by Xanayoshi » Sat Jun 22, 2013 11:14 am
Generally, the easiest way to go about it is to install Windows first. The Live Distro's intent was for Windows users to be able to try out Linux, and Dual Boot.
If it is working, then when you install another Distro, choose the manual option, and write over the root.
You need to have Grub installed to MBR.
Alternatively...
You can use Gparted to set this up beforehand and create another partition for your home as well...
So basically...If we have..... let's say 200gb, and we wanted to split, but are a heavy windows User..
Swap-->5 gb
Root-->145(Where we will put Windows)This will be a NTSF or Fat 32
Root-->20(For The Linux OS..Ext4 would be best at this point)
Root/Home-->30(For the Linux Home..ext4)
Now when you install Windows you choose the partition you made..the 145 and let it do it's thing.
Then install Linux, manual install, and install to root and root home, or "/", "/home"
Have the Grub install to MBR.
On reboot, Windows should come up in your Grub List
Later when you wish to change Distros, you basically do a manual install, and write over "/", and assign it home, but do not FORMAT.
Now your Home should have all your things from the past install, write the grub to MBR, it should pick up Windows, and it should be all good..except for all the viruses, trojans, etc
Really, it's all about the manual installer and watching the partitions, even if you do not create a home.