read the previous threads. its all here at http://www.geocities.com/epark/linux/grub-w2k-HOWTO.html failing that the easiest way to dual boot is with a Linux boot loader. Andrew -----Original Message----- From: fedora-list-bounces@xxxxxxxxxx [mailto:fedora-list-bounces@xxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of Paul Sent: 29 July 2004 11:59 To: For users of Fedora Core releases Subject: Re: Dual boot with windows xp Hi, > How would I modify the boot.ini file to boot fedora? You don't. You install FC first, then XP (if you're using the 2.6 kernel, apply the 2.6 dual boot patches) and then use grub as the boot loader. From painful memory, Win only allows Win to load - remember, unlike M$, linux recognises the lesser operating systems. I think M$ doesn't as other than Sinclair ZX Basic, there isn't a lesser OS than Windows! TTFN Paul -- "Look. If you had one shot, one opportunity, to seize everything you ever wanted. One moment to capture or would you just let it slip?" - Marshall Mathers III (Lose Yourself)