About this tag
Discussions tagged with multiple installations focus on managing two or more Windows installations on the same computer. Common topics include sharing program files across separate Windows 8 installations on different drives to avoid reinstalling applications, and editing boot menu entries to rename or distinguish between multiple Windows 7 installations on separate primary partitions. Users seek ways to hide secondary Windows partitions from File Explorer to prevent accidental access. These threads provide practical advice on configuring dual-boot setups, modifying boot configuration data, and optimizing storage usage when running multiple instances of Windows.
  1. mckenziepiping

    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...
    • mckenziepiping
    • Thread
    • file sharing hdd multi-boot multiple installations program files shared access software installation ssd system setup windows 8
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Windows Software
  2. P

    Windows 7 How to edit/rename boot menu entries? Hide other Win7 primary partitions?

    On my computer I have 3 primary partitions: 1. "System reserve" which contains e.g.the Bootmamanger and MBR 2. First Win 7 installation ("main") 3. Second Win 7 installation ("reserve") When I boot now at first the Bootmanager on the first primary partition is called/started which in...
    • pstein
    • Thread
    • boot boot manager boot menu boot options computer setup disk management drive visibility explorer hidden partition mbr multiple installations partition primary partition rename entries storage system reserve system settings user interface windows 7
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Upgrade and Installation