boot manager you recommend or >> won't even bother with the dual boot. You are a great help! >> >> Thanks again, >> James >> >> >> "Gary S. Terhune" <none> wrote in message >> news:%236bfrEQvIHA.5580@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl... >>> No, Windows 98 does not have a boot manager -- in other words, no it >>> doesn't have any of those files. I don't know of any free boot manager >>> that I can recommend. I'm sure there are some out there, but I'm not >>> familiar with them. Partition Magic is another popular app, but it costs >>> even more than BING. Just make sure you have located a good, responsive >>> support forum for whatever boot manager you decide to use, BEFORE you >>> actually install it. >>> >>> -- >>> Gary S. Terhune >>> MS-MVP Shell/User >>> http://www.grystmill.com >>> >>> "James" <flyerfanno1@hotmail.com> wrote in message >>> news:e5Ykt9PvIHA.2068@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl... >>>> Hi Gary, >>>> >>>> Thank you for replying to my question. Doesn't Windows 98 have a file >>>> that can be updated like in XP? I know in XP you just add a line in the >>>> boot.ini file. Does windows 98 have a file like that? I hate to spend >>>> $30 for software just to be able to dual boot win98. Especially since I >>>> am permanently disabled and living on disability income. >>>> >>>> Thanks, >>>> James >>>> >>>> >>>> "Gary S. Terhune" <none> wrote in message >>>> news:OLPe92PvIHA.4492@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl... >>>>> What you want is a dual-boot manager, and none is included in Windows >>>>> 98. You need to use a third-party tool like BootIt NG. >>>>> http://www.bootitng.com $30 last I looked. >>>>> >>>>> -- >>>>> Gary S. Terhune >>>>> MS-MVP Shell/User >>>>> http://www.grystmill.com >>>>> >>>>> "James" <flyerfanno1@hotmail.com> wrote in message >>>>> news:072FCF93-CE74-4C79-B348-5F3CA28DDEF0@microsoft.com... >>>>>> Hello, >>>>>> >>>>>> I have 2 separate WD 80GB hard drives, each partitioned once >>>>>> installed in my PC. Both have Windows98 SE installed. Can I have a >>>>>> menu come up on starting up my PC to pick which drive I want to boot >>>>>> to? If I can do this, which file do I have to update and what do I >>>>>> write? The first drive is C & the second drive is D. >>>>>> >>>>>> Thank you! >>>>> >>>> >>> >> >
Guest James Posted May 23, 2008 Posted May 23, 2008 Re: Dual Boot 2 sperate hard drives, both running Windows98 SE Hi Gary, I would deeply appreciate anything you could tell me that would help me make dual booting win98 easier. I seen your other posting to Philo. LOL I know something about partitioning. I knew each of the 2 drives on this win98 computer only have one partition each. I removed a partition from my Desktop computer that had the Operating Recovery files on it. I also set my desktop PC up with 2 hard drives dual booting Windows XP & Vista. Of course Vista did all the work on that for me. I am one of those people that know enough to be very dangerous, but not enough to be helpful. LOL Thanks again, James "Gary S. Terhune" <none> wrote in message news:OufkNlQvIHA.516@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl... > Should have added that I can give you a quick set of instructions that > will get you all set up properly. There are some steps you should take in > your situation that aren't obvious to a newbie. > > -- > Gary S. Terhune > MS-MVP Shell/User > http://www.grystmill.com > > "Gary S. Terhune" <none> wrote in message > news:eMwRRMQvIHA.1328@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl... >> You can try it for thirty days without paying. >> >> -- >> Gary S. Terhune >> MS-MVP Shell/User >> http://www.grystmill.com >> >> "James" <flyerfanno1@hotmail.com> wrote in message >> news:%23V43GJQvIHA.2360@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl... >>> Hi Gary, >>> >>> Thank you! I will probably go with the boot manager you recommend or >>> won't even bother with the dual boot. You are a great help! >>> >>> Thanks again, >>> James >>> >>> >>> "Gary S. Terhune" <none> wrote in message >>> news:%236bfrEQvIHA.5580@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl... >>>> No, Windows 98 does not have a boot manager -- in other words, no it >>>> doesn't have any of those files. I don't know of any free boot manager >>>> that I can recommend. I'm sure there are some out there, but I'm not >>>> familiar with them. Partition Magic is another popular