Trial-boot Windows and two Linux Mints possible?

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I already have a laptop with dual-boot between Windows 7 and one (version?) of Linux Mint.

Is it possible to install another different Linux Mint into the laptop as well so I have 3 choices to boot from?
 

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

Windows 7 Ultimate 32-bitIntel(R) Core(TM)2 Quad CPU Q8200 @ 2.33GHz3.00 GBNVIDIA GeForce GT 220
Computer type
PC/Desktop
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate 32-bit
CPU
Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Quad CPU Q8200 @ 2.33GHz
Motherboard
ASRock G31M-S
Memory
3.00 GB
Graphics Card(s)
NVIDIA GeForce GT 220
Sound Card
(1) High Definition Audio Device (2) NVIDIA Virtual Audio
Monitor(s) Displays
23'' Asus VS239H-J
Screen Resolution
1920x1080
Hard Drives
SAMSUNG HD502HI ATA Device
It is possible but in my book it is a bit messy. I run my Mints in virtual - see here.
 

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

Vista, Windows7, Mint Mate, Zorin, Windows 8from 1.6GHz Duo to i7
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
HP, Dell, Gateway, Toshiba - 4 laptops and 2 desktops
OS
Vista, Windows7, Mint Mate, Zorin, Windows 8
CPU
from 1.6GHz Duo to i7
Monitor(s) Displays
2x HP w2207
Hard Drives
5x HDD, 7x SSD, 12x Externals
Keyboard
with trackball - no mices
Mouse
Trackball mice
Internet Speed
DSL 6000
Can you explain a bit as to how it is messy?
 

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

Windows 7 Ultimate 32-bitIntel(R) Core(TM)2 Quad CPU Q8200 @ 2.33GHz3.00 GBNVIDIA GeForce GT 220
Computer type
PC/Desktop
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate 32-bit
CPU
Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Quad CPU Q8200 @ 2.33GHz
Motherboard
ASRock G31M-S
Memory
3.00 GB
Graphics Card(s)
NVIDIA GeForce GT 220
Sound Card
(1) High Definition Audio Device (2) NVIDIA Virtual Audio
Monitor(s) Displays
23'' Asus VS239H-J
Screen Resolution
1920x1080
Hard Drives
SAMSUNG HD502HI ATA Device
Well, a Grub with 3 bootmgrs may not be easy to unravel when you want to uninstall one of the systems. I am also not a big fan of the Grub controlling my system. But if you are a Linux expert and can work with EasyBCD, it may be OK. I just think the virtual option is easier. Have a look at my video on how that can work:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X1a7x-_uhnc
 

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

Vista, Windows7, Mint Mate, Zorin, Windows 8from 1.6GHz Duo to i7
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
HP, Dell, Gateway, Toshiba - 4 laptops and 2 desktops
OS
Vista, Windows7, Mint Mate, Zorin, Windows 8
CPU
from 1.6GHz Duo to i7
Monitor(s) Displays
2x HP w2207
Hard Drives
5x HDD, 7x SSD, 12x Externals
Keyboard
with trackball - no mices
Mouse
Trackball mice
Internet Speed
DSL 6000

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

Windows 10 Pro x64 ; Xubuntu x64Intel i7 860 @ 2.80 GHz O/C'ed to 4.0GHz16GB Corsair Vengance DDR3 @ 661 MHz Dual Cha...EVGA NVidia GTX 560 1024MB
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Golden Mk. I.4
OS
Windows 10 Pro x64 ; Xubuntu x64
CPU
Intel i7 860 @ 2.80 GHz O/C'ed to 4.0GHz
Motherboard
Gigabyte P55A-UD3R Rev.1. Award BIOS F13
Memory
16GB Corsair Vengance DDR3 @ 661 MHz Dual Channel (9-9-9-24)
Graphics Card(s)
EVGA NVidia GTX 560 1024MB
Sound Card
Realtek Integrated
Monitor(s) Displays
Dual Samsung SyncMaster 2494HS
Screen Resolution
1920*1080 and 1920*1080
Hard Drives
1*Samsung 840 EVO 120GB SSD;
1*OCZ Vertex 2 60GB SSD;
2*Samsung F3 SpinPoint 1TB in RAID0;
1*Samsung F1 SpinPoint 1TB;
2*Western Digital 1TB External USB 3.0
1*Western Digital 500GB External USB 3.0
1*Seagate 500GB External USB 2.0
PSU
Thermaltake ToughPower QFan 750W
Case
Thermaltake Element S VK60001W2Z
Cooling
Corsair H60 Water Cooling, 2*230mm and 2*80mm case fans
Keyboard
Logitech G110
Mouse
Logitech MX518
Good idea Golden. And don't forget to image the System Partition. Then you can always backpaddle regarding the bootmgr.
 

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

Vista, Windows7, Mint Mate, Zorin, Windows 8from 1.6GHz Duo to i7
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
HP, Dell, Gateway, Toshiba - 4 laptops and 2 desktops
OS
Vista, Windows7, Mint Mate, Zorin, Windows 8
CPU
from 1.6GHz Duo to i7
Monitor(s) Displays
2x HP w2207
Hard Drives
5x HDD, 7x SSD, 12x Externals
Keyboard
with trackball - no mices
Mouse
Trackball mice
Internet Speed
DSL 6000
Thanks guys! I will try to do it based on your tutorial, Golden.

Hoping it works out!
 

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

Windows 7 Ultimate 32-bitIntel(R) Core(TM)2 Quad CPU Q8200 @ 2.33GHz3.00 GBNVIDIA GeForce GT 220
Computer type
PC/Desktop
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate 32-bit
CPU
Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Quad CPU Q8200 @ 2.33GHz
Motherboard
ASRock G31M-S
Memory
3.00 GB
Graphics Card(s)
NVIDIA GeForce GT 220
Sound Card
(1) High Definition Audio Device (2) NVIDIA Virtual Audio
Monitor(s) Displays
23'' Asus VS239H-J
Screen Resolution
1920x1080
Hard Drives
SAMSUNG HD502HI ATA Device
Dont forget the imaging before!!!
 

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

Windows 10 Pro x64 ; Xubuntu x64Intel i7 860 @ 2.80 GHz O/C'ed to 4.0GHz16GB Corsair Vengance DDR3 @ 661 MHz Dual Cha...EVGA NVidia GTX 560 1024MB
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Golden Mk. I.4
OS
Windows 10 Pro x64 ; Xubuntu x64
CPU
Intel i7 860 @ 2.80 GHz O/C'ed to 4.0GHz
Motherboard
Gigabyte P55A-UD3R Rev.1. Award BIOS F13
Memory
16GB Corsair Vengance DDR3 @ 661 MHz Dual Channel (9-9-9-24)
Graphics Card(s)
EVGA NVidia GTX 560 1024MB
Sound Card
Realtek Integrated
Monitor(s) Displays
Dual Samsung SyncMaster 2494HS
Screen Resolution
1920*1080 and 1920*1080
Hard Drives
1*Samsung 840 EVO 120GB SSD;
1*OCZ Vertex 2 60GB SSD;
2*Samsung F3 SpinPoint 1TB in RAID0;
1*Samsung F1 SpinPoint 1TB;
2*Western Digital 1TB External USB 3.0
1*Western Digital 500GB External USB 3.0
1*Seagate 500GB External USB 2.0
PSU
Thermaltake ToughPower QFan 750W
Case
Thermaltake Element S VK60001W2Z
Cooling
Corsair H60 Water Cooling, 2*230mm and 2*80mm case fans
Keyboard
Logitech G110
Mouse
Logitech MX518
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