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    dual booting

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by millight3, Jul 4, 2008.

  1. millight3

    millight3 Newbie

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    hi i have 64 bit vista loaded on my C drive. and i want to partition my main hdd to format it for 32 bit. what program would i use to partition and i got the boot loade easy BCD. thanks. any guides would be great too
     
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  2. GrandAdmiral

    GrandAdmiral Notebook Evangelist

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    For partitioning I use gnome partition editor. It uses a live cd of linux so it has a full graphical interface and is really easy to use.

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    CGSUN, Jul 6, 2008
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    jisaac Notebook Deity

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    gparted FTW! no gparted is a live cd.
     
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    GrandAdmiral Notebook Evangelist

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    Why would one WANT to use ANYTHING in a windows environment? As above, live CD, Linux, so much better than anything Microsoft ever came up with. When I make a suggestion I try to know what I'm talking about.

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    I recently began dual booting XP and Vista. First off, no need for an extra program, as vista has an integrated partitioning tool. Its under "computer management". I am away from my vista machine right now, but I'm pretty sure the way to get to it is to open your start menu, right click "computer" and click management. From there, there is menu on left side that will have disk option. Shrink one of your partitions to accomodate the new install. Once it's done, pop in the install dvd and select the unpartitioned space and install as normal.
     
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    Easy Grand Admiral, put down your sequin sledge hammer, there are no stupid questions only stupid answers.

    "Why would one WANT to use ANYTHING in a windows environment"
    Pretty naive statement from someone who knows what their talking about.
     
    CGSUN, Jul 6, 2008
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