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How to create a multi-boot system with Redmond(XP)

Install-procedure using 2 HDD's

Install-procedure using 1 HDD

It's problematic to install Windows on an existing partition-structure, even if you reserved a seperate NTFS/FAT32 partition to install Windows XP on. The problem is that the XP-install disk fails to boot if there is an existing Arch-MBR. There are solutions for this, which are being discussed in the subsections below.


Arch first, then Redmond

There are some tricks to bypass the Redmond boot-cd black-screen. If you have a Desktop pc, you can remove the HDD-cable so it doesn't detect the other partitions(and then plug back in). On a laptop this is much harder to do. I didn't figure out other working procedures, so this section needs some updating.

Redmond first, then Arch

Clean all partitions with cfdisk, load the Redmond boot-cd, and reserve some space for it. Install Redmond. Reboot with Arch-setup disk. Create a boot and home partition. Load /arch/setup.

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