Solved 7 & 8 Dual boot

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It's a custom built intel DG33FB mobo▬ E6550 Core Duo CPU, 8GB PC6400 DDR2
Originally I installed Vista 32-bit OEM full version on it and then I wiped it before
I installed 7 64-bit OEM full version on it

For the same motherboard
Now I'm thinking about buying a SSD to reinstall my legal copy of Vista 32-bit OEM and upgrade to 8
then partition the harddrive and
install my legal copy of 7 64-bit OEM

I like 8 but I need a copy of 7 to help my friends who can't afford to upgrade.

Will the 32-bit & 64-bit OS' on seperate partitions be a problem?

Thank you
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    8.1
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    CPU
    i7-3770K
    Motherboard
    ASRock Z77 Extreme4
    Memory
    16 GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    onboard
    Monitor(s) Displays
    17" 24"
    Hard Drives
    1 TB WD
    PSU
    550w
Not important. I'm not putting 32-bit main OS on here for nothing. Especially when the mobo is capable of using over 4 GB RAM and I have more RAM installed.I'd rather pay full price for 64-bit full version than save on 32-bit upgrade.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    8.1
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    CPU
    i7-3770K
    Motherboard
    ASRock Z77 Extreme4
    Memory
    16 GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    onboard
    Monitor(s) Displays
    17" 24"
    Hard Drives
    1 TB WD
    PSU
    550w
It's a custom built intel DG33FB mobo▬ E6550 Core Duo CPU, 8GB PC6400 DDR2
Originally I installed Vista 32-bit OEM full version on it and then I wiped it before
I installed 7 64-bit OEM full version on it

For the same motherboard
Now I'm thinking about buying a SSD to reinstall my legal copy of Vista 32-bit OEM and upgrade to 8
then partition the harddrive and
install my legal copy of 7 64-bit OEM

I like 8 but I need a copy of 7 to help my friends who can't afford to upgrade.

Will the 32-bit & 64-bit OS' on seperate partitions be a problem?

The SSD is presumably a relatively new invention. Not out too long. Said to be more expensive than the conventional HDD. There is nothing wrong about being on the cutting edge and venturesome. However, I am told that the logic board on a conventional HDD is more prone to failure than the hard drive itself with all of the moving, spinning parts. The SDD doesn't have much of a track record as yet. If you have disposable income I suppose that it is OK to take a fling.

Thank you

__________________________________________________________________________________________________

Hi PC:

Your several manipulations and maneuvers may have a few clinkers that could foul your plans. I'll toss out some potential concerns.

* Using a purchased disc on someone else's computer may not be successful. It may be computer specific. Normally it's a one purchase, one computer deal.


* Previously I was severely warned, on this or some other forum, to forget about a dual partition of two different versions of Windows because the more recent apparently pirates, modifies or somehow affects the previous.

* From what I gather when downloading a 32 bit it will work only on 32 bit. When downloading a 64 bit it will work only on 64 bit.

I suppose that you have your reasons but I am at a bit of a loss as to understanding why you want to preserve the older versions of Windows that are becoming increasingly incompatible and troublesome with the new technology. My philosophy is to keep up and abreast with the new and relegate the old to history and the archives.

Regards:

Bill Tibbe
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8
    System Manufacturer/Model
    HP
I had Win8/Win7 in a dual-boot config on my PC (Intel Q6600 with 4GB of DDR2 RAM) and had many issues that I could not resolve (could not attach to all network resources, could not print, could not add remote file folders to my libraries, etc...). i then did a clean install of Win8 on a new SSD and I have not any of those problems at all... It's much cleaner to avoid the dual-boot mess. Install Win7 or any other previous OS in a VM on Win8, that should help you out... Good luck!
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Win 10 Pro 64bit
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Home built Intel i7-3770k-based system
    CPU
    Intel i7-3770k, Overclocked to 4.6GHz (46x100) with Corsair H110i GT cooler
    Motherboard
    ASRock Z77 OC Formula 2.30 BIOS
    Memory
    32GB DDR3 2133 Corsair Vengeance Pro
    Graphics Card(s)
    GeForce GTX 980ti SC ACS 6GB DDR5 by EVGA
    Sound Card
    Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Titanium HD, Corsair SP2500 speakers and subwoofer
    Monitor(s) Displays
    LG 27EA33 [Monitor] (27.2"vis) HDMI
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080
    Hard Drives
    Samsung SSD 850 EVO 250GB (system drive)
    WD 6TB Red NAS hard drives x 2 in Storage Spaces (redundancy)
    PSU
    Corsair 750ax fully modular power supply with sleeved cables
    Case
    Corsair Air 540 with 7 x 140mm fans on front, rear and top panels
    Cooling
    Corsair H110i GT liquid cooled CPU with 4 x 140" Corsair SP "push-pull" and 3 x 140mm fans
    Keyboard
    Thermaltake Poseidon Z illuminated keyboard
    Mouse
    Corsair M65 wired
    Internet Speed
    85MBps DSL
    Browser
    Chrome and Edge
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender, MalwareBytes Pro and CCleaner Pro
    Other Info
    Client of Windows Server 2012 R2 10 PC's, laptops and smartphones on the WLAN.

