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    Triple boot Win7,Vista,Ubuntu

    Discussion in 'Linux Compatibility and Software' started by L4d_Gr00pie, Aug 21, 2009.

  1. L4d_Gr00pie

    L4d_Gr00pie Notebook Evangelist

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    I currently have vista and ubuntu in dual boot on my laptop, and I would like to try win7. Can I create a ntfs partition through vista, then install win7 on that partition and then get back grub with
    sudo grub
    root (hdA,B)
    setup (hdA)
    and that's all?

    *I know the grub reconstruction part, I've done it before, I'm asking about the 3 oses running fine side by side and displaying correctly in grub.

    Thanks :D
     
    L4d_Gr00pie, Aug 21, 2009
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  2. Han Bao Quan

    Han Bao Quan The Assassin

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    Why vista? Windows 7 is essentially the same and better. Putting it together with Vista is redundant. Windows 7/XP/Ubuntu would be a better combination.
     
    Han Bao Quan, Aug 21, 2009
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  3. Lithus

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    7 and XP would be even more redundant, since 7 can virtualize XP.
     
    Lithus, Aug 21, 2009
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  4. L4d_Gr00pie

    L4d_Gr00pie Notebook Evangelist

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    I know win7 is awesome, but I need to keep vista.. at least for now. Stop arguing about redundancy xD. You guys know if what I said would work?

    PS. I never noticed ur wooden HP, Han Bao Quan. Pretty cool ;)
     
    L4d_Gr00pie, Aug 21, 2009
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  5. Han Bao Quan

    Han Bao Quan The Assassin

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    Not every CPU has Virtualization Tech to support XP mode.
    Not every version of Windows 7 has XP mode.
     
    Han Bao Quan, Aug 21, 2009
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    There should be no problem. I recommend you to use gparted to split the partitions. There's a LiveCD you can download from it's website.

    Just make sure after you install to get grub to be setup in the top of the drive.
     
    zephyrus17, Aug 22, 2009
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