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Multi-Boot win 7_Ubuntu_XP

by jinnu176 Jun 19, 2010 6:07PM PDT

My h/w
MB : gigabyte GA-MA785GMT-US2H
CPU : AMD Phenom II X2 555BE
HDD : seagate 500gb

I've installed WIN 7 then Ubuntu 10 in a dual boot. running fine
I have need to install xp as well.
there is a second hdd same as above in which i wish to install xp and then boot all 3 using the linux boot manager.

Can i accomplish this with out reinstalling linux.
As i am not that good with linux i really would appreciate ur help.

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Yes you can do this.

by GODhack Jun 19, 2010 9:54PM PDT

Install XP. XP install will destroy Linux boot manager.
Then fix boot by reinstalling only boot manager (GRUB).
http://www.dedoimedo.com/computers/grub-2.html
Section 4.G. tells how to reinstall GRUB 2. (you will be able to do this after booting from Ubuntu 10 liveCD and opening terminal)

p.s. Sections 4-5 cover how to manually edit things in that case if automatic install will fail to detect all 3 OS'es.

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If you use Mandriva

by R_Head Jun 20, 2010 1:18AM PDT

All you do is throw the install CD and use the Repair Option. Use Reinstall Bootloader and is done. Sorry the *buntus does not have that.