I want to have two Operating systems in my computer. I don’t know the process, so I am seeking help from you. My friends also failed to help me out. Can you please help me out to learn the process? I have Windows XP as my existing OS, how can I install the Linux as my second OS?
Is the Process Simple?
The process is simple, but you will have to learn it properly before employing. I will discuss two methods of installing two separate operating systems in your computer. Both methods are quite easy, only the steps should be remembered properly.
How to Install Two OS in My Computer?
You can configure a dual-boot system by adding a new hard drive. This is the simplest way of making space for Linux OS. After adding the new hard drive, you will have to start the installation of the Linux program. After initiating the installation program, you must make that you are selecting the newly added hard drive for installing the Linux and not the one used by the Windows XP.
You can also make your system a dual-boot one, by making partitions of the hard drive. For instance, your Windows OS has C: and E: as two hard drives. This may either indicate to separate drives or parts of a single hard drive created by partition. You can install the Linux OS on the E:. Let us now discuss the process of installing Linux.
First you will have to copy all the files which you need to save from E: to any other location. Then begin the installation program of Linux. Ensure that the Linux OS is installed in the E: i.e. the partitioned hard drive. Note that the Linux differentiates between the disk partitions and the hard drives. Thus, If the C: and the D: on your PC are to two different hard drives, it will be recognized as hdb and hda (IDE) or sdb and sda (SCSI) by this installation program. Choose the sdb or hdb installing the installation program. I think this process will not appear very hard for you to perform by your own. If so, please take help from experts. You will be able to select the OS of your choice, once you have installed the Linux. You will get two separate logging in screens for Windows XP and Linux OS.
Thanks for providing the simple tips to remember. I have often read something related to Virtual Booting or Virtual OS (using XP on Vista). Can you please provide details about it ?
Also, is it possible to install Mac on a Non-Mac PC ?
do you know how to install vista and XP ?
I think thats a complicated process.. XP on Vista.. please write about it 😉
Dude the process is very easy ….first two to three partition in your hard disk.Now install XP in you first partition i.e(c-drive) because xp is dominating.After that install vista in another partition and enjoy!!!
Dude we can easily install vista above XP by using the app called Easy BCD which writes the MBR file of win vista to xp drive.
Thanks Amit for giving us so useful posts 😀
I would also like to know how to install Mac on a Non-Mac PC ?
i guess this thread is most proberly dead now but anyways to install a duel boot operating is simple just split your partition into two segments install the most recent software ie (using vista and xp ) vista once the process is installed simply start the process again installing on the other partition and you will be given a start operating system screen on boot up.
Also there is a program release by sun microsystems (makers of java) called virtual pc and that allows you to install an operating system virtually on your computer without actually installing it. works with driver support upto windows 7 ultimate
Also if your not too sure about partitioning windows vista comes with a easy partion guide during install.
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i wat 2 install LINUX operating saystem,but in my computer already vesta home primimum is installed so how can install both the OS ?? plzz reply me as soon as possible !
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I have three partitions in my PC Hard Drive. I installed XP in one partition and window 7 in the other. it worked properly. again I repeat the installation method of two OS one one hard drive, but this time there is no option at the start up to choose an OS to run and the last installed OS has becom default. If some one guides me to use to OS systems as I did earlier, i would be thankful a lot. kifayat Malakand Pakistan
this web site is very useful, i want to know about many things i.e why we are installing 2 operating system , what’s the use.
* i want to reinstall windows xp os i dont have cd where can i download it for free and how to do so.
dude you can just use microsoft virtual pc to install 2 operating systems….
So how is Ubuntu an open source program and how does it work?
This is leading information. Thanks for the benefit of sharing.
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