Tag: dual boot system

How to dual boot Vista with Ubuntu

March 04, 2008 by Jason

There are two ways to run several on your . You can run them with virtualization inside one another, or you can install them alongside each other and each individually, this is the easiest method for most users.

You don’t even have to create a dual system with Linux, in this case, Ubuntu. It can be installed by itself without Vista or any other operating installed first. Most users purchasing a new will find Vista installed so this is the route I will take for this tutorial.

Let’s take a look at installing alongside Vista on a computer, assuming Vista is installed first as this will cover most instances. Read More»

Dual-booting XP deletes Vista restore points

February 21, 2008 by Jason

My tips explained how to set up a Vista machine to dual- between that OS and XP.

But booting to XP on a dual- system has the negative side-effect of deleting any Vista restore points, in addition to all but its latest , and a Registry workaround is required to prevent this.

XP dual- is not system-restore friendly

Ian Brown was the first to describe an unfortunate fact of XP and Vista: Read More»

Make your computer dual-boot Vista and XP

February 14, 2008 by Jason

Fortunately, you can have your XP cake and eat your Vista, too, by setting up your system to between the two .

Add an XP option to your new

If a new arrived in your recent past, or you plan to buy one in the near future, chances are it will come with Vista installed. Although some manufacturers still give you the option of getting XP on your new system, that option is likely to dry up for most consumers later this year when stops selling XP.

If you’re not ready to dive into Vista all at once, there is an answer: set up your Vista to dual- between Vista and XP. Read More»