Windows 8 can work with multiple operating systems
Can I use windows 8 with several OS like windows7 & windows xp etc.
Hello Aslam Dasadia,
If you are referring to double or triple boot, i.e., starting from Windows XP, Windows 7 and Windows 8 on the same PC and the drive, then the answer is Yes.
Please keep in mind that Windows XP must be installed first. This is because Windows XP uses a different bootloader of Windows 7 and Windows 8. A good way to install is in order, for example, Windows XP first, followed by Windows 7 and Windows 8.
An alternative is to use the Hyper V virtual machine software (provided with Windows 8 Pro and Enterprise of Windows 8) to create virtual machines of all operating systems. Personally, I use VMware Workstation (not free I'm afraid). VMware Workstation I running Windows XP, Windows Vista and Windows 7 with Windows 8 as the host and the other as guest operating systems.
This forum post is my own opinion and does not necessarily reflect the opinion or the opinion of Microsoft, its employees or other MVPS.
John Barnett MVP: Windows XP Expert associated with: Windows Expert - consumer: www.winuser.co.uk | vistasupport.mvps.org | xphelpandsupport.mvps.org | www.silversurfer-Guide.com
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