Install Windows 7 over Linux

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I have Vista and Fedora installed in my laptop. Now am planning to try out Windows 7 so want to remove Linux and have Vista, windows 7 dual boot. Now how should i proceed? should i directly start installing Windows 7? will the setup allow me to format the Linux drive... and will it take care of the MBR? or do i have 2 separately do that?

Please help!

install win 7 directly that will overwrite MBR, yes u can format linux drive while installing.

thanks a lot

The linux drive was 10GB so couldnt install Win7 on it

had to install it on the vista drive... but i must say i am really impressed with Win7

bootup time 40sec n shutdown 10sec.

Now after installing everythin seems to be working fine, so i wanna know should i install the dell drivers (audio/network/chipset/graphics...etc.)?

^ win 7 takes max drivers itself sound,video,lan etc

other download for your h/w form manufacture's site

so how do i know which ones should i download as everything seems to be working finr... there is a long list of drivers on dell site! i think the graphic drivers are imp! what are the chipset driver for?

check in device manager.. if any device is in ? or ! sign with yellow color then, its not properly installed ,for that download the drivers and install...

first install chipset driver, this will help win 7 recognize the devices quickly.

Great thanks will do that!

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