Dual Booting OS

Lucaio · 30-12-08, 06:30 PM

Right I have two hard drives in my PC, I would like to install separate OS' on them.
How would I go about doing this, would I just install them as normal just change the directory to the relevant hard drive on the install?
Would this enable me to choose which OS to use when the PC boots up?

Ilikefree · 30-12-08, 06:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Lucaio

Right I have two hard drives in my PC, I would like to install separate OS' on them.
How would I go about doing this, would I just install them as normal just change the directory to the relevant hard drive on the install?
Would this enable me to choose which OS to use when the PC boots up?

You just install it as usual and choose the hard drive.

Yes, if you dualboot xp and vista, it says

Earlier version of Windows
Windows Vista

and you just chose your OS.

Lucaio · 30-12-08, 06:34 PM

Ah cool thanks!

messyhead · 07-01-09, 04:17 PM

Is it XP and Vista your installing?

Lucaio · 07-01-09, 04:35 PM

Vista and Windows 7.
I've done it now and it works a treat!

messyhead · 07-01-09, 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Lucaio

Vista and Windows 7.
I've done it now and it works a treat!

Ooo, Windows 7. Is that the Beta or RC1? How do you get a hold of that? Wouldn't mind wrapping my System Tester chops round it.

LiamGTR · 07-01-09, 04:40 PM

What are the benefits of dual booting? All I see is a waste of potential spac you would be using with one OS

grabrail · 07-01-09, 04:40 PM

1 tip, make sure you install the oldest O/S first.

When you install the new one it updates some boot files and if you do it the other way round, it kills the newer installation.

Lucaio · 07-01-09, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by messyhead

Ooo, Windows 7. Is that the Beta or RC1? How do you get a hold of that? Wouldn't mind wrapping my System Tester chops round it.

Beta Build 7000, I would tell you where I got it from but that would be breaking the rules if you get my drift...

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Originally Posted by LiamGTR

What are the benefits of dual booting? All I see is a waste of potential spac you would be using with one OS

I had a spare HDD, so I thought I'd give Windows 7 a try. The HDD wasn't being used anyway so I effectively didn't waste any space!

messyhead · 07-01-09, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Lucaio

Beta Build 7000, I would tell you where I got it from but that would be breaking the rules if you get my drift...

I had a spare HDD, so I thought I'd give Windows 7 a try. The HDD wasn't being used anyway so I effectively didn't waste any space!

That's a pity. Does that mean it's not legit, or are you registered for the beta? PM me if you want.

Have you thought about using Virtual Box to run a virtual desktop instead? I've got that running on Vista with Win Xp so I can use IE6 for checking websites.

Ilikefree · 07-01-09, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by messyhead

That's a pity. Does that mean it's not legit, or are you registered for the beta? PM me if you want.

Have you thought about using Virtual Box to run a virtual desktop instead? I've got that running on Vista with Win Xp so I can use IE6 for checking websites.

Using Virtual Box gives you no aero! Jamie loves aero!

Lucaio · 07-01-09, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by messyhead

That's a pity. Does that mean it's not legit, or are you registered for the beta? PM me if you want.

Have you thought about using Virtual Box to run a virtual desktop instead? I've got that running on Vista with Win Xp so I can use IE6 for checking websites.

I think it is legit, seeing as the beta only lasts for 30 days. But there is a way of getting it to last forever which obviously isn't legit.
Yeah I thought about running it virtually but I decide to use my unused Hard drive.

messyhead · 07-01-09, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Lucaio

I think it is legit, seeing as the beta only lasts for 30 days. But there is a way of getting it to last forever which obviously isn't legit.
Yeah I thought about running it virtually but I decide to use my unused Hard drive.

Think I've just found what you're on about as well. Might try and get it downloaded tonight and try it on Virtual Box.

omairt · 07-01-09, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Lucaio

I think it is legit, seeing as the beta only lasts for 30 days. But there is a way of getting it to last forever which obviously isn't legit.
Yeah I thought about running it virtually but I decide to use my unused Hard drive.

It's not exactly legit, it's the beta meant to be for selected testers.

rob7b · 08-01-09, 09:47 PM

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Originally Posted by omairt

It's not exactly legit, it's the beta meant to be for selected testers.

doesnt windows 7 go public tomorrow anyway?

Ilikefree · 08-01-09, 10:02 PM

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Originally Posted by rob7b

doesnt windows 7 go public tomorrow anyway?

Yep, for the first 2.5 million people from around the world. It goes live at 00:00 PST on the 9th, so 8am our time... might get my dad to start the download for me

chigley · 08-01-09, 10:04 PM

They're giving it away for free to the first 2.5m, or a release candidate/beta?

Ilikefree · 08-01-09, 10:07 PM

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Originally Posted by chigley

They're giving it away for free to the first 2.5m, or a release candidate/beta?

They're giving the first 2.5 million downloaders the beta version of 7 for free. A product key is given at registration and expires on August 31st.

rob7b · 08-01-09, 10:07 PM

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Originally Posted by chigley

They're giving it away for free to the first 2.5m, or a release candidate/beta?

beta

http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windows-7/

chigley · 08-01-09, 10:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Ilikefree

They're giving the first 2.5 million downloaders the beta version of 7 for free. A product key is given at registration and expires on August 31st.

Linky?

EDIT: Thanks Rob.

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