Dual-Boot (multiboot)

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• How do I set up a dual boot Vista and XP with 2 hard drives?

  Dual boot Vista and XP with 2 hard drives

  I tried to get my computer has a separate hard drive put in place that lets me run Windows XP or Windows Vista. I tried the path of the CMD, but I could do things wrong with that because the news NTLDR appeared much too different info from Vista. Currently, I have deleted this change to the startup configuration. I want to know what I have to do to get these two to be able to boot. I noticed problems similar to mine, but the answer always seems to be a software that would cost me money.

  Thank you

  Tevans95

  Hello Tevans95,

  You cannot install two different operating systems on two different disks. For a dual-boot environment, you must install both XP and Vista on the same drive with different partitions.

  In addition, you must install Windows XP first and then Windows Vista.

  You can check the items below which will give you information on Dual boot.

  Install multiple operating systems (multiboot)

  Set up a dual-boot system

  Change the default operating system for startup (multiboot)

  There is no software that can help you to install XP and Vista on different drives.

  Thank you
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• dual boot both windows 7

  Hi all, I have two hard drive and I had a windows 7 on one of them, I install another windows 7 on a different hard drive and now I want to be able to select beetwen windows, how I add my windows in the boot.ini file.

  Thank you.

  Windows 7 does not use a like Windows XP boot.ini file. Instead, it uses a BCD store.

  If the starting version are install, but you can't tell who is who then use EasyBCD to customize your splash screen entries.

  EasyBCD:
  http://NeoSmart.NET/DL.php?id=1

  Install multiple operating systems (multiboot)
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/install-more-than-one-operating-system-multiboot

  Windows 7 - Dual Boot, Boot Triple, Quad Boot, Penta, Hexa, Hepta (XP more 6 versions of Windows 7 32-bit and 64-bit) Boot and beyond:
  http://www.PAGESTART.com/win7heptaboot01.html

  JS
  http://www.PAGESTART.com

  Never be afraid to ask. This forum has some of the best people in the world to help.

• Dual Boot Windows 7 pro / Windows 7 pro

  Is it possible to install two Windows 7 on the same machine, as a Dual-boot?

  A version as it is now, installed on a SATA HDD.

  The second version on the SSD in the same computer.

  How do I manage to fix it?

  Is the drive that boot get the letter C: as player or can I change it?

  Sorry for my bad English.

  As long as you have a separate license for each installation, you should be able to configure a separate installation.

  See for instructions:

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/can-I-have-more-than-one-operating-system-on-my-computer-multiboot

• Dual Boot Windows 7 32 & 64 bit

  I am running W7 32 bit. I just installed a new 2 TB internal hard drive. Can I install W7 64 bit on the new drive and the dual boot the entire system (without doing anything for the installation of 32-bit) and if I can, that I have to reinstall the apps in 64-bit player?

  the key that can be used with 32-bit or 64-bit Windows 7 is designed to drive 1. You cannot use install both. 1 license, 1 installation, so choose wisely. If you want to install Windows 7 32 bit on another partition or another computer, you must purchase an additional license.

  http://www.Microsoft.com/Windows/buy/default.aspx
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/get-a-new-Windows-product-key

  If you buy the key, you can see the article for multiple start-up procedure:

  More than one installation of operating system (multiboot) releasing It Easy: with Windows | ActiveWin | Laptops | Microsoft MVP

• create the dual boot with an external hard drive

  I want to create dual boot laptop (OS 2 in 1) in my laptop, but my internal hard drive reach maximum (3) logical partition for my windows operating system 7 is not allow me to create a new logical partition install win8 pro. I've planed to buy an external hard drive and connect with my laptop and install win8 in external hard drive and use win8 and 7. Is it possible? If possible how to create? Please give me instructions step by step.

  Hi Karthik,

  If your hard drive has enough free disk space, you can install a newer version of Windows on a separate partition and keep the earlier version of Windows on your computer. It's called a multiboot or dual-boot configuration. Every time that you start your computer, you can choose which version of Windows to run. You can also install Windows 8 on an external hard drive and use it to dual boot.

  You can see the Microsoft article below for more information about this.

  Install multiple operating systems (multiboot)

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-AU/Windows/install-multiple-operating-system-multiboot#1TC=Windows-7

  I hope this helps.

  Please report if the problem persists and we will be happy to help you further.

• Dual boot Win7 32 bit and the 64 bit Win8?

  In anticipation to Windows 8 be accessible to the masses, I would like to know what are the possibilities to install 64-bit Windows 8 when Windows 7 32-bit is already installed.

  Would Windows 7 32 bit and all the 32-bit drivers need to be reinstalled with the 64-bit versions?

