I installed Linux Mint 17.2 and I couldn't load a dual boot of Windows with it. I don't know what I am doing. How do I partition or create a Windows partition with this distro?? I just upgraded to Linux Mint 17.3
Usually Windows is installed 1st. You didn't say which version of Windows you want to install, but since Mint is based on Ubuntu, this link may be helpful:
I am trying to install Windows 7 or 8.1 so far I've installed Linux Mint 17.3 Cinnamon successfully but still no dual boot
Like I said in my other response, normally Windows is installed 1st, THEN Linux is installed. Mint is based on Ubuntu so the link in my other response will walk you thru how to fix the boot loader.
Agreed. Windows should be installed before.
Linux should be installed later.
I am not sure about windows 7 but after installing Windows 8 when you install any ubuntu based OS (including Mint) an option for dual boot would popup during the Linux installation.
If you don't know what you're doing, and you installed linux first, remove it.
Install win7/8/8.1 anything you wish and THEN install Linux.
If you don't want to remove your firstly installed mint and install windows as the next, well, its possible but its tricky, including steps to install grub boot loader later manually.
I installed Windows first and it worked. Thanks.
Like I said! :) Youa welcome!
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