app, but it >>>> costs even more than BING. Just make sure you have located a good, >>>> responsive support forum for whatever boot manager you decide to use, >>>> BEFORE you actually install it. >>>> >>>> -- >>>> Gary S. Terhune >>>> MS-MVP Shell/User >>>> http://www.grystmill.com >>>> >>>> "James" <flyerfanno1@hotmail.com> wrote in message >>>> news:e5Ykt9PvIHA.2068@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl... >>>>> Hi Gary, >>>>> >>>>> Thank you for replying to my question. Doesn't Windows 98 have a file >>>>> that can be updated like in XP? I know in XP you just add a line in >>>>> the boot.ini file. Does windows 98 have a file like that? I hate to >>>>> spend $30 for software just to be able to dual boot win98. Especially >>>>> since I am permanently disabled and living on disability income. >>>>> >>>>> Thanks, >>>>> James >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> "Gary S. Terhune" <none> wrote in message >>>>> news:OLPe92PvIHA.4492@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl... >>>>>> What you want is a dual-boot manager, and none is included in Windows >>>>>> 98. You need to use a third-party tool like BootIt NG. >>>>>> http://www.bootitng.com $30 last I looked. >>>>>> >>>>>> -- >>>>>> Gary S. Terhune >>>>>> MS-MVP Shell/User >>>>>> http://www.grystmill.com >>>>>> >>>>>> "James" <flyerfanno1@hotmail.com> wrote in message >>>>>> news:072FCF93-CE74-4C79-B348-5F3CA28DDEF0@microsoft.com... >>>>>>> Hello, >>>>>>> >>>>>>> I have 2 separate WD 80GB hard drives, each partitioned once >>>>>>> installed in my PC. Both have Windows98 SE installed. Can I have a >>>>>>> menu come up on starting up my PC to pick which drive I want to boot >>>>>>> to? If I can do this, which file do I have to update and what do I >>>>>>> write? The first drive is C & the second drive is D. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Thank you! >>>>>> >>>>> >>>> >>> >> >
Guest dadiOH Posted May 23, 2008 Posted May 23, 2008 Re: Dual Boot 2 sperate hard drives, both running Windows98 SE James wrote: > Hi Gary, > > Thank you for replying to my question. Doesn't Windows 98 have a file > that can be updated like in XP? I know in XP you just add a line in > the boot.ini file. Does windows 98 have a file like that? No. An alternative to a boot manager is to change the drive boot order in your BIOS whenever you want to switch drives. What are you trying to accomplish by having Win98 separately installed on different drives? -- dadiOH ____________________________ dadiOH's dandies v3.06... ....a help file of info about MP3s, recording from LP/cassette and tips & tricks on this and that. Get it at http://mysite.verizon.net/xico
Guest Gary S. Terhune Posted May 23, 2008 Posted May 23, 2008 Re: Dual Boot 2 sperate hard drives, both running Windows98 SE Download the ZIP file and unpack it into a new folder. Run BOOTITNG.EXE to make a bootable floppy or CD for installation. Boot to the new disc, but when you get the prompt to install, Cancel that prompt. That will drop you into Maintenance Mode where you can click on Partition Work. You want to go in and make a tiny partition just for the boot manager. That way if you later need to reformat that main partition, you'll still have your boot manager. To do this, use Resize to shrink the existing partition by 32 MB. Then restart the system and proceed to install it. Let BING choose the installation partition when asked where to install to. It will make it's own in the free space you created. Once it's installed and you've rebooted, etc., then you can go back and resize the main partition again to reclaim what's still empty, since BING will only use ~8MB. After that, you want to consider things like whether to hide the two systems from each other, learn to use the boot menu, etc. But it sets you up with some easy defaults to use until you've had time to read up, or ask further questions here or in the BING forum. -- Gary S. Terhune MS-MVP Shell/User http://www.grystmill.com "James" <flyerfanno1@hotmail.com> wrote in message news:8B2B13C4-27F9-4B18-AD81-7C7FE545F2BE@microsoft.com... > Hi Gary, > > I would deeply appreciate anything you could tell me that would help me > make dual booting win98 easier. > > I seen your other posting to Philo. LOL I know something about > partitioning. I knew each of the 2 drives on this win98 computer only have > one partition each. I removed a partition from my Desktop computer that > had