>
> Hello Javier!
>
> You can install ReactOS and Windows on different partitions of the same
> harddisk and both should work fine.
>
> But there are a few restrictions imposed by ReactOS and Setup:
> 1) If you are using Windows Vista or Windows 7, ReactOS Setup cannot add
> an Entry to the BCD (Boot Configuration Database). Adding an Entry
> manually might work. OTOH, ReactOS adds an Entry to the boot.ini (used
> by all Windows versions up to XP) file automatically if it finds this
> file upon setup.
>
> 2) ReactOS needs to write to boot.ini. If Windows is installes on an
> NTFS partition, you will have to add a Boot Entry manually because
> ReactOS cannot write to this file.
>
> 3) Right now, ReactOS has some issues accessing logical drives in
> extended partitions. These need to be fixed first.
>
> I did not test this with a recent version, so other restrictions might
> apply or ReactOS might fail for other reasons. But if you have an unused
> harddisk, you might want to try it.
>
> But be warned: Do not try this with a harddisk that hat you use to work
> with! ALL DATA ON THAT DISC MIGHT GET LOST!!!!
>
> Regards,
> Eric
>
>
> Javier Agustėn Fernāndez Arroyo wrote:
> > Hello devs,
> > Few users at spanish ReactOS blog (
http://reactos.wordpress.com ) are
> > asking about having both Windows and ReactOS installed in different
> > partitions at the same time...
> >
> > And i wanted you to answer, rather than me... :P
> >
> > What would you say? Is it currently possible?
> >
> >
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