I can assist with installing Windows 7. Let me know the details you need help with!
I can assist with installing Windows 7. Let me know the details you need help with!
Hello, I'm facing a problem with my Lenovo Y50-70 laptop. I need to set up Windows 7 as a dual boot with Linux Mint, but it's not working. On startup, the Windows installation media isn't being recognized. I transferred the disk to a USB flash drive, but that also failed. I attempted to use WINE for installation, but it keeps showing the error about free space on the boot disk. I'm open to trying different solutions and would prefer a straight dual-boot setup without a virtual machine for Windows inside Linux. Thank you for your assistance!
I utilized IMGBurn to convert the disk into an ISO file, followed by Rufus to transfer it onto a USB drive and create a bootable installation.
I attempted to verify the details during startup. It seems the option might not be available in the boot menu or BIOS settings. Could you clarify if it was intentionally omitted?
It wasn't included during startup. I was just curious if it would function when I opened setup.exe directly. Clearly, it didn<|pad|> to work that way.
Sure, I'll try a bootable USB. I'll also need assistance with GRUB since I'm not familiar with Linux yet. This time I'm giving it another shot. Previously, I used a different tool, so this is my first attempt.
It was identified with Rufus, which is fine. However, it seems to be stuck on "starting windows." I'll keep it enabled and see if it progresses. Still, I'm not confident it will work.
I really only have one USB stick. That means I often change the operating system on it when necessary. I’m hoping we can reduce those changes, even if I’ll still switch whenever needed. I’m curious about why the drivers were set up this way—it feels strange and inefficient. Fortunately, I also have a CD with the drivers and other files, plus my USB drive (which is for my laptop). My desktop still works perfectly, so downloads and support tasks are smooth. Also, the 'Start Windows' button doesn’t move. For now I’ll keep it running until you have a clear plan for me.
I just want to avoid ending up in a difficult situation. As long as there are local installers available for your drivers, everything should work out. Regarding the Starting Windows, it looks like the transfer might not have been successful. These things can be unpredictable; I've faced problems creating bootable Linux disks before and haven't tried Windows before version 10.