the Operating Recovery files on it. I also set my desktop PC up with 2 > hard drives dual booting Windows XP & Vista. Of course Vista did all the > work on that for me. > > I am one of those people that know enough to be very dangerous, but not > enough to be helpful. LOL > > Thanks again, > James > > > "Gary S. Terhune" <none> wrote in message > news:OufkNlQvIHA.516@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl... >> Should have added that I can give you a quick set of instructions that >> will get you all set up properly. There are some steps you should take in >> your situation that aren't obvious to a newbie. >> >> -- >> Gary S. Terhune >> MS-MVP Shell/User >> http://www.grystmill.com >> >> "Gary S. Terhune" <none> wrote in message >> news:eMwRRMQvIHA.1328@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl... >>> You can try it for thirty days without paying. >>> >>> -- >>> Gary S. Terhune >>> MS-MVP Shell/User >>> http://www.grystmill.com >>> >>> "James" <flyerfanno1@hotmail.com> wrote in message >>> news:%23V43GJQvIHA.2360@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl... >>>> Hi Gary, >>>> >>>> Thank you! I will probably go with the boot manager you recommend or >>>> won't even bother with the dual boot. You are a great help! >>>> >>>> Thanks again, >>>> James >>>> >>>> >>>> "Gary S. Terhune" <none> wrote in message >>>> news:%236bfrEQvIHA.5580@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl... >>>>> No, Windows 98 does not have a boot manager -- in other words, no it >>>>> doesn't have any of those files. I don't know of any free boot manager >>>>> that I can recommend. I'm sure there are some out there, but I'm not >>>>> familiar with them. Partition Magic is another popular app, but it >>>>> costs even more than BING. Just make sure you have located a good, >>>>> responsive support forum for whatever boot manager you decide to use, >>>>> BEFORE you actually install it. >>>>> >>>>> -- >>>>> Gary S. Terhune >>>>> MS-MVP Shell/User >>>>> http://www.grystmill.com >>>>> >>>>> "James" <flyerfanno1@hotmail.com> wrote in message >>>>> news:e5Ykt9PvIHA.2068@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl... >>>>>> Hi Gary, >>>>>> >>>>>> Thank you for replying to my question. Doesn't Windows 98 have a file >>>>>> that can be updated like in XP? I know in XP you just add a line in >>>>>> the boot.ini file. Does windows 98 have a file like that? I hate to >>>>>> spend $30 for software just to be able to dual boot win98. Especially >>>>>> since I am permanently disabled and living on disability income. >>>>>> >>>>>> Thanks, >>>>>> James >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> "Gary S. Terhune" <none> wrote in message >>>>>> news:OLPe92PvIHA.4492@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl... >>>>>>> What you want is a dual-boot manager, and none is included in >>>>>>> Windows 98. You need to use a third-party tool like BootIt NG. >>>>>>> http://www.bootitng.com $30 last I looked. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> -- >>>>>>> Gary S. Terhune >>>>>>> MS-MVP Shell/User >>>>>>> http://www.grystmill.com >>>>>>> >>>>>>> "James" <flyerfanno1@hotmail.com> wrote in message >>>>>>> news:072FCF93-CE74-4C79-B348-5F3CA28DDEF0@microsoft.com... >>>>>>>> Hello, >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> I have 2 separate WD 80GB hard drives, each partitioned once >>>>>>>> installed in my PC. Both have Windows98 SE installed. Can I have a >>>>>>>> menu come up on starting up my PC to pick which drive I want to >>>>>>>> boot to? If I can do this, which file do I have to update and what >>>>>>>> do I write? The first drive is C & the second drive is D. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Thank you! >>>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>> >>>> >>> >> >
