Is it possible to install more than one Windows 2000 on the same computer in different partition? The current problem we have is that we need to have more than one Windows 2000 class, but we have only one lab. So one class keeps erasing the other class' work. I am wondering if we could partition the computer into two or three parts, and each class install their OS in their own partitions and use it. In the real world, no one would want to install the same OS in two different partitions of the same computer. So I don't know if that is doable. So please let me know. Johnny

"In the real world, no one would want to install the same OS in two different partitions of the same computer" We do it all the time for testing and training purposes. Lots of FAQs and How To's here and a google search away. Though might I suggest a different approach? Problem with multiple partitons is that user1 can delete user2's partition and/or files. I would suggest something like setting up Symantec's Ghost server so you can serve out images per class. This involves a partition on the drive that booted will download and install a image of your choice. Set users up to logon to the network but only get a server based home drive with a prescribed limit concerning disk space. This way YOU have control over what they save. Just a couple of thoughts.

Wow, that sounds great. That means we need to have Symantec's Ghost server, right? I don't think we have one. Does it cost a lot? Thank you so much for a great fast response.:-)

You could install a different OS on a different partition but the problem is that that user on the other partition can delete and update files of other.But you can set a permission on that partition so therefore no one can access your folder that all files are resided. This is just my opinion.....

You can install more than one of the same O/S on a different partition. As far as for not wanting files to be updated or deleted by other users you can set the security of each user's folder so that each user can only access their files and everyone else will be denied.

I agree with the previous post. Another solution I could suggest for your class problem is to use virtual machines. You could set up the main computer with low rights to your class but give each class a different virtual machine on the computer. They can do whatever they want in their virtual machine but have no access to the other ones. Check VMWare workstation for more info. (http://www.vmware.com) /tharn