XP not recognizing previous programs after install

[lennitard]

Hey guys.I just installed XP Pro on my larger(20 g) E: partition on my hard drive.I was previously running ME on my smaller(3 g)c: partition.When I turn the computer on now it goes right into XP but doesn't recognize any programs from the C: partition.The most important thing I need is for XP to recognize all the previous "stuff" from Outlook(my wifes e-mails,etc) and My Documents.Most of the other programs I can probably re-install.Thanx in advance for your help.My wife will kill me if I don't get all her info accessable.

 

[bacillus]

you won't be able to run programs which were only installed on ME while using xp.
that being said, when you boot up you should get a choice of the 2 OS in which to boot to.
the default is xp so when you see the bootmenu use your down arrow key to set it to Microsoft Windows then hit enter.

 

[lennitard]

I'm not getting the choice of the 2 operating systems.I also am trying the files and settings transfer wizard in XP,but I first need to start ME,which I can't start.Any other way to start ME?I tried booting from the CD but that didn't work either.Hitting F8 also does not give me the option of choosing ME. Thanx.

 

[jfunk]

Just import your outlook stuff over. Your My Docs folder should be unchanged.




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[wjsulliv]

Read some of the faq articles about dual booting and see if you can recover your ability to boot Me.