ScanMan wrote:

> Back up any vitally important data. Although it's possible to install
> Win2K w/o messing up your linux partition, Microsoft repeatedly tries to
> trick you into erasing it. When you are done installing W2K and you want
> GRUB back, boot from the Mandrake CD, hit F1, and type "rescue". You can
> then re-install GRUB.
>
> On Thu, 2001-12-13 at 02:01, Rodd Ahrenstorff wrote:
> > First:
> > Response to an older email: I was the newbie who brought the CD duplication
> > unit to the install fest...your certainly welcome.  If we need it for other
> > events, please feel free to ask.  It shouldn't be too much trouble using it
> > again in the future.
> >
> > Second:
> > I run Mandrake 8.1 (hda) dual booting Win2k (hdc) with GRUB.  I seem to have
> > a problem with my Win2k install.  Corrupt dll files etc.. preventing it from
> > booting properly.  Can I simply reinstall Win2k on it's respective HD without
> > affecting the GRUB boot loader?  Thanks for your help...
>
>

Actually I just did exactly that (almost)  I have a triple boot system
Linux/Win2k/Win98
I booted into 98, nuked the 2k install, pointed 98 at the setup on the 2k CD and
away
we went.  Never touched lilo at all.  YMMV
RS

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