Planning ahead to multi-boot Windows and Linux distributions is the way to do it, but what if you end up erasing your boot menu and losing access to Linux? The FOSSwire blog has you covered. The ...

Stop dual-booting to test other OSes. There are faster, safer ways that don't risk your data or slow down your workflow.

OK. I admit to being old and set in my ways. I am not opposed to change, just leery of and slow to do it. I am currently using XP(32) Pro. I have about 50GB of unused space on my C drive. Data and all ...

Richard T. Wagner wants to remove Windows 7 from a dual-boot PC, and keep Windows 10. His version of Windows 7 doesn’t even work. Running multiple versions of Windows on one PC gives you more options, ...

Ubuntu and other Linux distributions make dual booting easy, once certain configuration issues are addressed. Dual booting requires that space be made on the hard ...

In the latest round of upgrades and new installs of openSUSE around here I decided to take a different approach and use the network install and install from a USB stick rather than a DVD. While I was ...

Windows 7 and Ubuntu, despite their opposing missions, can get along like best pals on a single computer. Here's how to set up a dual boot system that lets you enjoy the best of both worlds in perfect ...

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 ...

Over the last little while we’ve heard that various devices (typically tablets) may be released that have the ability to dual-boot into your choice of operating systems. Some may know what ...

When setting up a dual-boot system, it’s not uncommon to find that your network connection works in one operating system but not the other, even when using the same physical hardware. This is ...

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 ...