Why Bother Dual-Booting?
Different operating systems have different uses and advantages. Having more than one operating system installed allows you to quickly switch between two and have the best tool for the job. It also makes it easier to dabble and experiment with different operating systems.
For example, you could have both Linux and Windows installed, using Linux for development work and booting into Windows when you need to use Windows-only software or play a PC game. If you like Windows 7 but want to try out Windows 8.1, you could install Windows 8.1 alongside Windows 7 and choose between the two at boot time, knowing you’ll always be able to go back to Windows 7. If you’re using a Mac, you can have Windows installed alongside Mac OS X and boot into it when you need to run Windows-only software.
You could use virtual machine software instead of setting up a dual-boot system, but a dual-boot system lets you actually use both operating systems on your hardware at full, native speed. You don’t have to deal with the overhead of a virtual machine, which is especially bad when it comes to 3D graphics. The downside is you can only use one of your installed operating systems at a time.
Recommended:
*Rufus-a utility that helps format and create bootable USB flash drives, such as USB keys/pendrives, memory sticks, etc.
*OS CD if you have one
*OS ISO
*Ease US Partition Master pro for converting GPT style to MBR.
Make a bootable OS in usb using rufus. Install Ease US partition master pro then convert your hard drive to MBR. Create another partition for the second OS. MBR style limit only for four partition. Restart Pc then change bios into legacy mode. Common key to bios F2 or del. Boot to usb, format your PC then select the other partition you create. For driver missing just scan your other OS drive or use driver pack solution.
Different operating systems have different uses and advantages. Having more than one operating system installed allows you to quickly switch between two and have the best tool for the job. It also makes it easier to dabble and experiment with different operating systems.
For example, you could have both Linux and Windows installed, using Linux for development work and booting into Windows when you need to use Windows-only software or play a PC game. If you like Windows 7 but want to try out Windows 8.1, you could install Windows 8.1 alongside Windows 7 and choose between the two at boot time, knowing you’ll always be able to go back to Windows 7. If you’re using a Mac, you can have Windows installed alongside Mac OS X and boot into it when you need to run Windows-only software.
You could use virtual machine software instead of setting up a dual-boot system, but a dual-boot system lets you actually use both operating systems on your hardware at full, native speed. You don’t have to deal with the overhead of a virtual machine, which is especially bad when it comes to 3D graphics. The downside is you can only use one of your installed operating systems at a time.
Recommended:
*Rufus-a utility that helps format and create bootable USB flash drives, such as USB keys/pendrives, memory sticks, etc.
*OS CD if you have one
*OS ISO
*Ease US Partition Master pro for converting GPT style to MBR.
Make a bootable OS in usb using rufus. Install Ease US partition master pro then convert your hard drive to MBR. Create another partition for the second OS. MBR style limit only for four partition. Restart Pc then change bios into legacy mode. Common key to bios F2 or del. Boot to usb, format your PC then select the other partition you create. For driver missing just scan your other OS drive or use driver pack solution.
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