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The thread discusses how to install Windows 7 alongside Windows 8 on a laptop through dual booting, with advice on creating partitions for both OSes. Contributors recommend using third-party start menu replacements like Classic Shell (free) or Start8 (paid) to make Windows 8 resemble Windows 7 and suggest these as easier alternatives to multiple OS setups. Overall, the conversation reflects helpful advice and personal experiences related to dual booting and customizing Windows interfaces.
The thread discusses how to install Windows 7 alongside Windows 8 on a laptop through dual booting, with advice on creating partitions for both OSes. Contributors recommend using third-party start menu replacements like Classic Shell (free) or Start8 (paid) to make Windows 8 resemble Windows 7 and suggest these as easier alternatives to multiple OS setups. Overall, the conversation reflects helpful advice and personal experiences related to dual booting and customizing Windows interfaces.
Jimbo22
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Yes...it's called dual booting. You do this by creating a partition and install the OS on that partition. Also you can make windows 8 look and feel like windows 7 by using Classic Shell or Start8.
http://classicshell.net/
http://www.stardock.com/products/start8/
http://classicshell.net/
http://www.stardock.com/products/start8/
davidhk129
Essential Member
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Jimbo22
Essential Member
Classic Shell is free...Start8 is $4.99 but is has a 30 day trial. I would use one for a week or two and then try the other....a few of us on here find that we like/prefer Start8 over classic shell. I have Start8 on my laptop and use strictly use the metro/start screen on my desktop.
so you got your hands on a copy of 7 and didnt need a serial cause you had win8 on your system first?
davidhk129
Essential Member
I thought I had deleted my reply because I did not want duplicate replies. Guess I was a bit late.
To answer your question, no it is not hard. There are tutorials to do that.
However, after reading your original post, I wonder what is it that you do not like about Win 8.
If it is the new interface that you are not familiar with, then using the 3rd party start menu as suggested to you may ease the pain until you get yourself familiarized with the new system.
I have a Win 8.1 and I use Start8.
It looks and works just like Win 7, and you can use the computer just like you were on a Win 7 computer.
ohhhh..thanks
