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I am running a dual-boot computer, XP and ME, XP being the primary.
I would like to have pros and cons on the subject of making shortcuts on the XP hard drive for files and applications that are located on the ME hard drive.
Thanks
You must have XP formatted as FAT32-otherwise, how would you be able to access anything on the ME partition ? In that case, I don't see any problem with using a shortcut to access your files, but I don;t think that you would be able to run any programs in ME from XP.
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You don't need to format WinXP using FAT32 in order to access the ME drive. Win2000/XP can read and write to FAT32 or NTFS formatted drives regardless of the format used for the installation.
Generally speaking you can't run programs that are installed under one OS from within another OS.
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xp will see the me files without being fat 32 but you won't be able to run programs from the me drive.
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Thanks everyone. I gave it a try and you are correct, It will not work!
Now to search for my application CD's and start installing them on the XP drive.
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I stand corrected-you don't need to format WinXP using FAT32 in order to access the ME drive. It's been awhile since I did a dual boot with Windows98.You would not be able to access the XP drive from ME,however.
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I have been successful in running some programs from the ME drive using XP, by using Desktop Explorer to locate them. Applications such as Belarc Advisor, Spybot S&D and things like that will work. For some reason the shortcut method does not.
I was just trying to save all of the time needed to install a lot of applications onto the XP drive.
So much for that.
Thanks
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The reason most programs won't work is because they are linked to the OS they were installed under. Some utilities don't link to the OS so they will run when accessed.
Don't attempt to install the programs using the same exact path but under WinXP. Doing so is an invitation to disaster. You may end up with crosslinked files.
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I appreciate the explanation, OtheHill.
I will do a fresh installation to the XP drive. I don't need any more problems other than what Microsoft deals us by using their software.
I have already experienced a problem with them saying my copy of XP is pirated. At least they did not put the kill switch on XP. Or did they?
Tks
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If your copy of WinXP is legitimate I suggest you contact MSoft and get it straightened out. You can't download the latest updates if you are tagged as pirated. Worse yet, the installation key could be flagged as pirated and you wouldn't be able to reinstall, should the need arise.
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I did get Microsoft to recognize my XP as legitimate. Never did figure out what the problem was in the first place, however.
I was wondering how a computer builder uses the same disk for installing an operating system on all the computers they build. I know this happens at a local store but they do (or did in my case) give a legitimate Microsoft Installation CD to the computer buyers.
Doing it that way I assume there are hundreds of computers out there that have the same software key.
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Microsoft flagged many people recently as pirates due to a glitch of some kind. When you are asked to install WGA (windows genuine advantage) the system could flag an installation as pirated when it wasn't.
The way the installation key works it isn't actually tied to the CD. It is related to the family of WinXP you have. Like Retail home/ retail pro/ OEM home/ volume licenses, etc. So you could actually use a different CD from the same family and use your current install key.
You probably had to register your WinXP after you brought your computer home.
With WinXP and I assume Vista, the key simply gets you into Windows. Should you not register in timely fashion your computer will fail to boot to Windows after the alloted time.
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