  Which means a complete reinstallation of parameters/data and applications existing/installed all be kept or partition the hard disk drive and to start new to new is the only solution?

  Or install another hard drive would be more appropriate?

  In anticipation to Windows 8 be accessible to the masses, I would like to know what are the possibilities to install 64-bit Windows 8 when Windows 7 32-bit is already installed.

  Would Windows 7 32 bit and all the 32-bit drivers need to be reinstalled with the 64-bit versions?

  If you dual-boot Windows 7 32-bit and 64-bit Windows 8, you will need to install the 64-bit native drivers. Windows 8 and 7 64 bit do not support 32-bit drivers.

  Which means a complete reinstallation of parameters/data and applications existing/installed all be kept or partition the hard disk drive and to start new to new is the only solution?

  Yes, you will have to reinstall applications too. You will be able to migrate your personal files and settings by using the Windows Easy Transfer utility.

  Or install another hard drive would be more appropriate?

  You can install it on another partition or hard disk. If you are installing on another partition or hard drive, you will need a full version of Windows 8.

  Resources:

  Please see the following article with useful information about dual-boot:

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/can-I-have-more-than-one-operating-system-on-my-computer-multiboot

• Cannot remove Windows XP Dual Boot with Windows 7 (partition logic-bootable) (main System Partition)

  When I put XP and 7 dual boot I them created on a drive with 2 partitions.  I don't have Windows XP and need space for windows 7 so I followed the instructions to remove it.  I used the Windows 7 disc in repair mode via Diskpart to delete the XP partition and (after release) change the master boot record to Windows 7 using Bootrec/fixmbr and /fixboot.  I then tried to activate Windows 7 new in Diskpart but received the error message:

  The VIRTUAL DISK SERVICE ERROR - the specified partition is invalid for this operation.

  It's because I had configured Windows 7 in an extended as a logical disk partition.

  I had to restore from the image I had taken and copy backup my data files.  However this left me with the following configuration:

  Primary partition

  C: Windows XP - local disk, system, Page File Active, primary

  Extended partition

  G: Windows 7 - Local, Boot, Crash Dump, logical disk

  D: programs - Local, logical disk

  Files - Local, logical disk E:

  Photos - Local, logical disk F:

  I have EaseUS Partition Master which apparently allows me to convert drive G of elementary logic.  However he would not only because it is noted as boot drive.

  How to convert G to a logical disk in a primary partition so that I can activate it?

  Start Windows 7, and format the partition ON THAT XP is installed. (This assumes that XP is on the 1st partition)

  Since the Windows 7 bootloader (BCD store was on the XP partition) you will need for this restore on Windows 7

  partition.

  Restart your computer with the Windows 7 DVD in the CD/DVD drive. Wait for Windows Start (this may take a while if you)

  have a computer to multiboot), change the language. Time/keyboard if necessary, otherwise click "next". In her "install now".

  prompt (do not choose the install now option) instead choose the option "Repair your computer" located at the bottom left

  the back.

  Then select the option 'Use recovery tool' and click 'next '.
  Now, you will see a list of "Recovery Tools". Choose "Command Prompt".

  At the DOS prompt, type the following three commands:

  Bootrec.exe /fixmbr

  Bootrec.exe /fixboot (may return a not found message "Eliment")

  Bootrec.exe /RebuildBcd

  You should now see the number of Windows Installations that have been identified
  For a tripple boot computer, after that XP has been removed you will see the number 2 (the 2 other Windows 7/Vista

  facilities)

  If you see a prompt "Facility add to the startup list?", enter Y (Yes) for each installation.

  Remove the Windows 7 DVD. Close the command prompt window, and then click "Restart" to reboot the PC.

  Reboot and XP should have disappeared.

  METHOD No. 3
  If the XP partition has been installed has been severely damaged or deleted.

  Restart your computer with the Windows 7 DVD in the CD/DVD drive. Wait for Windows Start (this may take a while if you)

  have a computer to multiboot), change the language. Time/keyboard if necessary, otherwise click "next". In her "install now".

  invites to choose the option 'Install now' and wait again invites him "what type of installion.

  Now select the option "Custom (Advanced)".
  You should now see a list of all existing partitions and unallocated space where resided once Windows XP.
  Levy (highlighted) space and in the lower left corner click "Drive Options".

  Now, with unallocated space underlined click on 'New' and 'Apply' and 'Format '.
  Close the prompt "Where would you install Windows?" by clicking on the red X in the upper right.
  Click 'Yes' to. Are you sure you want to cancle installation Windows' command prompt.
  Then click on the option "repair you computer" at the bottom left.

