Instructions on How to Install a Dual Boot Operating System
- 1). Power on the computer that is running your current version of Windows. Insert the Windows installation disk in your computer's DVD or CD drive.
- 2). Press any key on your keyboard during the boot process to access the Windows installation menu. Click the "Install Now" button.
- 3). Type the 25-character product key included with your purchase of Windows at the "Type your product key for activation" window.
- 4). Click the "I accept the license terms" check box on the "Please read the license terms page" window.
- 5). Click "Custom" at the "Which type of installation do you want?" window.
- 6). Select the location--either a partition or disk--where you want to install the new Windows operating system on the "Where do you want to install Windows?" window.
- 7). Click "Next" to start the installation.