2007-03-31 23:13:31 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Other - Hardware
you could even install more than one version of the same o/s if you wanted to.
if one of them is going to be a Linux variant you will need to to use the grub boot loader
if you just want to try an alternative o/s then you could download virtual pc from microsoft for free and install a virtual o/s that way
you don't have to partition but it is good practice to though.
otherwise you will have to rename one of the installation directories something other than c:/windows
also you can try a linux live cd- these run from ram only and donot install them selves
for a list
http://www.frozentech.com/content/livecd.php
if you only sticking with microsoft you will need to install all of the programs twice though (might be a problem with some serial numbers/activation
2007-03-31 23:25:30 · answer #1 · answered by imaginarynumber 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Simply bootup with the OS CD and it will ask you if you want to install a new installation, respond yes. It will detect your original OS and ask if you want to install over it or somewhere else. Rename the location or folder name and resume and it will install it in addtion to your original OS. When you restart your PC, you will have your choice of selecting which OS to boot to. The above will be true for any Windows OS
This is called "dual-booting" not "partitioning". Partitioning is dividing your hard drive into multiple sections to become individual drives. In the case of multiple OSs, it may be a better choice to install the second OS on another drive/partition.
2007-04-01 06:27:59 · answer #2 · answered by nnucklehedd 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, but only with Macintosh hardware. If you're planning to install 2 operating systems by using an ordinary Pentium processor, then it is useless. Macintosh operating systems do not require processors but they can run more than 1 operating system in one motherboard.
2007-04-01 06:23:40 · answer #3 · answered by Marc G 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes you can. You need to create a second partition. Basically a D:\ on what is currently your C:\ that would make both c and d drives. Install one on one then one on the other.
2007-04-01 06:23:14 · answer #4 · answered by Tall Chicky 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. It's called Partitioning.
2007-04-01 06:15:50 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
In addition to the correct answers given above about partitioning, you can also install a Virtual program that enables you to also do this. Microsoft offers one for free:
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/products/winfamily/virtualpc/default.mspx
Good luck.
2007-04-01 06:24:33 · answer #6 · answered by Acadia 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to partition the hard drive.
2007-04-01 06:22:18 · answer #7 · answered by Slappy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have to create two partitions... install one on one partition, then the other on the 2nd partition
2007-04-01 06:16:22 · answer #8 · answered by marketplacesoftware 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it's called "Dual Booting" and works best if you create disk partitions.
Google / Yahoo search for: Windows+dual+boot
2007-04-01 06:18:53 · answer #9 · answered by ELfaGeek 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Partition ...Partition ... Partition
2007-04-05 04:35:20 · answer #10 · answered by Zoivic.com 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