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   From: ray    
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   Subject: Re: Adding a Windows XP dual boot to an existing Ubuntu install?   
   Date: Wed, 07 Feb 2007 16:14:40 -0700   
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   On Wed, 07 Feb 2007 16:32:32 -0500, M. Hale wrote:   
      
   > I currently have Ubuntu 6.10 (Edgy Eft) installed as a single boot on my   
   > computer.  I love Ubuntu vs. Windows.  My computer is faster, doesn't have   
   > random errors, lockups, etc.  I want to keep Ubuntu as my primary OS, but   
   > need to add Windows XP for several games and work related applications   
   > that will not run on Linux (Active Directory, Flight Simulator X, etc.)    
   >    
   > I'm wondering if it is possible for me to add a dual boot install of   
   > Windows XP to my current Ubuntu install.  I have a second hard drive that   
   > has a full working install of Windows XP on it.  Is this possible to do?   
   >    
   > Mike   
      
   It's generally a little easier to install MS first - it WILL overwrite   
   your MBR. At that point, the easiest thing to do - IMHO- is to boot a Live   
   CD and rewrite it from Ubuntu. Can give instructions if you need.   
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