  Then select the option 'Use recovery tool' and click 'next '.
  Now, you will see a list of "Recovery Tools". Choose "Command Prompt".

  At the DOS prompt, type the following three commands:

  Bootrec.exe /fixmbr

  Bootrec.exe /fixboot (may return a not found message "Eliment")

  Bootrec.exe /RebuildBcd

  How to use the Bootrec.exe tool in the Windows recovery environment to troubleshoot and repair startup issues in Windows
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/927392

  How to remove Windows XP from a computer to dual-boot Windows 7
  http://www.PAGESTART.com/dualbootdelxp01pg01.html

  This guide is specifically for computer owners who have only one hard disk shared by Windows XP and Windows7. The

  the object must not only uninstall Windows XP, but allow Windows 7 start and make full use of the partition the space formerly occupied

  by XP.

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  Note: As this is a major change I would say look at the installation of an Image backup software package and create a

  backup of hard drive to an external USB drive should something fail.

  Norton Ghost version 15 - has a 30 day trial available
  (Note: Ghost can is no longer available, see Todo Backup free as an alternative)
  http://www.Symantec.com/Norton/Ghost
  Media: CDR/RW, DVD + R/RW, Blu - Ray, USB and FireWire® devices (IEEE 1394), Iomega Zip® and Jaz® drives
  (Note: trial does not create a Bootable restore CD you will need to restore the image)
  http://www.Symantec.com/Norton/downloads/trialsoftware/register.jsp?PVID=ghost15
  User Guide: ftp://ftp.symantec.com/public/english_us_canada/products/ghost/15/manuals/ngh_15_user_guide.pdf

  Free alternatives:
  EASEUS Todo Backup Home V6
  (Note: Todo Install, then create a diskette "emergency" before you start creating your first image backup)
  http://www.TODO-backup.com/

  Acronis True Image 2011 - has a fully functional trial version of 30 days available.
  (Note: install Acronis and then create a bootable media restoration/rescue CD before you start creating your first image)

  backup)
  http://www.Acronis.com/homecomputing/products/TrueImage/
  The version comparison: http://www.acronis.com/homecomputing/products/trueimage/comparison.html
  True Image User Guides and documentation:
  http://www.Acronis.com/homecomputing/download/docs/

  Acronis True Image Seagate Edition (drive Assistant)
  http://www.Seagate.com/www/en-us/support/downloads/DiscWizard

  Acronis True Image edition of Western Digital (WD)
  http://support.wdc.com/product/downloaddetail.asp?Swid=119&wdc_lang=en

  Also copy disc to disc with Norton Ghost
  http://Service1.Symantec.com/support/PowerQuest.nsf/docid/2004111701520562?OpenDocument&src=hot&prod=Norton

  + Ghost & ver = 10.0 & csm = no & seg = hho

  Windows 7 built in "backup and restore".
  (To restore an image, you need your Windows 7 DVD disc or repairs)

  Untested alternatives
  Reflect disk imaging:
  http://www.Macrium.com/reflectfree.asp

  Paragon Backup & Recovery Free Edition:
  http://www.Paragon-Software.com/home/DB-Express/download.htm

  J W Stuart: http://www.pagestart.com

• How should I divide up to a HD so I can dual boot 32 and 64 bit WIN7

  I install WIN7 32 bit and WIN7 64 bit (legally) on the same machine.  I understand that I must do it on a hard drive by creating two partitions.

  We have to be 'active' and a 'logic' I suspect.  Please let me know if this is correct.  I gleaned this info so far from other jobs found here.

  THX

  Jeroldo

  See the following topics:

  http://notebooks.com/2011/02/25/how-to-create-a-simple-partition-in-Windows-7-quick-tip/

  also:

  Please see the following article with useful information about dual-boot:

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/can-I-have-more-than-one-operating-system-on-my-computer-multiboot

• How Windows determines the dual-boot?

  I want to understand the mechanisms of multiboot.  Feel free to point me to the Microsoft links that explain this.

  How does he know how much OS bootable Windows are present?  Windows queries each partition at startup to see if an OS resides?  Or is a pointer added on the MBR as each OS is installed so that Windows should simply verify the MBR?

  Let me complicate the qustion slightly.  Suppose that disks are involved, each with a BONE or two.  If Windows asks each partition at startup to see if an OS resides, then disks does not alter.  However, if Windows stores this information in the MBR, how it works for several discs, each with its own MBR?  Windows look each MBR it can find at startup?

  Another question.  If Windows adds a pointer for each operating system on the MBR, then what happens if a BONE is removed, for example, when a partition is deleted or a diskette containing a BONE or two is physically deleted?

  Initialization information is contained in the store BCD and not the MBR.  The BCD store can be found in two locations.

