Quote Originally Posted by Duddled
yes my main problem was i couldnt understand how to use Smart Boot Manager

i think i am working it out but if someone could outline the finer points that would be great because i couldnt really understand the documentation for it

thanks for the sugestion though
Here's detailed instructions:
  • Download the version of the installer for your OS.

    Run it once, from a DOS command prompt, to see the options, run it a second time with a blank floppy in the drive giving it the correct options to write to a floppy.

    Reboot your system from the floppy.

    Pick booting from the CD from the menu.

That's really all there is to it, omitting the even easier approach of installing SBM to the hard disk MBR. What part are you having problems with?