How to dual boot windows 7 and linux?

wildsniper · 04-22-2010, 03:26 AM

Hey guys,

I have a notebook which has Windows 7 installed on it now, I would like to add linux on it, how can I do that.

Thanks a lot.

ctkroeker · 04-22-2010, 07:25 AM

Have you tried searching? http://lmgtfy.com/?q=dual+boot+windows+7+linux

Basically it's a matter of resizing the Windows partition and installing your Linux distro of choice. Although, depending on the distro, you might have some issues getting the boot menu to display Windows 7 as an option.

tommcd · 04-23-2010, 09:42 AM

Ubuntu user and grub guru Herman has several detailed tutorials for dual booting
Ubuntu + Windows 7:
http://members.iinet.net/~herman546/
Scroll down to the section "Ubuntu 'Desktop CD' installation guides"
Hope this helps.

Jeeper98 · 05-13-2010, 09:15 PM

If you want to run Ubuntu 8.04 or newer just download Wubi.exe and let it run, it will take about 20 MIN depending on the machine, good luck

"One Day Windows Will Be Broken, Oh They Already are With Vista"

bvkim · 05-14-2010, 10:04 AM

Simply just insert your Linux CD, then create a new partition.
Install your Linux then setup your Grub Boot Loader.
If you don't want to use Grub then you might want to use some boot loader available for Win such as EasyBCD or Wubi