  (1) hidden 150 MB system reserved partition.

  (2) in the score where the first version of Windows that you have installed. The folder is named C:\Boot and a bootmgr file name

  Whenever you install a different version of Windows (XP, Vista, Windows 7 or 8), another entry is made in the BCD store.

  How to modify the BCD store: http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc731245%28v=ws.10%29.aspx

  An easier way to modify the BCD store is to install EasyBCD in the latest version of Windows you have installed.

  EasyBCD (free for non-commercial use):
  http://NeoSmart.NET/DL.php?id=1
  http://NeoSmart.net/blog/2012/announcing-EasyBCD-2-2-Windows-8-dual-booting-and-more/

  J W Stuart: http://www.pagestart.com

• Problem with Windows 7 and Vista Dual Boot Config

  Hello all hope someone can help I'm currently decided to create a duel using Windows 7 boot configuration and windows vista here is the problem 7 in dock on the c drive and vista is on the d boot in 7 this info is correct, however vista boot indeed quite the oppsite it says its installed on drive c and 7 d , I tried edit the drive letters using the vista registry would notboot had to repair using sys restore... to end

  Hi Madril,

  Thanks for posting this question in the Microsoft Community.

  Could you give us little answers so that we can have a better understanding of the issue?

  1. you are trying to boot Vista on Windows 7? If this is the case, I suggest that it will not work.

  2 you both fill the operating system installed?

  I would like to inform you that when you start in Windows Vista or Windows 7 regardless of the drive, they can be installed, Windows display readers primaries than C. Drive C is always reserved for Windows. That's why Windows it will show that the C drive.

  If the dual boot works fine, you don't have to worry about what.

  You can also format the hard drive, create two different partitions and then start Vista in a drive and Windows 7 in another. You can also go through the article on multiboot and check if it helps.

  Hope this helps and provide us more information if you need more assistance. We will be happy to help you.

• How to install a dual boot on my laptop system. There the Vista license on it, I'll buy a disc of windows 7 retail of the school?

  How to install a dual boot on my laptop system. There the Vista license on it, I'll buy a disc of windows 7 retail school, also I want to use vmware or virtual box to have windows 7 Windows 7 for experimentation (because in to school for computers). So, how can I configure my computer to ask what os I want to run from the black screen and I have 7 on a virtual machine to play with and what having a vdi with my os to travel around with on a USB?

  Please see the following article with useful information about dual-boot:

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/can-I-have-more-than-one-operating-system-on-my-computer-multiboot

  You will not be able to virtualize Windows 7 because the license would be already physically license on the host on a partition.

  Another question, you must make sure that the copy of that school license is not an upgrade. You cannot install an upgrade on a partition or a virtual machine.

• Dual Boot System Windows7 32 bit & Sp2 (partaially crashed) Vista

  I have a HP xw4600Core2Duo3GHZ desktop computer, model basic 4GBRAM orginal 180 GB Seagate(Windows VISTA) SATA hard drive crashed once.

  So I need to fix a 500 GB Seagate Hardrive with Windows 7 32 bit installed.

  I need to make a system dual-boot. How can I do this?

  See the following topics:

  Please see the following article with useful information about dual-boot:

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/can-I-have-more-than-one-operating-system-on-my-computer-multiboot

• Sierra takes in dual boot with Boot Camp? Laminated through 25 pages. Did not direct discussions or responses.

  Installation of Microsoft Windows need to run Microsoft 'Access', which is not available to OX. Until I try to install OX 10.0.2 does anyone know if it supports the dual boot with BootCamp or similar? Thank you!

  Boot Camp creates a Windows partition on the internal disk and allows the computer to be switched between Mac OS X and Windows, but not to have two OS running at the same time. make products such as VirtualBox.

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• (SOLVED) Profile of tuberculosis path must be reinstated to Dual boot w/each start

  Having a dual boot (W10 & Ubuntu 14.04). Configure TB on first and migrated W10 W7 all files/folders for TB to it. Worked well. Then configure Ubuntu TB. Set the path for the profiles to the location on the main disc used by W10, I can use the same files. Worked 1st time and recognized of all the folders/files/address/etc. When I re-boot of Ubuntu it says folder Profiles is missing. In the Terminal I follow these steps to fix:

  CD/usr/bin >
  . / thunderbird - profilemanager >
  Remove "default profile" >
  create new "default profile" and sets the path to the folder of old profile even on main drive >

  Again, everything works until the next reboot. So I have to re-enter the foregoing all over again! Any suggestions GREATLY appreciated!

  Congratulations. You can then mark the thread as "Solved" Please?
  Thank you.