Guest James Posted May 23, 2008 Posted May 23, 2008 Re: Dual Boot 2 sperate hard drives, both running Windows98 SE Thank you Gary! I appreciate all the help you give me very much. I hope you have a great weekend and a Safe Memorial Day! Take care, James "Gary S. Terhune" <none> wrote in message news:u2O3dCRvIHA.5096@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl... > Download the ZIP file and unpack it into a new folder. Run BOOTITNG.EXE to > make a bootable floppy or CD for installation. Boot to the new disc, but > when you get the prompt to install, Cancel that prompt. That will drop you > into Maintenance Mode where you can click on Partition Work. You want to > go in and make a tiny partition just for the boot manager. That way if you > later need to reformat that main partition, you'll still have your boot > manager. To do this, use Resize to shrink the existing partition by 32 MB. > Then restart the system and proceed to install it. Let BING choose the > installation partition when asked where to install to. It will make it's > own in the free space you created. Once it's installed and you've > rebooted, etc., then you can go back and resize the main partition again > to reclaim what's still empty, since BING will only use ~8MB. > > After that, you want to consider things like whether to hide the two > systems from each other, learn to use the boot menu, etc. But it sets you > up with some easy defaults to use until you've had time to read up, or ask > further questions here or in the BING forum. > > -- > Gary S. Terhune > MS-MVP Shell/User > http://www.grystmill.com > > > "James" <flyerfanno1@hotmail.com> wrote in message > news:8B2B13C4-27F9-4B18-AD81-7C7FE545F2BE@microsoft.com... >> Hi Gary, >> >> I would deeply appreciate anything you could tell me that would help me >> make dual booting win98 easier. >> >> I seen your other posting to Philo. LOL I know something about >> partitioning. I knew each of the 2 drives on this win98 computer only >> have one partition each. I removed a partition from my Desktop computer >> that had the Operating Recovery files on it. I also set my desktop PC up >> with 2 hard drives dual booting Windows XP & Vista. Of course Vista did >> all the work on that for me. >> >> I am one of those people that know enough to be very dangerous, but not >> enough to be helpful. LOL >> >> Thanks again, >> James >> >> >> "Gary S. Terhune" <none> wrote in message >> news:OufkNlQvIHA.516@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl... >>> Should have added that I can give you a quick set of instructions that >>> will get you all set up properly. There are some steps you should take >>> in your situation that aren't obvious to a newbie. >>> >>> -- >>> Gary S. Terhune >>> MS-MVP Shell/User >>> http://www.grystmill.com >>> >>> "Gary S. Terhune" <none> wrote in message >>> news:eMwRRMQvIHA.1328@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl... >>>> You can try it for thirty days without paying. >>>> >>>> -- >>>> Gary S. Terhune >>>> MS-MVP Shell/User >>>> http://www.grystmill.com >>>> >>>> "James" <flyerfanno1@hotmail.com> wrote in message >>>> news:%23V43GJQvIHA.2360@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl... >>>>> Hi Gary, >>>>> >>>>> Thank you! I will probably go with the boot manager you recommend or >>>>> won't even bother with the dual boot. You are a great help! >>>>> >>>>> Thanks again, >>>>> James >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> "Gary S. Terhune" <none> wrote in message >>>>> news:%236bfrEQvIHA.5580@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl... >>>>>> No, Windows 98 does not have a boot manager -- in other words, no it >>>>>> doesn't have any of those files. I don't know of any free boot >>>>>> manager that I can recommend. I'm sure there are some out there, but >>>>>> I'm not familiar with them. Partition Magic is another popular app, >>>>>> but it costs even more than BING. Just make sure you have located a >>>>>> good, responsive support forum for whatever boot manager you decide >>>>>> to use, BEFORE you actually install it. >>>>>> >>>>>> -- >>>>>> Gary S. Terhune >>>>>> MS-MVP Shell/User >>>>>> http://www.grystmill.com >>>>>> >>>>>> "James" <flyerfanno1@hotmail.com> wrote in message >>>>>> news:e5Ykt9PvIHA.2068@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl... >>>>>>> Hi Gary, >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Thank you for replying to my question. Doesn't Windows 98 have a >>>>>>> file that can be updated like in XP? I know in XP you just add a >>>>>>> line in the boot.ini file. Does windows 98 have a file like that? I >>>>>>> hate to spend $30 for software just to be able to dual boot win98. >>>>>>> Especially since I am permanently disabled and living on disability >>>>>>> income. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Thanks, >>>>>>> James >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> "Gary S. Terhune" <none> wrote in message >>>>>>> news:OLPe92PvIHA.4492@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl... >>>>>>>> What you want is a dual-boot manager, and none is included in >>>>>>>> Windows 98. You need to use a third-party tool like BootIt NG. >>>>>>>> http://www.bootitng.com $30 last I looked. