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Yes, I have no problem running duplicate OS in 2 different partitions. I installed XP pro in the drive with letter C, then I installed the OS in the drive with letter E (since the partition was made after the set up, the CD-ROM has letter D). Now, what I was trying to do was to fix a problem with the OS in drive C, it didn't fix when I did the reinstall and that is why I installed in E, so I could at least use the PC for a few days. Then I erased the WINDOWS folder in C, and reinstalled Xp in C, so now when I boot the computer I have the OS choice to load WINDOWS XP Profesional or WINDOWS XP Profesional, but the first is on C drive, the second in E drive.
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David-
Thx for the details. Your experience is different than mine. I can't help but think you may have the file "boot.ini" only on drive c, meaning you only have one boot file, but two OSs. This was most certainly my case when I installed the OS without disconnecting the 1st drive. Let me explain. The 1st time, I did this, I installed XP on drive c. No issue of course. Wanting on OS on drive F, I then installed XP, and I remember I had to somehow selected partition "F" and it wasn't a completely clear process. But I somehow managed to make it work, adn I had two OSs. HOwever, I realized later that while I had OS on each drive, C and F, the boot files were ONLY on drive C; my little book says this should be the case, too, but of course I didn't read this detail until too late. If I disconnected C (or if I wiped C clean, which is what I did--stop laughing!), I was unable to boot. But my OS was still on F, just without the necessary boot file and I couldn't force the boot.ini file onto drive C. I thus resolved the issue by reformatting & 1st installing the OS on drive C; then disconnecting drive C and installing an OS independently on drive "F." Thus, I forced a situation where there would boot.ini would reside independently on both drives. I was happy, but when I had probelms a month later, I wondered if what I had done was partly responsible for the problems. Hence my inquiry.
My guess is thus that you have the boot file only on drive C, but two OSs. Or Perhaps XP-Pro works differently than my XP-Home? Also a possibility. I hope I've made sense.
You answered by question and the details, helped. THX. I also took your advice, and rather than run two OSs and manage all the assorted issues, I just used Norton to make a copy/image of my drive and this will serve as my backup.
Thx again for you time and the detailed reply. Comments on this are also welcome.
Scott
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