3 Operating SYstems [Archive]

All Killer No Filler

01-31-2009, 04:23 PM

Is it possible to install 3 different OS's on one PC. I'm currently running a dual boot machine (XP and Vista) and I would like to try the Windows 7 beta.

drew630

01-31-2009, 04:35 PM

I am. I currently have Vista Ultimate 64-bit, Ubuntu 8.10 64-bit, and Windows 7 beta 64-bit all on my desktop.

criccio

01-31-2009, 04:44 PM

Easy.

I'm assuming you are using the Vista bootloader?

Just open Computer Managment in Vista and shrink its partition down to whatever you are comfortable with. That will create some un-partitioned space. (only needed if you don't have any free space obviously)

Pop in Win7 DVD/flash drive, boot from in and install in the un-partitioned space you created. The bootloader will now show all 3 OS'es when you turn on your machine.

Best part about this method is when the Beta expires, all you have to do is boot into Vista, open Computer Management, delete the Win 7 partition then expand Vista back to where it was.

All Killer No Filler

01-31-2009, 05:45 PM

Easy.

I'm assuming you are using the Vista bootloader?

Just open Computer Managment in Vista and shrink its partition down to whatever you are comfortable with. That will create some un-partitioned space. (only needed if you don't have any free space obviously)

Pop in Win7 DVD/flash drive, boot from in and install in the un-partitioned space you created. The bootloader will now show all 3 OS'es when you turn on your machine.

Best part about this method is when the Beta expires, all you have to do is boot into Vista, open Computer Management, delete the Win 7 partition then expand Vista back to where it was.

Sounds easy enough. Thanks.