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  1. Posts : 11
    Windows 7 Ultimate 32-bit and Ubuntu 10.10 32-bit Dual Boot
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    HDD Prob....


    Hi all.
    I'm new to SevenForums and I want get 7.
    I have XP so I will set a dual-boot and there's a problem..
    I have the 7 ISO and the way to install it, but when I tried to create another partition in the unallocated space on my drive, I get surprised when I see a blank screen in Disk Management! No partition tool is working.
    Any help will be appreciated.
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  2. Posts : 8,679
    Windows 10 Pro x64
       #2

    You can look this thread if you want to dual boot Win 7 and XP
    Dual Boot Installation with Windows 7 and XP
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  3. Posts : 11
    Windows 7 Ultimate 32-bit and Ubuntu 10.10 32-bit Dual Boot
    Thread Starter
       #3

    I can't reboot to install because my netbook doesn't have a CD Drive to burn a disc.
    My 4GB Pendrive is not recognized by Windows. Now?
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  4. Posts : 22,814
    W 7 64-bit Ultimate
       #4

    Hello NSDCars5, welcome to Seven Forums!


    Perhaps recreating the USB using another method will help.

    USB Windows 7 Installation Key Drive - Create



    Here's the best way to create a dual boot with XP, have a look at this tutorial at the link below and be sure to post back with any further questions you may have and to keep us informed.

    Clean Install Windows 7 : Ahead of XP





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    Last edited by Bare Foot Kid; 26 Feb 2011 at 06:23. Reason: Wrong link!
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  5. Posts : 5,795
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64 SP1
       #5

    At this point, Windows 7 doesn't need to be "installed with caution". Run the Upgrade Advisor to find out if any of your software has issues with it, and then ditch the dated, old school dual boot ideas. Assuming your netbook has the hardware to run it, Windows 7 will be a better fit than XP anyway.

    As for the install, I haven't come across too many people who still do the installs from DVD anyway. It is much easier and faster from the USB drive, and if you use one large enough, you can have your drivers on the same disk, ready to go as well.
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  6. Posts : 11
    Windows 7 Ultimate 32-bit and Ubuntu 10.10 32-bit Dual Boot
    Thread Starter
       #6

    Bare Foot Kid said:
    Hello NSDCars5, welcome to Seven Forums!


    Perhaps recreating the USB using another method will help.

    Windows 7 Universal Installation Disc - Create
    And how do we do that?
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  7. Posts : 22,814
    W 7 64-bit Ultimate
       #7

    NSDCars5 said:
    Bare Foot Kid said:
    Hello NSDCars5, welcome to Seven Forums!


    Perhaps recreating the USB using another method will help.

    USB Windows 7 Installation Key Drive - Create

    And how do we do that?

    My apologies, I posted the wrong link.

    USB Windows 7 Installation Key Drive - Create
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  8. Posts : 11
    Windows 7 Ultimate 32-bit and Ubuntu 10.10 32-bit Dual Boot
    Thread Starter
       #8

    Sorry, but my pendrive isn't showing up anywhere
    PS: My local HDD is also not shown in the list disk method...
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  9. Posts : 8,608
    Windows 7 Ultimate 32bit SP1
       #9

    Have you scanned for malware/infections?
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  10. Posts : 11
    Windows 7 Ultimate 32-bit and Ubuntu 10.10 32-bit Dual Boot
    Thread Starter
       #10

    Yeah.. AVG Antivirus 2011 reported 1 threat, and when I removed it, it's still same..
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