I have a win98/win2k dual boot that I want to add xp to. In the xp setup it spots the win2k installation just fine and the two happily coexist. However, after I ...

With the Windows 7 DVD in your optical drive, reboot and "press any key" to boot from the disc when prompted. The installation wizard that will greet you is pretty straightforward. Despite that, there ...

Thomas Wensel wants to install Windows 7 while keeping his older version. This is a great idea if you have enough spare hard drive space. It allows you to move to the new OS without burning your ...

I need some information on converting a dual boot system back to a single boot, while retaining one of the two OSs, and removing the other one. The system was originally running XP. A second physical ...

Are you considering dual booting Linux and Windows? Do you want to play it safe and avoid potential pitfalls before diving in? After a decade of breaking and fixing my multi-boot setups, I've compiled ...

If you've read the previous section explaining how to create a new partition using Vista's built-in tools you will undoubtedly notice that the following additional steps are not required in that ...

One of the big barriers to upgrading to Windows 8 is that Windows 7 is so good. For keyboard-and-mouse users, Windows 8 isn't a hugely compelling upgrade -- and without judicious use of third-party ...

Windows 8 has gotten lots of buzz, and plenty of criticism, for its attempt to shake up your PC’s operating system. With so many big changes, you may want to keep your old Windows 7 OS on your machine ...