I have a dual disk (each is also partitioned) machine that runs NT in the root drive. I've since loaded XP on another drive (not the root), and now have no need for NT.

The machine is a couple years old, and has lots of shit on it, so I wanted to reformat the root drive, then reload XP on the root, then get all the drivers and ap data files and stuff from the other drive. I vaguely remember that the root drive can't be disturbed by an O/S running on another drive, so I haven't touched it as of yet.

Any suggestions on how to pull this off, would be greatly appreciated.

backup the drivers and ap data files and all that stuff. Then format the NT disk, install XP, and then pop in the cd/tape and install the drivers and stuff.
Im sure there's and easier way...but I bet that'll work.

Your post was sorta confusing, but how id go about it is switch my BIOS to load from my 2nd drive and format the main one from that, then go ahead with your loading XP on the root drive...

If your OS has a prob with that for some reason GET A BOOT DISK! there are many wonderful flavors at www.bootdisk.com I like the 98SE.

-Chibi