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by graemeduncan

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Hi, how do I configure my PC for dual boot? I currently run Windows Me and want to install another OS on my Hard disk but am a bit unsure of how to go about this.

I have partitioned my HD appropriately but not sure where to go now.

TAI

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by pdcoop

Firstly, what OS are you trying to Install as Dual Boot?

You need to make sure the Partition you are Installing the OS to is the correct File format for the OS! eg; Fat/Fat32/NTFS etc.

You can use Bootmanagers to control how the system boots up and which OS is the Primary Boot!

Depending upon the OS you want to install, the above is all you have to do apart from Installling the OS to the Partition!

All you need to do is is boot the OS and Install It (Depends on the OS) some will require that you boot ME, then run the Install from within ME! This can be a little tricky, but without more detail from you as to the OS you are planning to install, It is dificult to advise you as to what method to use.

by parvus1202

If you plan to install Win2k or XP, upon inserting the installation disc, a window will pop up asking if you want to upgrade or install another OS on the other partition. Just click install another OS. Newer unit, bought in any computer store, not built your own, usually have already partitioned, with drive c/ & d/. And follow on screen instructions when installing. Upon reboot you will see 2 OSes, use your up/down key to choose which you want to run. Remember that you need to re-install all drivers on your new OS.

by dmiles

See the following sites on dual boot setup
1)http://windows.about.com/cs/dualboot
2)www.tweak3d.net/articles/howtodualboot
3)www.2fastcpu.com/dualboot/page1/html

by graemeduncan

I am planning to install Red Hat Linux on the other partitions and have (hopefully) created all the partitons I require.
Once I install RH should I be offered which OS I wish to boot each time the PC is booted up or do I need to do anything with the MBR?

by jcmcintyre

This is not difficult with the new Linux distributions. Assuming you Windows doesn't take up the whole hdd, just run the linus install program, and create the linux partitions required.

If you Windows setup does occupt the whole hdd, mandrake Linux is your best bet. Mandrake comes with Partition Magic, which runs during the install process, and allows you to resize existing partitions non-destructively.

If you're new to Linux, Mandrake also provides a lot of easy-to-use configuration tools, and is one of the better distributions available for desktioi use

Cheers

jim

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