Windows 7 dual boot with Linux

[G Gambill]

Randy, thanks, that order of things is one of the understandings I needed.
On the boot sector repair thing, I already have a nw drive and can't help
but to believe that if the boot sector died once, why won't it be at risk
of dying again?
Concerning getting the data off the old drive, I have a USB hard drive
enclosurs and plan to back it up to a 2 TB back up drive.
Randy, once again, thanks
George
On Jan 11, 2015 7:19 PM, "Rusty Ramser" <rusty_ramser at hotmail.com> wrote:

> 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.
>
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> 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.
>
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>
> 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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