There's an excellent write up here: http://apcmag.com/5162/the_definitive_dual_booting_guide_linux_vista_and_xp Basically summary is install XP/Vista before Linux if possible, but if you can't they explain how to work in with Microsoft boot tools and installers (Vista has become more complex, not simpler). Also mentions two very useful tools: http://gparted.sourceforge.net/ http://neosmart.net/dl.php?id=1 This also talks about how to do xp/vista dual boot if you want as well. Ian -- Web: http://wand.net.nz/~iam4 Blog: http://iansblog.jandi.co.nz WAND Network Research Group