how to dual boot windows xp and linux on a single hard drive

**tracktrix** · 04-27-2005, 03:35 AM

Hi, very new and novice linux user. i have a 120gb hard drive with windows xp (fat32) running on it. Interested in installing linux on one of the partition. I've research a little bit and decided to download mandrake 10.1 dvd version since it was the most user friendly. need help in setting it up. thanks

**vern** · 05-06-2005, 01:57 AM

It is impossible for a full blown Linux installation and Windows to co-exist on one partition. You can install both on one hard disk, but different partitions.

**tracktrix** · 05-07-2005, 02:57 AM

yes, i'm sorry if i'm not so clear. i have a separate partition for the linux os

**catch** · 05-08-2005, 03:16 AM

yes, you can do so but linux must be on a separate partition different from NTFS. and once you are almost done installing it, try not messing up with the MBR. i suggest you follow with BeoR's instructions on how.

**tracktrix** · 05-09-2005, 12:52 AM

problems again, during installing i got an invalid hdlist description error. searched in google and i need to redownload back the iso file. looks like my downloaded iso is corrupted.

**vern** · 05-09-2005, 08:54 AM

Where did you get the error? At what stage of the installation?

**tracktrix** · 05-10-2005, 01:40 AM

during the partitioning stage. I even tried auto partition but still got the same thing. what is a superblock by the way?

**tracktrix** · 05-11-2005, 01:19 AM

finish downloading the file again. another problem. looks like i need to burn it again. tried to install it but errors came installing kde. i can't read some files. currently running gnome.