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    Multiple Flavor Boot

    Hello, I have a spare machine now that I just bought a new laptop that I wanted to turn into a multiple OS testbox/classic gaming possibly.

    Currently setup
    160GB HD
    Partition 1, 50GB: Win7 Pro x86
    Partition 2, 25GB: Need to install WinXP Pro x64
    Partition 3, 25GB: Need to install Win2k SP4
    Unallocated 48.91GB: Need to install Ubuntu 64bit

    Now what would be the best way to get all of these installed on specified partitions without messing up the boot loaders? I know the most successful way is to start with the oldest and work up, but too late for that.....lol. I started with Win7 because I wanted it to be the primary OS to boot into (and was easiest partitioning with).

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    Re: Multiple Flavor Boot

    There are many guides online telling you how to recover the boot after installing XP after windows 7. I did that a year ago but I no longer have the link.

    Now for windows 2000 I don't know how to fix it, but I'm guessing the same method works.

    As for ubuntu install it last, it will automatically set the boot loader correctly.

    * edit - http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials...dows-7-xp.html
    Last edited by arcalion; 07-23-2011 at 10:26 PM. Reason: Found link

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