linux & W7 ?


  1. andrewm1
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    windows 7 ultimate x 64bit
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    linux & W7 ?


    Hi can i keep my W7 on my 750Gig Hdd and use my 2nd 250 Gig Hdd for linux mint ( 2 Os on 2 Hdds ) in my laptop ??
    I am downloading the mint now
    How would i go about this at the monent my 2nd hdd has been cleaned with disk part and initialized
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  3. Golden
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    Windows 10 Pro x64 ; Xubuntu x64
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    Hi.

    Unplug the HDD with Windows. Install Linux as normal. Once installed, reconnect the Windows HDD. When you boot, use the BIOS to select which HDD (and OS) to boot from.
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