Dual boot

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Bill W

I want to set up my Win XP Home Computer with a dual boot so I can run
both Win XP and Win ME.
My plan is to make a full backup to a spare hard disk, clean my present
WIN XP disk by reformatting.
Next using my Sony Installation Disks I will install XP Dual Boot, and
XP Home Edition.
I finish the installation loading Win Me program on a 2nd hard disk.

While most of the programs and files are easily backed up and then
easily reloaded onto the computer, I am concerned about some of the
more intricate protocol for home wireless Networking, Internet, a-Mail
and DSL etc. connections.
Is there a way to back up these so that they can be reloaded without
having to laboriously enter all the protocols manually?
Any suggestions will be greatly appreciated.
 
Your procedure is incorrect,

You need to load WinME first, then XP. Unfortunately, the Sony CD's are probably just a drive image, not a normal installation media of Windows XP. Personally, that method of distributing software really pisses me off but what can you do. You will need to reload all your networking drivers/apps no matter what.



I want to set up my Win XP Home Computer with a dual boot so I can run
both Win XP and Win ME.
My plan is to make a full backup to a spare hard disk, clean my present
WIN XP disk by reformatting.
Next using my Sony Installation Disks I will install XP Dual Boot, and
XP Home Edition.
I finish the installation loading Win Me program on a 2nd hard disk.

While most of the programs and files are easily backed up and then
easily reloaded onto the computer, I am concerned about some of the
more intricate protocol for home wireless Networking, Internet, a-Mail
and DSL etc. connections.
Is there a way to back up these so that they can be reloaded without
having to laboriously enter all the protocols manually?
Any suggestions will be greatly appreciated.
 
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