dual boot windows 8 and windows 7

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hello guys : as a beginner i know nothing about dual booting and i never installed any windows by my self before but i would like to give it a try so that's why i'm posting this thread and i need your advice according to my pc i will post any information you ask me to about my system .
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    windows 8 single language
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    hp pavilion 15-n037se
    CPU
    Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-4500U CPU @ 1.80GHz
    Memory
    8.0 GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    GeForce GT 740M
dual boot windows 8 and windows 7

YES & NO, down to your UEFI/BIOS firmware setting.

Is this a OEM manufacturer's PC with Pre-installed Windows 8?

1) Downgrade to Windows 7.
http://www.eightforums.com/tutorials/13326-downgrade-windows-8-windows-7-a.html
Warning you must have the UEFI/BIOS firmware setting in Step Three set.

Make sure you read the NOTE at Step three.

2) If Using a USB Pen drive on a PC with a UEFI BIOS.
USB Pen drive need to be formatted to FAT32 as in
http://www.eightforums.com/tutorials/15458-uefi-bootable-usb-flash-drive-create-windows.html
Take note of Step 11 for Windows 7.
Also you will need to use a USB 2.0 port, as there are no USB 3.0 drivers in Windows 7.


You will need to buy Windows 7.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    ME, XP,Vista,Win7,Win8,Win8.1
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Other Info
    Notebooks x 3

    Desktops x 5

    Towers x 4
Yes it is oem manufacturer's PC with pre-installed windows 8. But why do I have to downgrade I want both 8 and 7
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    windows 8 single language
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    hp pavilion 15-n037se
    CPU
    Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-4500U CPU @ 1.80GHz
    Memory
    8.0 GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    GeForce GT 740M
Yes it is oem manufacturer's PC with pre-installed windows 8.

What manufacturer?
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    ME, XP,Vista,Win7,Win8,Win8.1
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Other Info
    Notebooks x 3

    Desktops x 5

    Towers x 4
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