Multiboot: Windows 7, Ubuntu 12.10, Linux Mint 14?

TheDoctor1212

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Hello,

I am currently running a dual boot setup with Ununtu 12.10 x64 and Windows 7 Home Premium x64 I was wondering if I could add Linux Mint 14 to the setup. Is this possible? I tried installing it 'alongside windows' but it said i have to uninstall Ubuntu. I haven't done that much work with system booting as of yet but i catch on pretty quick with this sort of stuff. Also, does anyone have a link to where I could download the correct version of Linux Mint 14 for my PC? I have downloaded one already but am not sure whether or not it is the right one. Then name is 'linuxmint-14.1-mate-dvd-64bit.iso'. I would also like a link to a detailed tutorial on how to setup what I'm looking for and a list of recommended software (I've got Paragon Partition Manager 12 and EasyBCD 2.2).

Thanks in advance,

TheDoctor1212
 

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Computer type
Laptop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
HP Pavilion dv6 7028TX
OS
Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Ubuntu 12.10
CPU
3rd Generation Intel Core i5 Processor
Memory
4GB RAM
Graphics Card(s)
Nvidia GeForce GT 630M 2GB
Hard Drives
500GB Internal Hard Drive, 1TB WD External Hard Drive
Antivirus
Norton, MalwareBytes
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Firefox, Chrome
It should be possible, I used to have a tripple boot myself for a while. Just make sure you add Mint to Grub.

Current version of Mint:
Download - Linux Mint

Oke, first you'll need to check if you have an empty partition to install Mint on. If not, create one.
You can check this in "disk management".

If you have enough partitions Ubuntu should stop giving you the uninstall message, and Mint should just install itself using the default installer.

And for the detailed toturial:
Video toturial
Official user guide

And finally the software:
Lots and lots of programs
The official Linux Mint software portal (I recommend using this one)

Good luck and keep us posted on your progress!
Nommy
 

My Computer My Computer

Computer type
Laptop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Dell Inspiron 5547
OS
Microsoft Windows 8.1 64-bit Professional
CPU
Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-4510U CPU @ 2.00GHz
Motherboard
Dell Inc. 08KNCD
Memory
8.00 GB (2 x 4.00 GB)
Graphics Card(s)
AMD Radeon R7 M265
Screen Resolution
1366 x 768 x 4294967296 colors
Hard Drives
(1) 1TB ST1000LM024 HN-M101MBB (2) 2TB Western Digital external hard drive (3) 500GB Packard Bell external hard drive
Mouse
Corsair Vengeance M60
Antivirus
Windows Defender & Malwarebytes
Browser
Firefox, Chromium
Other Info
+ Acer TravelMate 7730G with 32bit Ubuntu 14.04 LTS Trusty Tahr.
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