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  1. Discover ExTiX Deepin 24.8: The Ultimate Windows 11 Alternative

    In recent years, operating systems have seen significant evolution, particularly as users become increasingly disenchanted with major players like Microsoft. This sentiment stems from frustrations over privacy concerns, bloatware, and relentless updates that can disrupt user experience. In this...
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    Can we install a linux bootloader from wtihin windows?

    Hi, I want to install a linux boot loader that will enable me to boot multiple partitions including windows or linux types, is there a program that will run in windows 10 that can do this? Having issues doing it from the linux cd, thanks in advance.
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    Windows 10 move a brand new HD with win 10 installed to my computer.

    In the past MS has been very nice about letting me move my win7 drive from computer to computer as I've upgraded machines. (had to reauthorize but that's not a biggie) Now I have win7 on my main machine balanced nicely with a lot of apps. I do not want to upgrade this. Nor do I want to stop...
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    Windows 10 Boot from USB flash drive only with FAT32 and no multi-boot support?

    I have a (new) Acer Swift notebook which does not allow to switch/enable Legacy BIOS mode. So I can only disable "Secure Boot" and use UEFI. However my bootable, GPT and NTFS formatted USB flash drive is NOT recognized or even bootable. It works on other computers. I read that FAT32 should be...
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    Windows 7 Two Partitions Belong to Home Network?

    Partition 1: Win7 on Home network: WMC broke & could not re-install/sfc/repair fix. Wanted setup a 2nd prtn/wmc/S'dust HDHR3 tuner h'ware without losing my recorded TV which will still play, but not from a 2nd prtn (copy protection). 2nd prtn Win7 is not discovering the HR3 device, & seems...
  6. Windows 8 How To Dual Boot?

    How can i add Windows 7 to Windows 8.1 i want to do Dual Boot So i can use both os. I have made the partination but don't know what to do next.
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    Windows 8 BCD before boot.ini in multi-boot

    Hi, Firstly, I'm new to the forums so wanted to say hey to everyone. My main issue is in a multi-boot scenario (2 harddrives, both with an xp and win 8.1 partition), boot.ini comes before BCD so I can never boot the windows 8.1 drives. Quick back story: Originally had 2 harddrives, both xp...
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    Windows 8 Please tell me how can I have Windows 7 and 8.1 dual boot?

    I plan to soon upgrade my OEM Windows 7 to Windows 8 and then Windows 8.1 I believe my main operating system will then no longer be OEM and be able to be transferred to another pc. I also own a full version of Windows 7. Once I upgrade OEM Windows 7 to Windows 8.1, how can I use the full...
  9. Windows 8 Share program files across multiple installations of Windows 8?

    I'm wondering if it's possible to do the following: I have Windows 8 installed on my SSD. I also have Windows 8 installed on my HDD. Is it possible to install programs on only one of the instances of Windows 8 and access those programs from both instances of Windows 8? I was hoping to install...
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    Windows 7 How to add a second Win7 (on different partition) to BootManager menu?

    I have a "main" partition which contains my main "Win 7" system. Occasionally I want to boot a second Win 7 from another primary partition. When I hit at boot time <F4> I get into the Win BootManager menu. But unfortuantely there is only my main Win7 listted. The other Win7 is NOT listed...
  11. Windows 7 Understanding the Importance of C:\Boot\BCD and C:\Boot\BCD.log in Windows XP Backup

    I'm in the process of testing PCClone EX Lite, that came bundled with my docking station on W7, but what I'm more interested in is using it on XP, because I don't want the expense of buying another license for True Image for it. During the backup, it lists a number failed operations, either...
  12. Windows 8 Anyone know if you can install Windows 7 dual boot with Windows 8 after Windows 8 is installed.

    Hi That's my question, can I install Windows 7 on my Windows 8 computer in dual boot? I might do that if it's not a hassle. Mike
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    Windows 7 WIN 7 PRO & WIN XP PRO "semi" dual boot?

    Windows 7 Pro and Windows XP PRO “Semi Dual boot” My question is labeled “”Semi Dual Boot” because I have a situation involving WIN 7 Pro and WIN XP Pro on the same computer. Background --How I got to where I need to make this post I had a WIN XP PRO, SP3 system installed,(100% genuine...
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    Windows 8 Clean install of Windows 8 on a multi-boot computer

    I have 3 hard disks of 2 TB each with plenty of space for partitions. I run a multi-boot manager with a number of Windows OSs including Windows Vista and Windows 7, along with a number of Linux distros. I would like to install Windows 8 in its own partition, not upgrade Windows 7. I am...
  15. Windows 8 Consumer Preview: Dual Boot with Windows 7

    Link Removed due to 404 Error By Paul Thurrott As with previous Windows versions, it’s possible with Windows 8 to configure your PC with two or more operating systems, choosing between them via a boot menu of some kind. And this configuration, typically called a dual-boot or multi-boot...
  16. Windows 7 Dual Boot

    Hi, One week ago On my comp. I had three partitions. Two of them were with Win7 ultimate (2010) and one with win XP. Last week I wanted to change windows7 to new versions.. win7 2012. and I did it, but I lost my XP. I dont see previous versions..winXP, like it was before. Those two partitions...
  17. Windows 7 Dual Boot Windows 8 from VHD using Windows Setup

    I feel it is prudent & timely I bring this to your attention... Forgive me if it's buried eleswhere in the Forum, already. But, it won't be long before the Betas for Windows 8 surface... understand there will be an offering available to the general public. This (below) is expecially nice as it...
  18. How to triple-boot Fedora 15, Ubuntu 11.04 and Windows 7

    LinuxBSDos: The triple boot is GRUBby affair. Link Removed
  19. Windows 7 Windows stuck after login

    Since this afternoon, my Windows 7 laptop won't startup properly. The boot is completet, just as the login, but after that, when all the services seem to be loaded, Windows doesn't react to anything. This used to work the last 2 months and also before that, but around 2 month ago I reinstalled...
  20. Windows 8 Hybrid Boot

    Microsoft has added a new feature called Hybrid Boot to current builds of the operating system which appears to be active by default. Hybrid Boot has been designed to reduce startup times after shutting down the computer. For that, the shut down has been turned into a hibernation like feature to...