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Yogender
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 Can i install Linux by double along with win 7
Linux installation, Windows 7
Can i install Linux along with win 7 as win 7 is in system and now looking to install Linux parallel ????
please guide me


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ASKED: March 21, 2012  9:34 AM
UPDATED: June 1, 2012  3:18 AM
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I'm pretty sure you can. The exact steps depend on if you've installed Windows or Linux first, but you should be able to install Linux and dual-boot it (as in, be given the option on which OS to start in). Hope it helps! I also run a website that offers tips on how to improve your IT career, which you can find at <a href="http://www.CompleteITProfessional.com">http://www.CompleteITProfessional.com</a>. Thanks! TechTalker wrote - Or, you can simply download and install VirtualBox and run Linux as a virtual machine (guest operating system) on your Windows machine without having to mess with dual booting. Here are a couple of links that you should find useful - https://help.ubuntu.com/community/VirtualBox https://www.virtualbox.org/wiki/Downloads http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/community/developer-vm/index.html
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Install Wind 7 1st and then install Linux os. Linux has strong GRUB utility that can easily handle multiple os. Yes, it is ur choice which os loads 1st, that can be done thru editing bootloader / grub….

Subhendu Sen
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Yes you can. Searching the internet will surely point you in the right direction, more specific instructions can even be found if you know which Linux you want to install.

For example:
http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/9059/dual-boot-your-pre-installed-windows-7-computer-with-ubuntu/

ChrisDM
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You can also run linux off a dvd. Just google ‘how to run linux off dvd’.

Geeks2you
 10 pts.
 

yes. you can do it.. But it will possible when you install at first windows OS , install Linux…Ok ?

mrkoushikMondal
 15 pts.
 

try Ubuntu

guixingyi
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