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    Win xp install trouble:

    HP pavilion 8130
    XP Pro
    avg free-spybot S&D-adaware
    2 new hard drives WD scorpio 120gb EIDE

    OK, I installed both hard drives, and got the xp onto the C drive, and got up and running. Everything works fine.
    I then attempted to format the second or "D" drive. When I put the disc in it started set up. I didn't see any choice of where.
    At the end of the set up it asked if I wanted to repair or install windows or quit. It only listed the C drive, so I hit esc and popped out the disc.
    The computer restarted, and now it wants to know which operating system to start.
    1. Windows XP
    2. Windows set up.

    I don't understand how to make it format the D drive without affecting the C drive.
    Also, now how to get the start up back to normal.
    Can someone help?
    Jim

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    OK, I found out how to rename and format the D drive. It's formatting even as I type right now.
    I still need to get the start up back to normal. Will I have to re-format the C drive and reinstall windows again?
    Jim

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    no, there's a "windows startup" menu in one of the msconfig area's that states which drive: folder/boot menu etc... It's just a matter of changing the boot menu; I will try to get more info for you in a little bit.. [edit] well, I didnt' find much about an issue regarding setup being added to the boot menu; but I did find some info by searching support.microsoft.com for boot.ini I found the folling info that might be usefull to you editing boot.ini winXP

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    thanks, got it
    jim

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