IT Help Req'd - Dual Boot - SV650.org

Supervox · 30-01-10, 02:02 PM

Could some kind person provide me with an idiots guide to setting up a dual boot system ?

30-01-10, 02:04 PM

what are you dual booting

fastdruid · 30-01-10, 02:20 PM

If you want linux/windows then just install windows first and then install linux, it'll do it for you, if you want windows/windows its trickier. As beabert says, what are you trying to do?

Druid

Supervox · 30-01-10, 04:06 PM

See, told you I needed an Idiot's Guide !!

I want to be able to run XP Pro (current OS) but also have the option to run Windows 98.

In case you think this is bizarre, the reason is that I have a little project to do as a favour for someone that involves writing a piece of music & my software (Cubase 3.7) runs best with W98.

Before anyone suggests updating the software to a more recent version - this isn't an option at this time I just can't justify the expense !!

jambo · 30-01-10, 04:10 PM

It's not exactly thrilling reading but this might be worth looking at: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/306559

Jambo

30-01-10, 04:28 PM

Of the top of my head i would create two partitions. Installing xp last, then use software like easy bcd to create a boot menu, or manually edit the boot.ini.

personally, I would just 'obtain' a version of cubase for use in xp it if was me, or use a trial. PM me and ill see what i can do.

Spikenipple · 30-01-10, 04:30 PM

Why don't you get a newer version of Cubase? 3.7 is ollllld school!

Supervox · 30-01-10, 04:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spikenipple

Why don't you get a newer version of Cubase? 3.7 is ollllld school!

From my original post !!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Supervox

Before anyone suggests updating the software to a more recent version - this isn't an option at this time I just can't justify the expense !!

3.7 maybe 'old school' as you put it - but it's what I have & what I've been working with for the past 15 years; I know how to get the best from it & I like it !!
I'm sure I would love Cubase 5 but at the best of part of £500 I can't justify it.

fastdruid · 30-01-10, 06:21 PM

Seriously I wouldn't bother. I'd run Windows 98 in a VM.

Otherwise you need to wipe XP, repartion, install Win98 and reinstall XP.

Druid

30-01-10, 06:28 PM

This is the best guide I've ever seen - very comprehensive. If you take to time to read it you'll understand the issues and will have no problems. http://www.goodells.net/multiboot/
As he explains Windows98 has some peculiarities.

Installing a virtual machine is another idea but you'll need a PC with some horsepower - if its a recent machine it should be ok if you have a gigabyte or more of memory. One snag with 98 on a virtual machine is that you'll probably be limited to a low screen resolution (640x480 I think) as 98 doesnt support virtual machine extensions. At least thats true with VMware. Virtualbox might be better, but I havn't tried that.

30-01-10, 02:02 PM	#1
Supervox No more Mr Nice Guy Mega Poster Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Saaafffend, innit !! Posts: 1,365	IT Help Req'd - Dual Boot Could some kind person provide me with an idiots guide to setting up a dual boot system ? __________________ Never argue with an idiot - he'll drag you down to his level and then beat you with experience

30-01-10, 02:04 PM	#2
beabert Guest Posts: n/a	Re: IT Help Req'd - Dual Boot what are you dual booting

30-01-10, 02:20 PM	#3
fastdruid Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: W Mids Posts: 2,037	Re: IT Help Req'd - Dual Boot If you want linux/windows then just install windows first and then install linux, it'll do it for you, if you want windows/windows its trickier. As beabert says, what are you trying to do? Druid __________________ '00 SV700S - '94 RVF400R - '97 RVF400R - '88 VFR750F

30-01-10, 04:06 PM	#4
Supervox No more Mr Nice Guy Mega Poster Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Saaafffend, innit !! Posts: 1,365	Re: IT Help Req'd - Dual Boot See, told you I needed an Idiot's Guide !! I want to be able to run XP Pro (current OS) but also have the option to run Windows 98. In case you think this is bizarre, the reason is that I have a little project to do as a favour for someone that involves writing a piece of music & my software (Cubase 3.7) runs best with W98. Before anyone suggests updating the software to a more recent version - this isn't an option at this time I just can't justify the expense !! __________________ Never argue with an idiot - he'll drag you down to his level and then beat you with experience

30-01-10, 04:10 PM	#5
jambo Member Mega Poster Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Croydonia Posts: 5,376	Re: IT Help Req'd - Dual Boot It's not exactly thrilling reading but this might be worth looking at: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/306559 Jambo __________________ Modern motorcycles are bloody brilliant, enjoy it while we can

30-01-10, 04:28 PM	#6
beabert Guest Posts: n/a	Re: IT Help Req'd - Dual Boot Of the top of my head i would create two partitions. Installing xp last, then use software like easy bcd to create a boot menu, or manually edit the boot.ini. personally, I would just 'obtain' a version of cubase for use in xp it if was me, or use a trial. PM me and ill see what i can do.

30-01-10, 04:30 PM	#7
Spikenipple Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Trowbridge, Wiltshire Posts: 490	Re: IT Help Req'd - Dual Boot Why don't you get a newer version of Cubase? 3.7 is ollllld school! __________________ Had: K7 SV650S in Candy Sonoma Red Now: MT-09 My old SV South & West Surfer

30-01-10, 06:21 PM	#9
fastdruid Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: W Mids Posts: 2,037	Re: IT Help Req'd - Dual Boot Seriously I wouldn't bother. I'd run Windows 98 in a VM. Otherwise you need to wipe XP, repartion, install Win98 and reinstall XP. Druid __________________ '00 SV700S - '94 RVF400R - '97 RVF400R - '88 VFR750F

30-01-10, 06:28 PM	#10
vjones777 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: IT Help Req'd - Dual Boot This is the best guide I've ever seen - very comprehensive. If you take to time to read it you'll understand the issues and will have no problems. http://www.goodells.net/multiboot/ As he explains Windows98 has some peculiarities. Installing a virtual machine is another idea but you'll need a PC with some horsepower - if its a recent machine it should be ok if you have a gigabyte or more of memory. One snag with 98 on a virtual machine is that you'll probably be limited to a low screen resolution (640x480 I think) as 98 doesnt support virtual machine extensions. At least thats true with VMware. Virtualbox might be better, but I havn't tried that.

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