1) I don't know
2) I don't know
3) I don't know

well...i don't know a whole lot about computers but...

...there are programs out there that will allow you to repartition your drive without having to reformat...

...but, i've never used any of them....the only way i've done it is to:

- boot into ms-dos mode
- type "fdisk"
- sift through the option and choose to delete primary and extended partitions
- then create new partitions
- reboot and reformat all partitions by using "format C:/s" and "format d:"...and make sure you set your primary dos partition active by going into "fdisk" again

...that should work 'cause i just did it to my computer the other day...but...if you are not sure, take someone elses advice (preferably someone who knows more about computer than i do).

***remember...if you use this method you will lose all information that is saved on your drive***

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Originally posted by infinity ok.. i need some help and a lil tutorial if possible here =p 1) how does one partition a harddrive, and what processes would i need to do first? format HD? my aim is to install win 98SE on 1 partition and winxp build 2475 on the other.. i'm at this moment.. (again) running Win 98se on a PIII 600, 128mb ram laptop.. totally 11gb of HD. 2) i have a .iso file right now, just 1 file.. so do i justburn that onto CD?? and then boot it from Startup? or wut? 3) "clean install".. whats that?/ do i just Uninstall the file in question? or what? thanks pplz hehe.. as u can see, i'm pretty computer unliterate =p danke schon!

1) well you can partition a drive by doing the ol way fdisk from the command prompt, BUT that gives you a very limited option, and plus you have to delete all your info and then start over again. Best thing to do, use a program like partition magic, it allows you to create a partion, resize etc etc etc, without affecting your configuration, or without formatting, so you can have say win98 on c: and you can have d, e , f (you get the point) lots of partition.

2) .iso are file image formats designed to be burn on cd, so yeah basically you burn it on a cd. and you can read it like a normal cd' no need to boot it up from startup.

3) Not too sure what you mean by "clean install" what are you trying to do, use the add/remove option in control panel? in that case yes it removes your file the same as a uninstall, same thing different word, but if you want to really removed the program completely use a program such as cleansweep, it takes out all the unwanted files, u can get most of these program from a warez site or buy it if you want i have them so let me know if u want it

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Originally posted by tu_face *hides* i think that took me about 10 minutes to get thru my head

lol *pats ya on da Head*

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1)
-use a 98se startup disk to boot
-run fdisk
-wipe your current partitions (make sure you backed everything important up!)
-create one partition (windows setup can make the other one)
-reboot, boot off your windows cd
-install
-repeat with other version of windows

2) you need to burn a cd from the iso file... eg use easy cd creator an goto file -> create cd from image... select your file and burn... voila

Infinity use partition magic to resize or creat a new partition first , for the rest i don't know how u can do it . If u need help for linux i'm here

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thanks again guys =)

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Originally posted by infinity thanks again guys =)

Ur welcome bro

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Whoa Infin's gunna hit 4000 here...damn..


Infin did all your questions get answered?

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