Dual Installs Linux/Vista

[Mario Frechette]

Chris Mohler a écrit :
> On Jan 29, 2008 10:32 AM, Karl Larsen <k5di at zianet.com> wrote:
>   
>> Richard wrote:
>>     
>>> Have linux install on drive one,
>>> but I would like to install my Windows Vista restore disk,
>>> on drive two.
>>>
>>> Everytime, I got to install windows, it grabs the first drive,
>>> and wipes out Linux., is there a way around this,
>>> or do I have to purchase, a full retail copy of Vista,
>>> to install on what hard drive I want?
>>>       
>
> There should be an option during the Vista pre-install - right after
> the license agreement - like "Custom (Advanced)".  That should let you
> select the target disk.  That will trash your MBR though - you'll have
> to boot from the live CD afterwards and reinstall grub.
>
> If that won't work - maybe you can temporarily disconnect the first
> driver during Vista install, then hook it back up and tell grub about
> your new OS.  Have not tried this though...
>
>   
>>     Windows MUST have the first partition on the first hard drive,
>> period. Do not know why. You need to let windows load where it wants.
>> And then load Ubuntu whereever you want to but not on top of windows :-)
>>     
>
> Untrue.
>
> Chris
>
>   
Yes it is Untrue

When you get Grub reisntalled edit /boot/grub/menu.lst

and map the drive you what Windows on
here's mine...Windows is installed on the 3thrd hard drive

# This entry automatically added by the Debian installer for a non-linux OS
# on /dev/sdc1
title Microsoft Windows XP Professionnel
root (hd2,0)
savedefault
makeactive
map (hd0) (hd2)
map (hd2) (hd0)
chainloader +1

hope that helps

Mario