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Duel boot

by | September 14, 2018 9:38 AM PDT

Hi, i need help with my pc

Someone i know gave me a pc and it came with linux mint installed on it but i dont know if it previously had any windows software on it. I want to install windows 7 on it or possiblyduel boot windows 7 and linux mint on the same pc because i dont really understand linux.
Can you please help me

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Where are you stuck?
by R. Proffitt Forum moderator | September 14, 2018 10:21 AM PDT

There are now thousands of web pages on how to install W7 so there's no lack of information on that. Where are you stuck?

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do you have retail copy of W7?
by James Denison | September 14, 2018 11:08 AM PDT

If not, would need one, unless it's a major manufacturer PC (OEM) where you can order a model specific install discs from the OEM. You can also get a copy, make sure original discs, on EBay for about $50.

What version of linux mint did it come with? Latest version is Mint 19 with one of three desktop versions, MATE, or Cinnamon, or XFCE. At least it's free for download and installation and Mint 19 is really good.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eI7QQqnV1P8

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don't buy this one
by James Denison | September 14, 2018 11:16 AM PDT
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Where are you stuck with Linux?
by R. Proffitt Forum moderator | September 14, 2018 11:12 AM PDT

For example many use their PC browsing the web. Chrome, Firefox and other browsers seem to look and feel the same to me on Linux, Windows, and Apple OS.

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