Possibility of a dual OS setup exists.
Possibility of a dual OS setup exists.
Hey there! I started setting up my PC in January with Windows 8, and everything is going smoothly. As a music enthusiast, I really appreciate the apps Apple provides, especially since I used to rely on my old MacBook Pro. Recently, I've been considering switching to Max OS X and installing it on a separate new hard drive or SSD. This would let me have two PCs in one system. I was wondering if it's realistic to purchase another drive and install OS X on it, so I could switch between them later if I want. Ideally, I'd keep two separate drives and use BIOS to boot from each when needed. How feasible do you think this approach would be? Thanks!
Using OSX on a PC is referred to as 'Hackintosh,' and only specific hardware supports this setup. Yet the idea of running two operating systems side by side is widespread, often called 'dual booting.' Many people choose to install both Linux and Windows for this purpose. Learn more about Hackintosh here.
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Yes, it's known as dualboot. As Askew mentioned, many users install both Windows and Linux. During dualboot setup, before either OS launches, it prompts you to choose which one you want to use. I plan to set up a Linux Mint and Windows 7 dual installation this summer.
Standard method for dual booting involves separate drives. While partitioning one drive with an OS is feasible, having each drive in its own is preferred. Choosing a boot drive takes about 10 seconds in your BIOS settings.
Sure, I understand what you're aiming for. You want to avoid automatic menu prompts and have full control over your drives, allowing you to manually select and manage them. Creating a bootable USB drive and installing it on your second, empty hard drive seems like a solid approach. This should give you the flexibility you're looking for.