Solved Triple Boot.

[Faceofjoe421]

Hi Guys, I want my Netbook to run Windows 7, Windows XP and Ubuntu Linux (wubi) but I do not know if it is capable of 3 boots, cam someone let me know if this is possible.

Thanks.

 

[Kaktussoft]

off course this is possible! What's installed on netbook right now?

 

[Faceofjoe421]

off course this is possible! What's installed on netbook right now?

Nothing.

 

[theog]

First check for all the Win XP drivers for your hardware.

If your Win XP CD, does not support your Sata Controller, you will need to load drivers to uses at F6.
Load Sata Controller drivers with a floppy disk is the best way.
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/66010-sata-drivers-load-windows-xp-setup-dual-boot.html
OR
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/72185-sata-drivers-slipstream-into-windows-xp-cd.html

http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/8057-dual-boot-installation-windows-7-xp.html?ltr=D

Than install linux:
The best two ways of running Linux with Windows on one Hd drive.
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/116098-dual-boot-windows-7-ubuntu.html
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorial...ndows-7-virtual-machine-using-virtualbox.html

 

[xxxdannyxxx]

I have mine Quad booting xp, 7, wubi and 8DP at the moment

 

[Faceofjoe421]

What's the max amount of Boots possible then?

 

[xxxdannyxxx]

I would expect it only to be limited by hardware and Hdd space so whatever you like.

Danny

 

[Faceofjoe421]

What if I bought 3/4 Hard Drives

Hard Drive 1 - Windows 7/Windows XP
Hard Drive 2 - Wubi Linux and Windows Vista
Hard Drive 3 - Hackintosh OS X (apparently it is legal to do this - Is the "hackintosh" illegal? - Yahoo! Answers) since I will buy a legit CD.

 

[Kaktussoft]

off course this is possible! What's installed on netbook right now?

Nothing.

Nothing?? Even not win7?

 

[Faceofjoe421]

off course this is possible! What's installed on netbook right now?

Nothing.

Nothing?? Even not win7?

Nope.

 

[Kaktussoft]

1-install xp
2-install win7
3-ubuntu install using wubi

 

[gregrocker]

The separate HD's idea is best so you can boot the preferred OS via BIOS instead of using GRUB to boot them. GRUB causes problems with Win7.

Just keep the other HD's unplugged during install.

Or dual boot XP and Win7 on one HD: Dual Boot Installation with Windows 7 and XP

Then unplug to install Ubuntu to another HD. After install plug back in Dual Boot, set it first to boot in BIOS, boot Ubuntu HD when you want it by using one-time BIOS Boot Menu key at boot.

 

[theog]

As your thread starts with your Netbook & goes on to your Brand New iRush.
IMO,I personally would install Windows 7 & Virtualbox, that way you can play with other OS's without mess up your main OS.
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorial...ndows-7-virtual-machine-using-virtualbox.html

 

[Faceofjoe421]

My plan is Linux and Windows XP on my Netbook (upgrade to 2GB RAM, and SSD), then Windows 7 Ultimate on my iRush.

 

[Mark Phelps]

What if I bought 3/4 Hard Drives

Hard Drive 1 - Windows 7/Windows XP
Hard Drive 2 - Wubi Linux and Windows Vista
Hard Drive 3 - Hackintosh OS X (apparently it is legal to do this - Is the "hackintosh" illegal? - Yahoo! Answers) since I will buy a legit CD.

Unless your "netbook" had a drive bay, how then are you proposing to use more than one drive with it? You're not planning on running the OS's from external drives, are you?

And, while you CAN use Wubi to install Ubuntu to a drive other than the one containing Windows, I believe that (1) you have to be running Windows to install using Wubi, and (2) the Wubi "drive" has to be mounted along with the Windows drive -- which begs the first question, again.

 

[Faceofjoe421]

What if I bought 3/4 Hard Drives

Hard Drive 1 - Windows 7/Windows XP
Hard Drive 2 - Wubi Linux and Windows Vista
Hard Drive 3 - Hackintosh OS X (apparently it is legal to do this - Is the "hackintosh" illegal? - Yahoo! Answers) since I will buy a legit CD.

Unless your "netbook" had a drive bay, how then are you proposing to use more than one drive with it? You're not planning on running the OS's from external drives, are you?

And, while you CAN use Wubi to install Ubuntu to a drive other than the one containing Windows, I believe that (1) you have to be running Windows to install using Wubi, and (2) the Wubi "drive" has to be mounted along with the Windows drive -- which begs the first question, again.

Sorry I changed the subject without even thinking about it (I meant my computer) , I will install Windows XP first on my Netbook, then use Wubi to install Linux. Lastly I will install Windows 7 Ultimate on my PC. Just missing Mac and Chromebook