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> -- >>>>>>>> Gary S. Terhune >>>>>>>> MS-MVP Shell/User >>>>>>>> http://www.grystmill.com >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> "James" <flyerfanno1@hotmail.com> wrote in message >>>>>>>> news:072FCF93-CE74-4C79-B348-5F3CA28DDEF0@microsoft.com... >>>>>>>>> Hello, >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> I have 2 separate WD 80GB hard drives, each partitioned once >>>>>>>>> installed in my PC. Both have Windows98 SE installed. Can I have a >>>>>>>>> menu come up on starting up my PC to pick which drive I want to >>>>>>>>> boot to? If I can do this, which file do I have to update and what >>>>>>>>> do I write? The first drive is C & the second drive is D. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Thank you! >>>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>> >>>> >>> >> >
Guest James Posted May 23, 2008 Posted May 23, 2008 Re: Dual Boot 2 sperate hard drives, both running Windows98 SE Hi Gary, Can I please trouble you with a bigger problem I am having? I read on other threads that McAfee takes up too much resources in Win98 SE. So I removed it from the computer to add a different anti-virus software. I used Windows Remove program in control panel to do it. After the removal was done a message came up to reboot, which I did. Ever since doing that, including the first reboot, the computer freezes at the "Microsoft Windows98" window. I can boot into safe mode every time no problem and I can even boot to normal mode if I leave the computer off for an hour. I read in another thread to try; ""START, Run, MSConfig" & turn off the Startup Group, Config.sys & Autoexec.bat. (Note: when you later turn them back on, all items in them will get checked. So, note what may be unchecked first.)". I did this, but I still freeze at the Win98 Window. That other thread goes on what to do if you boot successfully, but does not say what to do next if it does not boot. I am sorry to ask, but can you help me out from here? I sure would appreciate it. Thanks, James "Gary S. Terhune" <none> wrote in message news:u2O3dCRvIHA.5096@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl... > Download the ZIP file and unpack it into a new folder. Run BOOTITNG.EXE to > make a bootable floppy or CD for installation. Boot to the new disc, but > when you get the prompt to install, Cancel that prompt. That will drop you > into Maintenance Mode where you can click on Partition Work. You want to > go in and make a tiny partition just for the boot manager. That way if you > later need to reformat that main partition, you'll still have your boot > manager. To do this, use Resize to shrink the existing partition by 32 MB. > Then restart the system and proceed to install it. Let BING choose the > installation partition when asked where to install to. It will make it's > own in the free space you created. Once it's installed and you've > rebooted, etc., then you can go back and resize the main partition again > to reclaim what's still empty, since BING will only use ~8MB. > > After that, you want to consider things like whether to hide the two > systems from each other, learn to use the boot menu, etc. But it sets you > up with some easy defaults to use until you've had time to read up, or ask > further questions here or in the BING forum. > > -- > Gary S. Terhune > MS-MVP Shell/User > http://www.grystmill.com > > > "James" <flyerfanno1@hotmail.com> wrote in message > news:8B2B13C4-27F9-4B18-AD81-7C7FE545F2BE@microsoft.com... >> Hi Gary, >> >> I would deeply appreciate anything you could tell me that would help me >> make dual booting win98 easier. >> >> I seen your other posting to Philo. LOL I know something about >> partitioning. I knew each of the 2 drives on this win98 computer only >> have one partition each. I removed a partition from my Desktop computer >> that had the Operating Recovery files on it. I also set my desktop PC up >> with 2 hard drives dual booting Windows XP & Vista. Of course Vista did >> all the work on that for me. >> >> I am one of those people that know enough to be very dangerous, but not >> enough to be helpful. LOL >> >> Thanks again, >> James >> >> >> "Gary S. Terhune" <none> wrote in message >> news:OufkNlQvIHA.516@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl... >>> Should have added that I can give you a quick set of instructions that >>> will get you all set up properly. There are some steps you should take >>> in your situation that aren't obvious to a newbie. >>> >>> -- >>> Gary S. Terhune >>> MS-MVP Shell/User >>> http://www.grystmill.com >>> >>> "Gary S. Terhune" <none> wrote in message >>> news:eMwRRMQvIHA.1328@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl... >>>> You can try it for thirty days without paying. >>>> >>>> -- >>>> Gary S. Terhune >>>> MS-MVP Shell/User >>>> http://www.grystmill.com >>>> >>>> "James" <flyerfanno1@hotmail.com> wrote in message >>>> news:%23V43GJQvIHA.2360@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl... >>>>> Hi Gary, >>>>> >>>>> Thank you! I will probably go with the boot manager you recommend or >>>>> won't even bother with the dual boot. You are a great help! >>>>> >>>>> Thanks again, >>>>> James >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> "Gary S. Terhune" <none> wrote in message >>>>> news:%236bfrEQvIHA.5580@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl... >>>>>> No, Windows 98 does not have a boot manager -- in other words, no it >>>>>> doesn't have any of those files. I don't know of any free boot >>>>>> manager that I can recommend. I'm sure there are some out there, but >>>>>> I'm not familiar with them. Partition Magic is another popular app, >>>>>> but it costs even more than BING. Just make sure you have located a >>>>>> good, responsive support forum for whatever boot manager you decide >>>>>> to use, BEFORE you actually install it. >>>>>> >>>>>> -- >>>>>> Gary S. Terhune >>>>>> MS-MVP Shell/User >>>>>> http://www.grystmill.com >>>>>> >>>>>> "James" <flyerfanno1@hotmail.com> wrote in message >>>>>> news:e5Ykt9PvIHA.2068@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl... >>>>>>> Hi Gary, >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Thank you for replying to my question. Doesn't Windows 98 have a >>>>>>> file that can be updated like in XP? I know in XP you just add a >>>>>>> line in the boot.ini file. Does windows 98 have a file like that? I >>>>>>> hate to spend $30 for software just to be able to dual boot win98. >>>>>>> Especially since I am permanently disabled and living on disability >>>>>>> income. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Thanks, >>>>>>> James >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> "Gary S. Terhune" <none> wrote in message >>>>>>> news:OLPe92PvIHA.4492@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl... >>>>>>>> What you want is a dual-boot manager, and none is included in >>>>>>>> Windows 98. You need to use a third-party tool like BootIt NG. >>>>>>>> http://www.bootitng.com $30 last I looked. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> -- >>>>>>>> Gary S. Terhune >>>>>>>> MS-MVP Shell/User >>>>>>>> http://www.grystmill.com >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> "James" <flyerfanno1@hotmail.com> wrote in message >>>>>>>> news:072FCF93-CE74-4C79-B348-5F3CA28DDEF0@microsoft.com... >>>>>>>>> Hello, >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> I have 2 separate WD 80GB hard drives, each partitioned once >>>>>>>>> installed in my PC. Both have Windows98 SE installed. Can I have a >>>>>>>>> menu come up on starting up my PC to pick which drive I want to >>>>>>>>> boot to? If I can do this, which file do I have to update and what >>>>>>>>> do I write? The first drive is C & the second drive is D. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Thank you! >>>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>> >>>> >>> >> >
Guest philo Posted May 23, 2008 Posted May 23, 2008 Re: Dual Boot 2 sperate hard drives, both running Windows98 SE "Gary S. Terhune" <none> wrote in message news:OygtNjQvIHA.2064@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl... > I saw that when I Googled. Have you used it? It looks stable, but apparently > has only one person for support. Is it something you'd recommend? Is it > something you'd recommend to someone who has two existing Windows > installations to protect and obviously doesn't know the first thing about > partitions, dual-booting, etc.? > > I had used it at one time a while back and since it can hide a primary partitions think that it should work. Is it as good as B I N G ??? I don't know...Just mentioned it because it was a freebie.
