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I have 4 partitions on my hdd:
hda1 - primary - linux ext3
hda2 - primary - linux swap
hda3 - primary - fat32 - win 98
hda5 - logical - fat32
hda6 - logical - fat32
I have windows XP on hda5 but I don't know to make it start. If I add
other = /dev/hda5
label = WinXP
table = /dev/hda
in lilo.conf I get an error when I run lilo.
Could you help me to add Windows XP?
Thanks!
Originally posted by thundershtorm I have windows XP on hda5 but I don't know to make it start.
I don't think Windows is all that thrilled about being booted from an extended partition. I believe you need to work a little magic since Windows thinks it's the one and only OS, so why would you ever consider putting it out there in an extended partition?
The best tutorial I've found on multibooting, including booting Windows from an extended partition, is at http://www.goodells.net/multiboot/ This tutorial will explain how multibooting works, not give you a step-by-step guide. I've never booted Windows from an extended partition myself, but that exact issue is included in the tutorial.
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