![]() If you follow this step and shrink your Windows partions, then DO NOT FORMAT the new partition that is created. Windows will only allow you to shrink it to a certain level, and you'll want to shrink it as much as possible so that you leave plenty of room for Linux (and so you can add new programs to Linux later). It is possible that Linux will keep your Recovery hard drive partition intact, but it is possible that you could lose that too.If you have made your Recovery DVD's, then you will need to run a full DEFRAG of your Windows partition, and after that you will need to use Disk Management to 'shrink volume' on your Windows partition. And then you will have lost your Windows and will have to re-install it first (from Recovery DVD's) before trying again to put on Linux. ![]() This is complicated stuff, and perhaps my instructions might not be clear, or maybe you might misunderstand something. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the Windows 7 installation. The USB 3.0 driver will be loaded automatically during the installation startup. Select the ODD or USB storage device as the boot device. ![]() I can not tell you exactly step-by-step how to install Linux in a dual-boot configuration with your Win7 and guarantee that you will be successful the first time you try it. Power on your system and press F8 during POST (Power-On Self Test) to enter the boot screen. ![]()
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