How do I create a dual boot with win2k/me?

[kuririn18]

Hey right now I have Win2k installed and running fine. I want to create a dual boot with windows ME, or 98 if ME won't work, but was wondering how to do this. Any help is greatly appricated.

[richardc]

Hmmm- having WinME/Win98 on C:\ is generally the way to go. With a dual boot, the boot.ini and a few other necessary filesare on c:\ ( i.e. in the WinMe/Win98 partition/drive). Creating a new C:\ would mean repairing/reinstalling W2K. You can read about dual boots here:
http://www.pcnineoneone.com/howto/dualboot1.html

[Amro]

Install Win9x first, then install 2k, when 2k prompts if you want to upgrade or install a fresh install..do the fresh install on a seperate partition.

[richardc]

Do what Ambro suggests - it is the same as what I meant only it is more succinct. :)

[EvilAngel]

After you get win98/ME installed you should update it before you install 2k and when your ready to install 2k do what amro said but when the first screen appears in the 2k set-up go through the options available and make sure you check the box that says."allow me to choose partition" if that is not checked the installation will be installed on the primary C: drive.. dual booting with 2 OS's on the same partition should be avaided by all means so it will reduce the possibility of corrupting files on either OS.