[JeremeyN]

I am looking for a guide for the 10v w/ Windows 7 starter and install Snow Leopard on it as a dual boot. So I want to Dual boot Windows 7 starter (Since it is already on there) and have OSX 10.6.2 Snow leopard.

I am not sure if I can just partition the HD in 1/2 and install Snow leopard on the new partition while leaving Windows 7 starter alone.?

If this has been done can you then after the dual boot is setup later upgrade windows 7 starter to Home premium?

Thanks,
Jeremey Norris

[JeremeyN]

Does no one have any idea how to do this... Am I on the right track with partitioning? any advice would be appreciated.

Thanks,
Jeremey Norris

[jmacie]

Search for Dual boot section, plenty of info there.

[Paul O]

Hi,

I tried to do this, but couldn't get it to work.

You can't repartition the drive and use the empty space. I've tried allsorts and nothing will format the partition in the format that will allow OSx to install.

You have to reformat the drive, via the OSx install and then repartition it from there.

You then need to reinstall windows 7 onto the second partition.

What you *might* be able to do is to repartition the drive, then take a Ghost image of Windows 7. Then format and partition again via OSx and put the ghost image back onto the now empty partition. Note you have to partition before taking a Ghost image or Ghost will want a bigger drive to restore the image.

This will mean your Windows 7 install is identical to what it is now. Ive found when reinstalling Win7 from scratch, you don't get all of the nifty features that come preinstalled. I started to do this, but in the end didn't restore the image and just installed Win7 from the original CD instead.

If Ghosting is too much hassle, or you don't know what I'm talking about with Ghost, then go with the standard guide on dual installation. You'll need your original Windows 7 CD. Loads of guides on here on how to do the dual installations.

Cheers.

Paul.

[JeremeyN]

I totally understand by what you mean when it comes to ghosting... I just figured if I reinstalled a ghost it would try to install it on the partition that is already OSX or if anything it will erase OSX by reformatting the partition.... I haven't used ghosting in a while... so I might not be up to date.

How do I get an original Windows 7 disc. If the computer comes pre-installed with Windows 7 starter. Last I checked you can't even buy Starter... Even if I were to buy the upgrade for $75 from stater to premium. I would have to have windows 7 starter already installed.... Unless there is a way to request this disc from Dell themselves or a program that extracts Windows 7 starter to a disc or image????

There has got to be a way to do this without having to purchase Windows 7 Premium Full Version.

Thanks,
Jeremey Norris

Originally Posted by Paul O

Hi,

I tried to do this, but couldn't get it to work.

You can't repartition the drive and use the empty space. I've tried allsorts and nothing will format the partition in the format that will allow OSx to install.

You have to reformat the drive, via the OSx install and then repartition it from there.

You then need to reinstall windows 7 onto the second partition.

What you *might* be able to do is to repartition the drive, then take a Ghost image of Windows 7. Then format and partition again via OSx and put the ghost image back onto the now empty partition. Note you have to partition before taking a Ghost image or Ghost will want a bigger drive to restore the image.

This will mean your Windows 7 install is identical to what it is now. Ive found when reinstalling Win7 from scratch, you don't get all of the nifty features that come preinstalled. I started to do this, but in the end didn't restore the image and just installed Win7 from the original CD instead.

If Ghosting is too much hassle, or you don't know what I'm talking about with Ghost, then go with the standard guide on dual installation. You'll need your original Windows 7 CD. Loads of guides on here on how to do the dual installations.

Cheers.

Paul.

[minimalpc]

http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=428068

[Paul O]

Hi Jeremey,

My Dell Mini came with Windows 7 in the box, along with some driver disks.

I'm in the UK though, the US might not get them I guess....

Paul.