Guest Gary S. Terhune Posted May 23, 2008 Posted May 23, 2008 Re: Dual Boot 2 sperate hard drives, both running Windows98 SE You want to start a new thread with that problem, James. -- Gary S. Terhune MS-MVP Shell/User http://www.grystmill.com "James" <flyerfanno1@hotmail.com> wrote in message news:A838315F-A310-42F0-8471-CD9AC3B449DF@microsoft.com... > Hi Gary, > > Can I please trouble you with a bigger problem I am having? I read on > other threads that McAfee takes up too much resources in Win98 SE. So I > removed it from the computer to add a different anti-virus software. I > used Windows Remove program in control panel to do it. After the removal > was done a message came up to reboot, which I did. Ever since doing that, > including the first reboot, the computer freezes at the "Microsoft > Windows98" window. I can boot into safe mode every time no problem and I > can even boot to normal mode if I leave the computer off for an hour. I > read in another thread to try; ""START, Run, MSConfig" & turn off the > Startup Group, Config.sys & Autoexec.bat. (Note: when you later turn them > back on, all items in them > will get checked. So, note what may be unchecked first.)". I did this, but > I still freeze at the Win98 Window. That other thread goes on what to do > if you boot successfully, but does not say what to do next if it does not > boot. > > I am sorry to ask, but can you help me out from here? I sure would > appreciate it. > > Thanks, > James > > > > "Gary S. Terhune" <none> wrote in message > news:u2O3dCRvIHA.5096@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl... >> Download the ZIP file and unpack it into a new folder. Run BOOTITNG.EXE >> to make a bootable floppy or CD for installation. Boot to the new disc, >> but when you get the prompt to install, Cancel that prompt. That will >> drop you into Maintenance Mode where you can click on Partition Work. You >> want to go in and make a tiny partition just for the boot manager. That >> way if you later need to reformat that main partition, you'll still have >> your boot manager. To do this, use Resize to shrink the existing >> partition by 32 MB. Then restart the system and proceed to install it. >> Let BING choose the installation partition when asked where to install >> to. It will make it's own in the free space you created. Once it's >> installed and you've rebooted, etc., then you can go back and resize the >> main partition again to reclaim what's still empty, since BING will only >> use ~8MB. >> >> After that, you want to consider things like whether to hide the two >> systems from each other, learn to use the boot menu, etc. But it sets you >> up with some easy defaults to use until you've had time to read up, or >> ask further questions here or in the BING forum. >> >> -- >> Gary S. Terhune >> MS-MVP Shell/User >> http://www.grystmill.com >> >> >> "James" <flyerfanno1@hotmail.com> wrote in message >> news:8B2B13C4-27F9-4B18-AD81-7C7FE545F2BE@microsoft.com... >>> Hi Gary, >>> >>> I would deeply appreciate anything you could tell me that would help me >>> make dual booting win98 easier. >>> >>> I seen your other posting to Philo. LOL I know something about >>> partitioning. I knew each of the 2 drives on this win98 computer only >>> have one partition each. I removed a partition from my Desktop computer >>> that had the Operating Recovery files on it. I also set my desktop PC up >>> with 2 hard drives dual booting Windows XP & Vista. Of course Vista did >>> all the work on that for me. >>> >>> I am one of those people that know enough to be very dangerous, but not >>> enough to be helpful. LOL >>> >>> Thanks again, >>> James >>> >>> >>> "Gary S. Terhune" <none> wrote in message >>> news:OufkNlQvIHA.516@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl... >>>> Should have added that I can give you a quick set of instructions that >>>> will get you all set up properly. There are some steps you should take >>>> in your situation that aren't obvious to a newbie. >>>> >>>> -- >>>> Gary S. Terhune >>>> MS-MVP Shell/User >>>> http://www.grystmill.com >>>> >>>> "Gary S. Terhune" <none> wrote in message >>>> news:eMwRRMQvIHA.1328@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl... >>>>> You can try it for thirty days without paying. >>>>> >>>>> -- >>>>> Gary S. Terhune >>>>> MS-MVP Shell/User >>>>> http://www.grystmill.com >>>>> >>>>> "James" <flyerfanno1@hotmail.com> wrote in message >>>>> news:%23V43GJQvIHA.2360@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl... >>>>>> Hi Gary, >>>>>> >>>>>> Thank you! I will probably go with the boot manager you recommend or >>>>>> won't even bother with the dual boot. You are a great help! >>>>>> >>>>>> Thanks again, >>>>>> James >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> "Gary S. Terhune" <none> wrote in message >>>>>> news:%236bfrEQvIHA.5580@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl... >>>>>>> No, Windows 98 does not have a boot manager -- in other words, no it >>>>>>> doesn't have any of those files. I don't know of any free boot >>>>>>> manager that I can recommend. I'm sure there are some out there, but >>>>>>> I'm not familiar with them. Partition Magic is another popular app, >>>>>>> but it costs even more than BING. Just make sure you have located a >>>>>>> good, responsive support forum for whatever boot manager you decide >>>>>>> to use, BEFORE you actually install it. