Over the past few weeks several people have asked me if it's possible to set up a Windows XP/Linux dual-boot system on a PC that already has Windows XP installed on it, and if it's possible, how easy ...

Ubuntu and other Linux distributions make dual booting easy, once certain configuration issues are addressed. Dual booting requires that space be made on the hard ...

After covering setting up dual-boot XP/Linux and Vista/Linux systems (where Windows was installed first), I decided it was time to take a look at how easy it is to install Vista onto a PC where a ...

Most computers come with just one operating system, which is usually all you need. However, if you feel like trying out a different one later, you don't need to get a whole new computer. Dual-booting ...

On paper, dual-booting Windows and a Linux install of your choice seems like you're getting the best of both worlds. For months, I did exactly that in order to see what it would be like to daily drive ...

Are you considering dual booting Linux and Windows? Do you want to play it safe and avoid potential pitfalls before diving in? After a decade of breaking and fixing my multi-boot setups, I've compiled ...

A dual-boot setup enables us to run various operating systems without the need for additional hardware, on a single set of hardware, thus reducing total cost. We have already discussed how to dual ...

Serving tech enthusiasts for over 25 years. TechSpot means tech analysis and advice you can trust. Now that Microsoft's latest operating system, Windows 7 (beta) is publicly available, almost everyone ...

I must confess, that I try not to run Windows any more than absolutely necessary. But for many reasons, it is occasionally necessary. In particular, I have had several laptops that are finicky with ...

Thomas Wensel wants to install Windows 7 while keeping his older version. This is a great idea if you have enough spare hard drive space. It allows you to move to the new OS without burning your ...

It is very normal to have multiple operating systems installed on a PC. If you need to use Linux and Windows for your work purposes or any other purposes, the obvious option you have is dual-booting ...

With the Windows 7 DVD in your optical drive, reboot and "press any key" to boot from the disc when prompted. The installation wizard that will greet you is pretty straightforward. Despite that, there ...