Install same Win XP OS on two different partitions!

[patkim]

Is it possible to install Win XP twice on same HDD on two different partitions?

Reason I wish to do it is to treat the second installation as test pc!
I keep trying a number of freeware / sharewares and don’t want to disturb the existing configuration of my Win XP on C:

Thanks,

[Ambar]

Ya its possible ..as long as its on another partition...

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[n2casey]

Originally Posted by patkim

Is it possible to install Win XP twice on same HDD on two different partitions?

Yes U can, but I don't know that it's legal or illegal.

Originally Posted by patkim

I keep trying a number of freeware / sharewares and don’t want to disturb the existing configuration of my Win XP on C:

Well my suggestion is to install Microsoft Virtual PC or VMWare Virtual Station for such experiments

[Ambar]

yup he's right....u can even try MS virtual PC!

[47shailesh]

Even u can use Pation Magic to install two OS on HDD but at a time either of the partion will be available...means if u install OS on C: and D: and boot from OS in C: then D: drive will be invisible for you....

[morpheusv6]

You can even install your 2 windows OSs on the same partition( I have tried it). But remember the order of your OS in the intial startup screen when the system asks for the OS (in case of 2 or more OSs).

[NIGHTMARE]

i install OS in same HDD but different partition no problem

[tintin100]

Originally Posted by 47shailesh

Even u can use Pation Magic to install two OS on HDD but at a time either of the partion will be available...means if u install OS on C: and D: and boot from OS in C: then D: drive will be invisible for you....

Noooo buddy. i had installed 2 XP on C: and D: both worked fine, and all the partitions were visible from both the OS.

It is possible and very easy. while booting from cd, just change the partition from C: to any other logical partition. (i only tried with XP) and you will have a dual boot system.