Hello John,

Thanks for the quick reply!

I don't recall the Microsoft Windows XP Inside Out eBook stating that the 2
XP install had to be a separately purchased operating system.

And I certainly don't want to upset big Bill. I just assumed that because
both installs would be on the same PC that it would be allowable because I
could only "use" one at a time. My intention is to have one (1) install as a
safe backup and the 2nd for everyday use, knowing that eventually I'll have
it all loaded and bogged down again. I can un-install applications all day
and the un-installer will leave bits and pieces of the application all over
the place. Including the registry file. (Wonder why that is?)

Anyway, I own a copy Norton Internet Security 2006 and System Works 2006. I
also own a copy of System Suite 6 Professional by Vcom. Part of my
intention was to install each in a separate install of XP-Pro. If one gets
corrupted, I could clean thing back up with the other. I've always been an
avid user of NIS/NSW, but recently I've been using Vcom to clean up where
NIS let me down. I like many of the features and cleanup tools Vcom offers.
However, it's my understanding that because both have virus protection and a
fire wall as a part of the package that I can have only one installed. Is
there a work around for this? Can I install both but turn-off (disable) the
anti-virus and fire wall I don't want to use?

I guess my only other option short of buying something else is to install
XP-Home on one partition and XP-Pro on the other to keep Bill happy.

Thanks for your links!
I'll look through those tonight or tomorrow!

Best regards,

Richard in Va.
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"John Barnett MVP" <freelanceit@mvps.org.NOSPAM> wrote in message
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> Richard, take a look at my website http://xphelpandsupport.mvps.org Click
> the Win XP Faq button and take a look at questions 6, 7 and 41.
>
> The dual boot is simple, using the same copy of XP isn't. The EULA allow 1
> copy on a single machine, you would be using the same copy twice which
> would invalidate the EULA
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> "Richard In Va." <Reply-none@aol.com> wrote in message
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>> I've been running Win-XP Home for several years now and the time has come
>> for a fresh install on a new hard drive. (Hard drive issues).
>>
>> I bought a new Drive, 160GB as well as WinXP-Pro retail upgrade.
>>
>> I'd like to setup a multi-boot configuration and would like someone to
>> look-over my shoulder and give a little advise.
>>
>> This is what I think I want to do...
>>
>> Remove all hardware, PCI and external devices (except video card).
>>
>> a) Partition the new "Basic" drive as follows via XP-Pro CD...
>> Partition #1 = Drive "C" = 25GB and set as "Active" , Label as
>> "WinXP-Pro1".
>> Install WinXP-Pro (to partition #1).
>> Boot-up and cancel all "Found New Hardware" messages.
>> Confirm that the page file is sized the way I want.
>> Install Chipset Drivers.
>> Install Application Accelerator.
>> Reboot to let "Found New Hardware" install system (onboard)
>> drivers.
>> or....
>> Open Device Manager and "Scan for hardware changes".
>> Install Video Driver (nVidia reference driver).
>> Cancel all Windows Activation messages. (till the job is
>> successfully complete).
>>
>> b) Via Windows drive Mgr, create a new Partition.
>> Partition #2 = Drive "D" = 25GB and set as "Active" , Label as
>> "WinXP-Pro2".
>> With WinXP-Pro running, reinsert the XP CD and choose to do a
>> "Custom" install.
>> Direct the 2nd install towards the 2nd partition.
>> This should create a multi-boot configuration.
>> Follow the steps as above (a) to bring both installs to the
>> same state.
>>
>> Go To... Start>Settings>Control Panel>System>Advanced>Startup And
>> Recovery>Settings>System Startup and select the "edit" button to edit the
>> boot.ini file and give each install a unique name to list on the boot
>> menu.
>>
>> Open Disk Mgr. and create a new extended (dos) partition to use the
>> remaining 110GB +/-.
>> Via Disk Mgr. Create a "Logical" drive "E" = 30GB and label as
>> "Programs".
>>
>> - Install network card, log-on to each install, install network
>> drivers/setup ISP.
>> - Install Sound Card, log-on to each install, install drivers and target
>> audio software towards the "E" "Programs" logical drive.
>> - One-at-a-time, install remaining PCI devices and a printer in each of
>> the installs.
>> (target all software to install onto the "E" "Programs" logical
>> drive.)
>> (each OS install will share the same program files).
>> - Log-on to each install and run MS Windows update.
>>
>> Via Disk Mgr., format the remaining 80GB +/- in the extended partition as
>> a new logical drive labeled "Documents".
>>
>> The idea is that I will have two (2) installs of XP-Pro, one as a "safe
>> haven" and the other where I can play "hard-ball", or test new software
>> and hardware. In other words, just have fun and not worry about messing
>> things up.
>>
>> I'm certainly open to suggestions, I've never heard of anyone doing this
>> but, according to the Microsoft Windows XP Inside Out eBook, it can be
>> done.
>>
>> But doing this leads me to my next set of questions...
>>
>> 1) Can WinXP be "activated" more than once on the same PC?
>> If so, is there a limit to the number of installs?
>>
>> 2) Can Norton Internet Security 2006 ( product registration and 1
>> anti-virus subscription) be installed in both OS Installs?
>> I assume I'll need to run "Norton Live Update" from both installs.
>>
>> Any help and ideas anyone has to offer would be appreciated!
>>
>> Best regards and Happy Holidays,
>>
>> Richard in Va.
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