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How can I use the Windows NT loader to boot FreeBSD?

Disks, Filesystems, and Boot Loaders
The general idea is that you copy the first sector of your native root FreeBSD partition into a file in the DOS/Windows NT partition. Assuming you name that file something like c:\bootsect.bsd (inspired by c:\bootsect.dos), you can then edit the c:\boot.ini file to come up with something like this: [boot loader] timeout=30 default=multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(1)\WINDOWS [operating systems] multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(1)\WINDOWS="Windows NT" C:\BOOTSECT.

How can I use MS Windows' NT Loader to boot Solaris/x86?

Solaris on Intel - x86 FAQ
The general idea is that you copy the first sector of your native root Solaris/x86 partition into a file in the DOS/NT partition. Assuming you name that file something like c:\bootsect.sun (inspired by c:\bootsect.dos) you can then edit the c:\boot.ini file (copy boot.ini to boot.

How can I use the GRUB boot loader to boot Amithlon, QNX, Linux and/or Windows?

VMC.de Amithlon/XL Homepage - Amithlon FAQ Pages
DISCLAIMER: Messing around with boot loader issues can make your harddisks unbootable. Please make backups before doing so. Please install a new boot loader only when you really now what you do. We reject any responsibility for damages that may occur on your system. GRUB - the GRand Unified Bootloader - needs to access some files in order to run. Its best you place them on a small - 50MB is enough even for further extensions - FAT 16/32 partition.

What is Windows NT?

Environment settings set by a batch file are not working.
Windows NT (both the Workstation and Server) is a 32-bit Operating System. It is a preemptive, multi-tasking Operating System, which means that the Operating System controls allocation of CPU time, not the applications, stopping one application from hanging the OS. NT supports multiple CPU's giving true Multi-tasking, using symmetrical multiprocessing, meaning the processors share all tasks, as opposed to asymmetrical multiprocessing, where the OS uses one CPU and the applications another.

Why does FreeBSD's boot loader display ''Read error'' and stop after the BIOS screen?

Frequently Asked Questions for FreeBSD 2.X, 3.X and 4.X
FreeBSD's boot loader is incorrectly recognizing the hard drive's geometry. This must be manually set within fdisk when creating or modifying FreeBSD's slice. The correct drive geometry values can be found within the machine's BIOS. Look for the number of cylinders, heads and sectors for the particular drive. A dialog will pop up requesting the number of cylinders, heads and sectors. Type the numbers found from the BIOS separates by forward slashes.

How can I use the Solaris boot manager to boot Windows NT?

Solaris on Intel - x86 FAQ
Solaris boot manager will be the master boot controler, but then choose partition 1 to boot NT (yes that is right, not 2). Then the NT boot manager will come to life, allowing you to select either DOS (partition 1) or NT (partition 2). Note that Solaris is the active partition.

What is the NT Boot Process?

Environment settings set by a batch file are not working.
Boot.ini - This is read-only system file, used to build the Boot Loader Operating System Selection menu on Intel x86-based computers Ntdetect.com - This is a hidden, read-only system file used to examine the hardware available and to build a hardware list. Ntldr starts the appropriate minifile system drivers. Minifile system drivers are built into Ntldr and can read FAT or NTFS For other operating system, Ntldr loads and runs Bootsect.dos and passes control to it.

Can I use PGP for Windows NT?

Soupermail Frequently Asked Questions
Under UNIX, there's a PGP command line utility (pgpe) which does the encryption. However, under NT, PGP 5 is GUI based only. PGP 6.5.1 brings back the command line, but I haven't got it to work in conjunction with Soupermail yet. All is not lost though, as you can use the DOS version of PGP 5 under NT. A couple of caveats; Use an up to date version of perl. Activestate build 509 hung when calling PGP 5, build 518 seemed fine.

Should I use a Unix (Linux, SunOS, BSD, etc.) or Windows NT (Windows 2000) based server?

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Which operating system you decide to use should depend on what features you need. For example, if you are already using IIS, ASP, VBScript, Windows Media, Microsoft Access, Microsoft SQL Server, or Visual InterDev, and you don't have the time to learn Unix-based solutions, you'll have to choose a Windows NT or Windows 2000-based host. Just because your desktop is Windows-based doesn't mean you should use a Windows host.

Boot Disk. Can I create a Windows 2000 or NT 4.0 boot disk?

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You cannot create a boot disk with Windows 2000 or NT, but you can use a boot disk created by Windows 95 or 98 to recognize your NWDVDPR. Note: If your file system is NTFS, you will not be able to read data on your hard drive when using the boot disk.

How can I use Linux LILO boot loader to boot Solaris/x86?

Solaris on Intel - x86 FAQ
Add something like this to your /etc/lilo.conf file under linux and rerun /sbin/lilo. Note that Solaris *MUST* be the active partition, on either the primary or another another hard drive. To use LILO with Solaris on the primary partition, install LILO in the MBR and mark the solaris partition as active. In this example Solaris is on your second hard drive (hence the "loader" line): other = /dev/hdb1 loader = /boot/chain.

Can I dual boot in Windows 2000?

ActiveWin.com: Microsoft Windows 2000 - Frequently Asked Que...
You can configure your computer to start Windows 2000, Windows NT, and either Windows 95 or Windows 98. However, you cannot configure a computer to multiple boot Windows 95 and Windows 98. Both Windows 95 and Windows 98 use the same boot file. Therefore, multiple booting Windows 95 and Windows 98 at the same time is not supported. Your installations are less prone to problems if you install Windows 95 or Windows 98 before you install Windows NT and Windows 2000.

How do I install Windows 95 or Windows NT on a PowerStation?

FAQ's Frequently Asked Questions
When I installed Windows NT on my PC9 on the first reboot, it rebooted to Invalid Page Fault in the NTOSKERNEL.EXE error "Blue Screen of Death" memory error screen.

I have a front loader or High Efficiency washer. What detergent should I use?

Fuzzi Bunz FAQ, Troubleshooting, Warranty Information and Ca...
Any washing detergent recommended by Fuzzi Bunz should be adequate; however using 1/6 of the recommended amount is required for a front loader. If there are too many suds, reduce your amount of liquid, if the diapers are not getting clean enough, increase your liquid.
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