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I have 7GB Laptop with win98 that I want to partition into the following:
C: 1GB - WIN98 FAT (PRIMARY)
D: 1GB - W2K FAT
E: 1GB - NT WORKSTATION FAT
F: 1GB - FAT
G: 1.5 - NTFS
H: 1.5 - NTFS
The reason why I am doing this is to try the OS's into different environments and also the lack of machines to do so.
1- If I format the HD to repartition I will loose al my drivers, etc... The problem is that I don't have a CD that came with the Laptop to replace the drivers. How can make sure that I can backup all the drivers (LCD, CDROM, etc..)needed before I format to repartition?
2- Do you agree the above partition is ok to deploy under the circumstances? If not what would you do?
Thanks
Lagruga
C: 1GB - WIN98 FAT (PRIMARY)
D: 1GB - W2K FAT
E: 1GB - NT WORKSTATION FAT
F: 1GB - FAT
G: 1.5 - NTFS
H: 1.5 - NTFS
The reason why I am doing this is to try the OS's into different environments and also the lack of machines to do so.
1- If I format the HD to repartition I will loose al my drivers, etc... The problem is that I don't have a CD that came with the Laptop to replace the drivers. How can make sure that I can backup all the drivers (LCD, CDROM, etc..)needed before I format to repartition?
2- Do you agree the above partition is ok to deploy under the circumstances? If not what would you do?
Thanks
Lagruga
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Wakeup
This is what I had in mind:
F: Applications for win98
G: and H: is to develop skills using W2K and NT folder/file security/sharing etc...
The OS running at the moment is win98 and it was sharing the same partition with W2K (which I have removed now), so I know I won't have any incompatibilities using W2K. I will have to check NT though. Now, how can I get those drivers (specially video) that I have at the moment back into the Laptop after reformat? This is my biggest worry at the moment because I don't have the media for it. All I know is the manufacturer (ATI Technologies). I have found the .inf file (Display Info file for the driver) and it shows the list of drivers as below:
--------------------------
; ATI Display Information file : MACXW4.INF
; INF file for mach64 MACXW4 display driver.
; Manufacturer: ATI Technologies Inc.
--------------------------
[version]
Class=DISPLAY
signature="$Windows 95$"
Provider=%Mfg%
[SourceDisksNames]
1="ATI Video drivers disk # 1",,1
2="ATI Video drivers disk # 2",,2
[SourceDisksFiles]
macxw4.drv=1
atihal64.dll=1
atidpp.dll=1
atipita.dll=1
atictl32.dll=1
aticwdde.dll=1
atipr.exe=1
ati64hlp.exe=1
atiht.dll=1
atitask.exe=1
atiuinst.exe=1
atidev.dll=1
atidpdef.rsc=1
atipxdef.rsc=1
and the file goes on and on...
This is what I had in mind:
F: Applications for win98
G: and H: is to develop skills using W2K and NT folder/file security/sharing etc...
The OS running at the moment is win98 and it was sharing the same partition with W2K (which I have removed now), so I know I won't have any incompatibilities using W2K. I will have to check NT though. Now, how can I get those drivers (specially video) that I have at the moment back into the Laptop after reformat? This is my biggest worry at the moment because I don't have the media for it. All I know is the manufacturer (ATI Technologies). I have found the .inf file (Display Info file for the driver) and it shows the list of drivers as below:
--------------------------
; ATI Display Information file : MACXW4.INF
; INF file for mach64 MACXW4 display driver.
; Manufacturer: ATI Technologies Inc.
--------------------------
[version]
Class=DISPLAY
signature="$Windows 95$"
Provider=%Mfg%
[SourceDisksNames]
1="ATI Video drivers disk # 1",,1
2="ATI Video drivers disk # 2",,2
[SourceDisksFiles]
macxw4.drv=1
atihal64.dll=1
atidpp.dll=1
atipita.dll=1
atictl32.dll=1
aticwdde.dll=1
atipr.exe=1
ati64hlp.exe=1
atiht.dll=1
atitask.exe=1
atiuinst.exe=1
atidev.dll=1
atidpdef.rsc=1
atipxdef.rsc=1
and the file goes on and on...
Actually what is the brand and model of your laptop. Most of the drivers are probably available on the manufacturing website. However Win2k or Win NT4.0 drivers may be harder to come by. Depends on if they manufactured drivers for them. Laptop drivers are harder to come by than normal drivers. Check the website of the manufacturer and you may find a variety of drivers. And perhaps not. But is worth a look.
Have you considered a tool like PowerQuests Partition Magic?
http://www.powerquest.com/partitionmagic/pmdetails.cfm
It may allow you to avoid reformatting you drive in order to set the partitions the way you want.
http://www.powerquest.com/partitionmagic/pmdetails.cfm
It may allow you to avoid reformatting you drive in order to set the partitions the way you want.
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I believe i had suggested some good information. But have not had much response as of late. His laptop is fairly small for what he wants to do. Specially for a laptop. Anyway about drivers, that may be a tougher issue. You may want to check out the factory/manufacturer website for drivers. Realize that on your laptop there may not be some drivers for the specific OS' you plan to install. So good luck.
It also looks like there are a few more questions left open:
https://www.experts-exchange.com/questions/20323961/MANAGING-NT4.html
Nothing major...but maybe someone should check em out again?
https://www.experts-exchange.com/questions/20286994/Points-forJMelchhammer.html
https://www.experts-exchange.com/questions/20323961/MANAGING-NT4.html
Nothing major...but maybe someone should check em out again?
https://www.experts-exchange.com/questions/20286994/Points-forJMelchhammer.html
ASKER
Wakeup I am really sorry for the delay on this.
I really needed a Wakeup call I guess. Yes, you have given not all the information I needed but enough to resolve my issues. The rest I had to find out myself and it has worked out ok. Once again thanks for your help and sorry for the delay.
Lagruga
I really needed a Wakeup call I guess. Yes, you have given not all the information I needed but enough to resolve my issues. The rest I had to find out myself and it has worked out ok. Once again thanks for your help and sorry for the delay.
Lagruga
no problem. Glad i can help point you to the right direction.
ASKER
This is what I had in mind:
F: Applications for win98
G: and H: is to develop skills using W2K and NT folder/file security/sharing etc...
The OS running at the moment is win98 and it was sharing the same partition with W2K (which I have removed now), so I know I won't have any incompatibilities using W2K. I will have to check NT though. Now, how can I get those drivers (specially video) that I have at the moment back into the Laptop after reformat? This is my biggest worry at the moment because I don't have the media for it. All I know is the manufacturer (ATI Technologies). I have found the .inf file (Display Info file for the driver) and it shows the list of drivers as below:
--------------------------
; ATI Display Information file : MACXW4.INF
; INF file for mach64 MACXW4 display driver.
; Manufacturer: ATI Technologies Inc.
--------------------------
[version]
Class=DISPLAY
signature="$Windows 95$"
Provider=%Mfg%
[SourceDisksNames]
1="ATI Video drivers disk # 1",,1
2="ATI Video drivers disk # 2",,2
[SourceDisksFiles]
macxw4.drv=1
atihal64.dll=1
atidpp.dll=1
atipita.dll=1
atictl32.dll=1
aticwdde.dll=1
atipr.exe=1
ati64hlp.exe=1
atiht.dll=1
atitask.exe=1
atiuinst.exe=1
atidev.dll=1
atidpdef.rsc=1
atipxdef.rsc=1
and the file goes on and on...