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Joanne Cruz
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Posted on - 04/08/2012
Hi friend,
How do you install two OS into one system? I want to install dual OS, one Microsoft and the other one is Linux.
Waiting for your Solution. Thanks.
How do you install two OS into one system?
Requirements in setting up dual-OS in a computer:
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Basic knowledge in installing Operating Systems
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Setup disks for the two Operating Systems you would like to install
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Bootable disk
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Un-partitioned free space
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Multiple partitions for the installation of the two OS
To install two Operating Systems on your computer:
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Back-up all your important files
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Make sure that you have the installation disks for the two Operating Systems you would like to install
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Check the disk allocation of your system and resize it if necessary
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Install the Operating System for the first partition
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Install the other OS on your second partition
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Configure the boot loader
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Try to boot each installations to see if the configuration works
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Install all or any software applications you need on the operating systems
For step-by-step procedures in installing two operating systems on your computer, you may also visit https://www.wikihow.com/Install-Two-Operating-Systems-on-One-Computer.
How do you install two OS into one system?
Making a dual-boot system is easy especially if you’ll be installing different versions of Microsoft Windows. But if the other one is not a Microsoft Windows operating system like Linux, it is also possible. Before making a dual-boot system between Microsoft Windows and Linux, make sure Microsoft Windows is installed first or is already installed on the computer.
Don’t attempt to install Linux first followed by Microsoft Windows because that will not work. Create another partition on your hard drive for Linux. Make the size of the new partition around 10 GB or higher. For creating a new partition in your hard drive, you can use EaseUS Partition Master Free. It supports Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, and Windows 8.
When the new partition is created, you may now start installing Linux. Insert your Linux setup CD in the CD/DVD drive then restart the computer. Boot your computer from the CD/DVD drive to start the Linux installation. Follow the instructions to install Linux. When you are prompted to select the partition where to install Linux, select the new partition you created and then continue with the Linux installation until it is complete.
In case you don’t have a Linux setup CD, you can download a disc image from Download Ubuntu Desktop and then burn it on a blank DVD disc.