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> -- >>>>>>> Gary S. Terhune >>>>>>> MS-MVP Shell/User >>>>>>> http://www.grystmill.com >>>>>>> >>>>>>> "James" <flyerfanno1@hotmail.com> wrote in message >>>>>>> news:e5Ykt9PvIHA.2068@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl... >>>>>>>> Hi Gary, >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Thank you for replying to my question. Doesn't Windows 98 have a >>>>>>>> file that can be updated like in XP? I know in XP you just add a >>>>>>>> line in the boot.ini file. Does windows 98 have a file like that? I >>>>>>>> hate to spend $30 for software just to be able to dual boot win98. >>>>>>>> Especially since I am permanently disabled and living on disability >>>>>>>> income. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Thanks, >>>>>>>> James >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> "Gary S. Terhune" <none> wrote in message >>>>>>>> news:OLPe92PvIHA.4492@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl... >>>>>>>>> What you want is a dual-boot manager, and none is included in >>>>>>>>> Windows 98. You need to use a third-party tool like BootIt NG. >>>>>>>>> http://www.bootitng.com $30 last I looked. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> -- >>>>>>>>> Gary S. Terhune >>>>>>>>> MS-MVP Shell/User >>>>>>>>> http://www.grystmill.com >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> "James" <flyerfanno1@hotmail.com> wrote in message >>>>>>>>> news:072FCF93-CE74-4C79-B348-5F3CA28DDEF0@microsoft.com... >>>>>>>>>> Hello, >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> I have 2 separate WD 80GB hard drives, each partitioned once >>>>>>>>>> installed in my PC. Both have Windows98 SE installed. Can I have >>>>>>>>>> a menu come up on starting up my PC to pick which drive I want to >>>>>>>>>> boot to? If I can do this, which file do I have to update and >>>>>>>>>> what do I write? The first drive is C & the second drive is D. >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> Thank you! >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>> >>>> >>> >> >
Guest Lil' Dave Posted May 25, 2008 Posted May 25, 2008 Re: Dual Boot 2 sperate hard drives, both running Windows98 SE "James" <flyerfanno1@hotmail.com> wrote in message news:072FCF93-CE74-4C79-B348-5F3CA28DDEF0@microsoft.com... > Hello, > > I have 2 separate WD 80GB hard drives, each partitioned once installed in > my PC. Both have Windows98 SE installed. Can I have a menu come up on > starting up my PC to pick which drive I want to boot to? If I can do this, > which file do I have to update and what do I write? The first drive is C & > the second drive is D. > > Thank you! Boot managers are great for what you're referring to. I use one myself. Another option is to put both hard drives in removable enclosures. Just insert the one you want to boot from. -- Dave Memorial day: In honor for those who served and died for your freedom of speech, exercise that right where you fear repercussion the most for your voiced opinion.
Guest James Posted May 25, 2008 Posted May 25, 2008 Re: Dual Boot 2 sperate hard drives, both running Windows98 SE Hi Dave, Thank you for replying to my question and for your suggestions. I like your ideal with the removable trays the best. I use to have 2 of them before. One for my computer and one for my daughter's computer. I used them to pass files back and forth between the 2 computers before getting a network setup. I didn't even give them a thought, thanks again. I believe I still have one of them. The other one the wires got pulled off the connections on the inside. Guess who did that trick. Anyway one tray is a lot less money then the boot manager software and the trays could be used to keep the spare drive safe. I hope you are enjoying the weekend. Have a safe and happy Memorial Day! Best wishes, James "Lil' Dave" <spamyourself@virus.net> wrote in message news:OWbZjvhvIHA.4952@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl... > "James" <flyerfanno1@hotmail.com> wrote in message > news:072FCF93-CE74-4C79-B348-5F3CA28DDEF0@microsoft.com... >> Hello, >> >> I have 2 separate WD 80GB hard drives, each partitioned once installed in >> my PC. Both have Windows98 SE installed. Can I have a menu come up on >> starting up my PC to pick which drive I want to boot to? If I can do >> this, which file do I have to update and what do I write? The first drive >> is C & the second drive is D. >> >> Thank you! > > Boot managers are great for what you're referring to. I use one myself. > > Another option is to put both hard drives in removable enclosures. Just > insert the one you want to boot from. > -- > Dave > > Memorial day: > In honor for those who served and > died for your freedom of speech, exercise > that right where you fear repercussion > the most for your voiced opinion. >
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