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Is this a good way to dual boot? (Win 7 & SnowLeo)


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http://thebackpackr.com/hackintoshing-with-snow-leopard/

 

I found this tutorial while searching google. I plan on using it because it incorporates the lifehacker guide that I will be following. However, it seems many recommend Chameleon boot loader, which does not seem as simple as this. I really just want a simple way to boot into either of the two OSs without having trouble. Is this a good method? And if not what method should I use? Thanks in advance!

 

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It sounds OK but if you don't need the usb to install, then you might want to do this. From this guide (assuming you've already installed windows), follow step #1 (but you won't need xubuntu), step #2 (If you need to shrink your windows partition defrag first), step #4, step #6, and step #7. Install chameleon.

 

How to remove.

 

If it all works then great otherwise follow step #8 and normal windows booting should occur. At this point you may remove the partition and reformat it as windows or resize the main one RESIZING IS RISKY!!!.

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So I can use it is what you are saying. I plan on using the lifehacker guide to install snow leo anyway. I just needed a simple way to dual boot. I will try the way I found, if I have any trouble I will be sure to come back here :).

 

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It sounds OK but if you don't need the usb to install, then you might want to do this. From this guide (assuming you've already installed windows), follow step #1 (but you won't need xubuntu), step #2 (If you need to shrink your windows partition defrag first), step #4, step #6, and step #7. Install chameleon.

 

How to remove.

 

If it all works then great otherwise follow step #8 and normal windows booting should occur. At this point you may remove the partition and reformat it as windows or resize the main one RESIZING IS RISKY!!!.

You guide clearly says in full caps "This will not work in Snow Leopard". You posted this in both my topic and this one. Explain to me why you are pasting this guide everywhere for views where they do not apply?

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