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The thread discusses experiences with installing Windows 7 RC alongside or within Vista. The original poster successfully set up a dual-boot system by starting the Windows 7 installation from within Vista, after having trouble booting from the CD, and inquires if this method might cause future problems. Other contributors confirm that installing Windows 7 from within Vista is acceptable and has worked well for them, sharing positive experiences with dual-boot setups. Overall, the sentiment is informative and encouraging about installing Windows 7 in this manner.
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yugmot

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HI, Newbie to the forum here.
I could not get my Mesh PC to boot up from CD ( Yes I Did alter my BIOS) to install Windows 7 RC.
I had already created a New Simple Volume ready for my new Dual Boot System.
I am running Vista Home Premium.
After several restarts without success, I thoufght I would just try and install the new O/S from within Vista, directing Win 7 set up to install in to my new volume,
I now have a dual boot system with both operating systems working perfectly.
I am just an amatuer who likes trying out things. can a Techie guy or girl advise if I will come accross any problems loading Win7 in this way?

Thanks for any info on this subject.

Steve
 

PcBoyGeorge

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This is perfectly ok. I did it too since i was out of cds. No problems at all. Have fun using windows 7 :D
 

stueycaster

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I had the same problem. I had to install from XP. Works great for me. Since then I have removed XP altogether. W7 is sweet.
 

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