How to dual boot Computer if Linux installed first

thenin · 07-03-2009, 04:23 PM

I recently switched to ubuntu v9.04 jaunty package about two months ago because I was getting SVC host problems with windows XP. I didn't know about dual booting until a month ago. I downloaded an ISO of Vista and copied it to the DVD everything being successful I rebooted my computer and I recieved a depressing GRUB error 17. if I'm right linux uses a different bootloader than windows. Can someone give me a clear detailed on how to reinstall windows again. So I can dual boot after installing windows. Any help would be greatly aprecciated.

**ahmorrow** · 07-03-2009, 10:41 PM

Come on people. Google. This was the first result and my search was "Dual Boot XP and Linux with linux installed firt."

Yeah, I didn't even spell 'first' right.

How to db XP/Linux with Linux already installed.

thenin · 07-04-2009, 05:36 PM

LOL. My bad thanks now I could finally put this headache away, I like both. i just like games alot so i need to play on windows.

shuuhen · 07-04-2009, 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by thenin

I downloaded an ISO of Vista and copied it to the DVD

Downloading illegal copies of software is not supported here. Please review the rules.

07-03-2009, 04:23 PM	#1 (permalink)
thenin Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 2 OS: GNOME, Ubuntu, Linux v9.04 jaunty pack	How to dual boot Computer if Linux installed first I recently switched to ubuntu v9.04 jaunty package about two months ago because I was getting SVC host problems with windows XP. I didn't know about dual booting until a month ago. I downloaded an ISO of Vista and copied it to the DVD everything being successful I rebooted my computer and I recieved a depressing GRUB error 17. if I'm right linux uses a different bootloader than windows. Can someone give me a clear detailed on how to reinstall windows again. So I can dual boot after installing windows. Any help would be greatly aprecciated.

07-03-2009, 10:41 PM	#2 (permalink)
ahmorrow God (TSF Enthusiast) Join Date: May 2009 Location: Jeffersonville, IN Posts: 853 OS: Ubuntu 9.10 [Karmic Koala] My System	Re: How to dual boot Computer if Linux installed first Come on people. Google. This was the first result and my search was "Dual Boot XP and Linux with linux installed firt." Yeah, I didn't even spell 'first' right. How to db XP/Linux with Linux already installed. __________________ If you have any questions about any of my posts, please contact me. I'd be glad to help/elaborate. Sick of M$ Windows? Try Linux! Last edited by ahmorrow; 07-03-2009 at 10:43 PM. Reason: Mispelled XP lollllll

07-04-2009, 05:36 PM	#3 (permalink)
thenin Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 2 OS: GNOME, Ubuntu, Linux v9.04 jaunty pack	Re: How to dual boot Computer if Linux installed first LOL. My bad thanks now I could finally put this headache away, I like both. i just like games alot so i need to play on windows.