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The_Hunter
02-28-2004, 04:20 PM
ok what I want to know is what problems to expect if you run two versions of Windows. I want to run run Windows 98 and Windows xp. The is I want Windows 98 or me for running games that dont run properly in Windows xp mainly rollercoaster tyoon original any help will be appreciated. Thanks for all answer that are helpful.

peat moss
02-28-2004, 04:31 PM
You could use the XP compatability program wizard for older games. But some people dual boot win98 and xp then choose at start up to try xp



scroll down for ideas. http://www.webtechgeek.com/center-Frame-wi...k-Dual-Boot.htm (http://www.webtechgeek.com/center-Frame-win-SuperTechGeek-Dual-Boot.htm)

gildan2020
02-28-2004, 05:54 PM
hmm...i've tried dual booting before and i dun find any prob

u should first install win98 then followed by winxp.

that way winxp can detect the existence of win98 hence can create the boot menu whenever u start ur comp


nice link, peat moss

The_Hunter
02-29-2004, 01:41 AM
thanks for your help it gives me something to think about

100%
02-29-2004, 03:09 AM
Originally posted by peat moss@28 February 2004 - 17:31
You could use the XP compatability program wizard for older games. But some people dual boot win98 and xp then choose at start up to try xp



scroll down for ideas. http://www.webtechgeek.com/center-Frame-wi...k-Dual-Boot.htm (http://www.webtechgeek.com/center-Frame-win-SuperTechGeek-Dual-Boot.htm)

In relation to PeatMosss statement
In xp right click on the shortcut of the program.exe or game,exe you want to play and clik
"compatibiltiy" - make compatible with....98

The_Hunter
02-29-2004, 05:06 PM
i cant get the compatability program wizard with rollercoaster tycoon 1 (origanal) a game i do enjoy

peat moss
02-29-2004, 08:25 PM
Originally posted by The_Hunter@29 February 2004 - 09:06
i cant get the compatability program wizard with rollercoaster tycoon 1 (origanal) a game i do enjoy
Hunter found this on a forum . QUOTE :
I didnt have a problem with RCT running on XP pro. It was just when I installed the Corkscrew Follies/Loopy Landscapes expansion when I started getting errors at startup. I went to the properties of rct.exe and set compatibility mode to 98/ME. Now it seems to work fine. Other than that I cant offer any suggestions


LINK http://www.jsihardware.com/forums/showthread.php?t=974

Lite
02-29-2004, 08:43 PM
Originally posted by gildan2020@28 February 2004 - 17:54
u should first install win98 then followed by winxp.

that way winxp can detect the existence of win98 hence can create the boot menu whenever u start ur comp
You should, but it can be done the other way..... i have done it a few times, see this site (http://www.dougknox.com) for a tutorial

h1
02-29-2004, 10:58 PM
Emulate Windows in VMWare.

gildan2020
03-01-2004, 02:15 AM
Originally posted by haxor41789@1 March 2004 - 06:58
Emulate Windows in VMWare.
wat's VMWare? :huh:

shn
03-01-2004, 02:29 AM
or Virtual PC (http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/virtualpc/)