Installing Windows after Fedora core 2

[Michael A. Peters]

On 01/16/2005 09:16:50 AM, mozart_uno wrote:
> I have installed Fedora core2, and is working fine since October  
> 2004,
> however now I want to install  windows also in the same box. I found
> in most of the recomendations that if you want to have a dual system
> you have to install first windows, but my questions is how to install
> windows and partition the hd after Fedora 2, without re-installing
> both systems.
> I hope somebody can help with this question.

If you are installing Windows to a separate hard drive - follow my  
instructions here:

http://mpeters.us/linux/dualboot_grub.php

Otherwise (installing on same HD) - I *think* what you need to do is  
install Windows to an empty partition, it will overwrite your MBR, then  
boot off of an emergency boot CD and reload grub onto your MBR for  
Fedora, then boot into Fedora and add the WinXP boot option. But  
someone else probably has precise instructions.

I prefer to make it possible to completely remove the Windows HD when  
installing Fedora (and vice versa) which is why I do it the way  
described in my tip page.