Help dualbooting ubuntu and XP

J2theT · Post by **J2theT** » 25 Aug 2005, 08:56

hey guys sorry if this is a re-post.

I am experiencing the following:

How to do a dual boot with Ubuntu and Windows XP...

Anybody who can help me?

Please...!...

Sojourn · Post by **Sojourn** » 25 Aug 2005, 10:14

All I can say is if you try this by loading Linux first and the MS on top of that, you gona have a world of troubles.

Load the MS Os as per normal FIRST and then just slap the Linux distro on top of that. All the Linux distro's I saw being installed detected the MS Os and configured it automatically as a dual boot. Just follow the installation promts.

S

Stevo · Post by **Stevo** » 25 Aug 2005, 10:16

Just back up your work first to be on the safe side

The_Gunslinger · Post by **The_Gunslinger** » 25 Aug 2005, 10:37

I agree - install XP first...and backup is a good idea

Do you have different partitions for the two OS's.

J2theT · Post by **J2theT** » 25 Aug 2005, 10:52

already did the backups....

and partitions are in place yes...

Stevo · Post by **Stevo** » 25 Aug 2005, 11:03

Well let us know how it goes then ...........

J2theT · Post by **J2theT** » 25 Aug 2005, 11:53

Wiil do so THANX GUYS...

Stevo · Post by **Stevo** » 25 Aug 2005, 11:59

Just remember to read the installation options carefully and you should have no probs.

TOO MANY PEOPLE JUST CLICK NEXT NEXT NEXT WITHOUT READING.

@ R_ducky that coment was not directed at you but just a general coment......

simmy · Post by **simmy** » 25 Aug 2005, 12:44

Also read the older threads regarding dual booting loads of 'smart' comments

J2theT · Post by **J2theT** » 25 Aug 2005, 12:46

cool...