multi-boot

I have a laptop which multi-boots between Windows7 and Windows8. I share an NTFS partition between the two OSs. If I boot into Windows8 and make changes with files in the shared NTFS partition, everything works fine and I can reboot into Windows8 with no problems. If, however, I subsequently...

Hello. I have 3 drives in my PC: SSD with Ubuntu HDD for downloads etc. - no OS HDD with Windows 8.1 partition & Windows 7 partition & 1 empty partition When I start my PC, the GRUB2 menu shows up and I can choose whether I run Ubuntu or Windows. When I choose Ubuntu, it normally starts up...

Hi, I need some help with a few multi-boot questions. I know how to set up two versions of windows with a boot menu but there are a few technicalities I need to understand. To better explain here is what I need to end up with 1) A windows 7 partition encrypted with its own encryption key...

Hey, so recently I wanted to play some older games that did not work on any windows 7+ so I wanted to install windows vista as a multiboot system, now I saw that there was this warning: Warning You must install the older operating system first, and then install the more recent operating...

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...

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.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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

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...

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...

Hello, I'm trying to install multiple operating systems on my laptop. Right now the primary OS is Windows 7 x64 with a second OS installed of Windows 8. I'm trying to install Windows Server 2008 as a third OS to boot to. I'm getting an error message saying the dick already contains the maximum...

Hello everyone; Some of you may have heard about or even used or are using iReboot by Neosmart Technologies, makers of EasyBCD. The icon sits in the Tray Notification area and if right clicked, will show all your OS's, and all you have to do is select (click on) which OS you wish to reboot...

Just a little tidbit I thought I'd throw in here. When dual/multi booting with previous versions of Windows, you have your basic black screen w/white text and when choosing your OS to boot to, you have to use the up/down arrows and hit enter. With the visually nice boot menu screen of Windows...

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...

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...

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...