OS program to OS program

[Homestead]

I have got a dual boot on my system, may I ask if and how it is possible for me to run a program from this OS when I am using another OS ?

Thanks a lot,

Regards,

homestead

[Andreas Masur]

What? Your PC can only run one operating system at the time (disregarding virtual machines here), so I honestly do not understand the question... :confused:

[Homestead]

Originally posted by Andreas Masur
What? Your PC can only run one operating system at the time (disregarding virtual machines here), so I honestly do not understand the question... :confused:
I am really sorry and thanks for your questions which mean I can understand what I mean but it s really hard for readers to undestand...(The main point in writing a book)...:)

I meant for example, I am using WinMe (old), and I also installed W2K on the same computer, my question is how can I run a program in W2K when I am using WinMe ?

+I said winMe old because I bought this computer years ago, but I still dont change its OS into another one yet, and I have some programs that are able to run on WinMe(win98 and earlier) only, True, another the reason is that I already get used to it, and I mnot in computer field, what I use daily is some of those programs, Word, and Excel to write report. Economics has nothing about computer+

My question here might sound really like dumb, but I still think there are some programs that can run in both OS.es at the same time, and I am wondering what they are in the hope of getting some help from someone nice like you, my energic Andreas...:)

Could you help me now ? :)

Thanks a lot,

Regards,

Fiona

[Andreas Masur]

Originally posted by Homestead
My question here might sound really like dumb, but I still think there are some programs that can run in both OS.es at the same time, and I am wondering what they are in the hope of getting some help from someone nice like you, my energic Andreas...:)

Well...simple answer...a program cannot run at the same time on two different operating systems...at least not, unless they are on the same PC.

Of course, you can simulate that by running one operating system in a virtual environment...

[Homestead]

Originally posted by Andreas Masur
Well...simple answer...a program cannot run at the same time on two different operating systems...at least not, unless they are on the same PC.

Of course, you can simulate that by running one operating system in a virtual environment...
But my Win2000 based CD Creator doesnt run on WinXP ?
I dont know why ?
Do you know why ?
Do I have to install it on XP too ?
It consumes memory...

Thanks Andreas alot, :)

Regards,

Homestead

[Andreas Masur]

Originally posted by Homestead
But my Win2000 based CD Creator doesnt run on WinXP ?
I dont know why ?
Do you know why ?
Do I have to install it on XP too ?
It consumes memory...

Well...I do not know what 'CD Creator' is, thus...what does happen? Does it startup? Does it nothing? If it is your application, simply debug into the creation of the application (e.g. 'InitInstance()')...

[Homestead]

Originally posted by Andreas Masur
Well...I do not know what 'CD Creator' is, thus...what does happen? Does it startup? Does it nothing? If it is your application, simply debug into the creation of the application (e.g. 'InitInstance()')...
:( Andreas, I m not joking, :( True,
I was trying to run it in Xp but it failed.

Thanks for so many irrelevant questions...

Still Regards though,

Fiona

[mdmd]

If you want to save space, you can try to install it, when you're
logged in on XP, to the same directory as the WIN2000 install. I
would suspect that it just needs its entries in the registry or the
documentsandsettings directory of the logged on user.

[Homestead]

Originally posted by mdmd
If you want to save space, you can try to install it, when you're
logged in on XP, to the same directory as the WIN2000 install. I
would suspect that it just needs its entries in the registry or the
documentsandsettings directory of the logged on user.
Really ??? That is possible ???
I thought that I was only allowed to install OS.es in different drives

I didnt know that, :)

Thanks mdmd alot for your help,

Regards,
Fiona

[Andreas Masur]

Originally posted by mdmd
If you want to save space, you can try to install it, when you're
logged in on XP, to the same directory as the WIN2000 install. I
would suspect that it just needs its entries in the registry or the
documentsandsettings directory of the logged on user.
Note though, that Microsoft does not recommend that with dual boot system running Windows XP...

[mdmd]

Originally posted by Andreas Masur
Note though, that Microsoft does not recommend that with dual boot system running Windows XP...
Seems ok to dual boot them (http://www.microsoft.com/windows2000/techinfo/administration/management/mltiboot.asp). Their file
settings and transfer wizard looks like it can help make it easier.
I've never dual booted xp before, so I can only google info. Thats
why I said try to install it - I don't know what xp is going to
do to the directory or files; but its worth a try I guess. Of course
I'm not the one that would have to backtrack when it fails :thumb:

I used to multi-boot but years ago switched to multi-drives
instead.

[Homestead]

Originally posted by mdmd
I used to multi-boot but years ago switched to multi-drives
instead.
mdmd, what did you mean by that ?

Thanks,

Regards,

[mdmd]

I mean each os is on its own bootable harddrive. You can either
switch the cable before you turn the machine on or use one
of these (http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/searchtools/item-Details.asp?EdpNo=370097&sku=R75-2000%20P)
I had too many issues with dual booting especially when I had
different language OSs - like my japanese IE using english fonts
:rolleyes:

[Homestead]

Originally posted by mdmd
I mean each os is on its own bootable harddrive. You can either
switch the cable before you turn the machine on or use one
of these (http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/searchtools/item-Details.asp?EdpNo=370097&sku=R75-2000%20P)
I had too many issues with dual booting especially when I had
different language OSs - like my japanese IE using english fonts
:)
What happens again ?
"In Rome do as the Roman do" :)

Regards,

Fiona

+I didnt answer. Thinking is free, right ?+