Description

This test verifies that installing Fedora onto a machine with a pre-existing Windows installation will result in a functioning dual-boot system.

Windows XP is the primary target, but Windows Vista, Windows 7 and Windows 2000 should also be tested.

How to test

Start with a system with a typical, functioning Windows installation
- Partition layout: primary disk has one partition, NTFS formatted.
- If possible, just use a factory restore disk or similar
- NOTE: The Windows XP installer may crash if you have Linux installed; you may need to wipe the disk first.
Boot the Fedora installer by whatever means are convenient (Install DVD is nice and easy)
Advance to partitioning screen
Choose "Shrink Current System"
Enable "Review and modify partition layout" checkbox
Enter a target size (for the Windows partition) that leaves at least 10GB for Fedora (recommended size)
Click "Next" and review partition details
Advance to bootloader configuration screen and rename "Other" to "Windows" (if needed)
Complete the installation with whatever package set you like
Reboot system after installation and choose "Windows" from the GRUB menu
After Windows boots successfully, reboot and choose Fedora from the GRUB menu

Fedora installer should boot normally.
Partitioning screen should offer "Shrink Current System"
Choosing that option should pop up a box asking which partition to resize and the target size
Partition details should show a typical Fedora partition layout and an NTFS partition both on the drive
Bootloader configuration screen should have entries for both Fedora and "Other"
Fedora installation should complete normally
Bootloader should show both "Fedora" and "Windows" options
Bootloader should have reasonable timeout, to allow choosing the system to boot
After rebooting into Windows, the system should run a disk check, which should complete without errors
When rebooting back into Fedora, the system should boot normally