Thomas Taylor composed on 2015-02-25 23:02 (UTC-0800):
I performed an fresh install of OS 13.2 but ran into a problem when trying to get a dual boot system. The 13.2 install apparently requires a GPT partition scheme so I used PartedMagic to create that.
When I tried to install Windows 7 it balked at the GPT partition as it seems not able to use that scheme, requiring a DOS type partition table.
W7 supports GPT disks, but maybe not as configured by every instance by every partitioner.
What suggestions are there for allowing this dual-boot between OS 13.2 and Windows 7?
Neither 13.2 nor W7 require GPT as long as the HD is small enough for BIOS support (2TiB or less). I have 13.2, W7, 13.1 & Tumbleweed installed on a 2TB HD, installed about a month ago, using Grub Legacy as primary bootloader. I fully partitioned before starting any OS installer. Simply try again from scratch, without attempting GPT, unless HD size forces you. -- "The wise are known for their understanding, and pleasant words are persuasive." Proverbs 16:21 (New Living Translation) Team OS/2 ** Reg. Linux User #211409 ** a11y rocks! Felix Miata *** http://fm.no-ip.com/ -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe@opensuse.org To contact the owner, e-mail: opensuse+owner@opensuse.org