Can I install windows 8 on a system dual boot (XP, 7) and keep the dual boot (XP)?

Can I install windows 8 pro update on a system dual boot (XP, 7 ongoing) replacing of windows 7, but keep the dual boot ability so that I can run the XP apps that only seem to work on XP?

Can I install windows 8 pro update on a system dual boot (XP, 7 ongoing) replacing of windows 7, but keep the dual boot ability so that I can run the XP apps that only seem to work on XP?

Yes, you can use the installation of Windows 7 to qualify for the upgrade to Windows 8.

You can then install Windows 8 on Windows 7 partition and dual boot with XP.

For reference - if the computer had installed XP you could not dual boot with the help of an upgrade of Windows 8.

In addition, to back up important data before installing a new operating system is recommended.

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