Windows XP/2000 Dual Boot Error


  1. Yey456726
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    Windows XP/2000 Dual Boot Error


    Okay so I had Windows XP Home Edition installed on my computer, I hook up a second Hard Drive and Install Windows 2000 on it, I try to boot into XP but It just errors trying to start 2000 it apparently has something to do with the Start up files. I Have Windows XP Home Edition, and a Professional disk but I don't know the administrative password, I need help soon.
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  3. theog
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    The best way to install Pro 2000 & Win Xp, is to install 2000 first on Disk0, than install Win XP to Disk1
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  4. Yey456726
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    Yes I know that, but I need to know how to access recovery console on XP because it asks for an administrative password which I never set
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  6. theog
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    Yey456726 said:
    Yes I know that, but I need to know how to access recovery console on XP because it asks for an administrative password which I never set
    Just press ENTER when asked for password.
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  7. Yey456726
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    Tried that, could it be that i'm using a professional disk with Home Edition?
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  8. theog
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    Yey456726 said:
    Tried that, could it be that i'm using a professional disk with Home Edition?
    I would YES.

    Must be the same SP also.
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