The definitive dual-booting guide: Linux, Vista and XP step-by-step

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Ever wondered about how exactly to set up your PC to dual-boot between Linux, Windows XP or Vista? We've done the hard work and put together a totally step-by-step guide with screenshots. It's so easy Your Grandmother Could Do It (tm).

If you've ever asked for advice on how to set up dual-booting, you've doubtlessly come across online tutorials that only tell part of the story.

You probably ended up spending all weekend researching the intricacies of adjusting partition sizes, boot loaders, installing operating systems in the right order, and other fun topics.

Well, we have good news: we have put together the definitive dual-booting guide.

We've thoroughly tested these methods and taken screenshots of every step, and we keep them up-to-date, each time a new service pack of Windows is released, or a new version of Ubuntu Linux. We aim to have the world's best information on dual-booting operating systems!

So... enjoy!
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Paul George (New user):

I was using Grub to boot XP and Linux, but this is much better.
Good article.

Nanoxy (New user):

I like to say thanks to the APC.MAG. Because I'm running Ubuntu in my Vista PC. So I have dual boot Vista installed first and Ubuntu 8.04. Because of the step by step guide on how to I was able to dual boot Vista and Ubuntu., And Im very happy and everything went smoothly with no problem. Once again muchas gracias!!!

YF Liang (New user):

So, if I were to start with a blank PC, which would be your
preferred OS to install first? Install Windows (XP/Vista),
or Linux first? Thanks.

Rad (New user):

Can you do a guide on how to dual boot VISTA 32 and 64 bit or how to move from 32 to 64?