Windows 7 dual boot with Linux

[Rusty Ramser]

Hi, George.

 

You won't be able to do it in that order.  A Windows installation will stomp
all over a Linux install.  Install Windows first on a designated partition,
then install Linux second.  Linux will recognize the Windows installation
and behave nicely with it.  You'll then have a GRUB2 (most likely) boot
loader which will let you pick your Windows or Linux installation at each
boot.

 

Regarding that drive you have that lost its boot sector:  If you want to try
to recover the Windows partition (or at least data files from it), it's
worth booting a USB or DVD installation of a Linux recovery distro.  They
might even be able to repair the Windows MBR so it works again.

 

Cheers.

 

 

From: plug-discuss-bounces at lists.phxlinux.org
[mailto:plug-discuss-bounces at lists.phxlinux.org] On Behalf Of G Gambill
Sent: Sunday, January 11, 2015 18:58
To: Main PLUG discussion list
Subject: Windows 7 dual boot with Linux

 

My wife's laptop (Windows 7 Home on 64 bit) seems to have lost the boot
sector. The Windows came on the laptop so no Windows install DVD's. 

I just bought a 1 TB Western Digital drive Looking to partition half for
Linux and half for Windows (probably 7 pro) dual boot windows 7 and Linux
(for me)

I am hoping to install Linux first then Windows after I find a reasonable
priced copy. 
Question: 

1) Is it reasonable to install Linux first and have Windows installed later
as the default boot (Wife's computer)?

2) When is the next installfest?

3) Is this (partition and install Linux) something you folks can do at the
next installfest such that I can install Windows later?

4) Is there a better way?

5) Which Linux version is recommended?

TIA
George

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