    1GBps Ethernet ports
Sorry about the confusion wetibbe so I'll clear it up.
• I built the pc & bought brand new Vista 32-bit OEM physically sealed by Microsoft DISK. Then installed it to that DG33FB motherboard. Not a download or pirated copy in any way, shape or form. Activated it.

• Then I bought a brand new Windows 7 64-bit OEM physically sealed by Microsoft DISK. Then installed it to that DG33FB motherboard. Not a download or pirated copy in any way, shape or form. Activated it.

•• Now I have a legal copy of Vista & 7 licensed to to the same motherboard. I purchased 2 versions of Windows for the same computer so that I could improve. I'm not bashing Vista but I like 7 better and recommended 7 to many friends I help.
Now that I like 8, I can't expect everyone to go out & buy it. Even though 3 of them have already purchased the 8 upgrade @ $40.

NOTE: A 64-bit motherboard can handle 32-bit or 64-bit OS'


It's a custom built intel DG33FB mobo▬ E6550 Core Duo CPU, 8GB PC6400 DDR2
Originally I installed Vista 32-bit OEM full version on it and then I wiped it before
I installed 7 64-bit OEM full version on it

For the same motherboard
Now I'm thinking about buying a SSD to reinstall my legal copy of Vista 32-bit OEM and upgrade to 8
then partition the harddrive and
install my legal copy of 7 64-bit OEM

I like 8 but I need a copy of 7 to help my friends who can't afford to upgrade.

Will the 32-bit & 64-bit OS' on seperate partitions be a problem?

The SSD is presumably a relatively new invention. Not out too long. Said to be more expensive than the conventional HDD. There is nothing wrong about being on the cutting edge and venturesome. However, I am told that the logic board on a conventional HDD is more prone to failure than the hard drive itself with all of the moving, spinning parts. The SDD doesn't have much of a track record as yet. If you have disposable income I suppose that it is OK to take a fling.

Thank you

__________________________________________________________________________________________________

Hi PC:

Your several manipulations and maneuvers may have a few clinkers that could foul your plans. I'll toss out some potential concerns.

* Using a purchased disc on someone else's computer may not be successful. It may be computer specific. Normally it's a one purchase, one computer deal.


* Previously I was severely warned, on this or some other forum, to forget about a dual partition of two different versions of Windows because the more recent apparently pirates, modifies or somehow affects the previous.

* From what I gather when downloading a 32 bit it will work only on 32 bit. When downloading a 64 bit it will work only on 64 bit.

I suppose that you have your reasons but I am at a bit of a loss as to understanding why you want to preserve the older versions of Windows that are becoming increasingly incompatible and troublesome with the new technology. My philosophy is to keep up and abreast with the new and relegate the old to history and the archives.

Regards:

Bill Tibbe
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    8.1
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    CPU
    i7-3770K
    Motherboard
    ASRock Z77 Extreme4
    Memory
    16 GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    onboard
    Monitor(s) Displays
    17" 24"
    Hard Drives
    1 TB WD
    PSU
    550w
azasadny Thank you. VM sounds like perfect solution.
Would I download 7 from MS like we did XP in 7? Or just use my 7 DVD?
That way I could bounce between 7 & 8.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    8.1
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    CPU
    i7-3770K
    Motherboard
    ASRock Z77 Extreme4
    Memory
    16 GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    onboard
    Monitor(s) Displays
    17" 24"
    Hard Drives
    1 TB WD
    PSU
    550w
pcRat, you could use the DVD to install the OS in the VM. Once you get the hang of creating VM's, it's very easy and you'll like the flexibility it gives you. You can make changes, then one-click back to a previous state before you made the changes. We use VM's for testing here at work.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Win 10 Pro 64bit
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Home built Intel i7-3770k-based system
    CPU
    Intel i7-3770k, Overclocked to 4.6GHz (46x100) with Corsair H110i GT cooler
    Motherboard
    ASRock Z77 OC Formula 2.30 BIOS
    Memory
    32GB DDR3 2133 Corsair Vengeance Pro
    Graphics Card(s)
    GeForce GTX 980ti SC ACS 6GB DDR5 by EVGA
    Sound Card
    Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Titanium HD, Corsair SP2500 speakers and subwoofer
    Monitor(s) Displays
    LG 27EA33 [Monitor] (27.2"vis) HDMI
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080
    Hard Drives
    Samsung SSD 850 EVO 250GB (system drive)
    WD 6TB Red NAS hard drives x 2 in Storage Spaces (redundancy)
    PSU
    Corsair 750ax fully modular power supply with sleeved cables
    Case
    Corsair Air 540 with 7 x 140mm fans on front, rear and top panels
    Cooling
    Corsair H110i GT liquid cooled CPU with 4 x 140" Corsair SP "push-pull" and 3 x 140mm fans
    Keyboard
    Thermaltake Poseidon Z illuminated keyboard
    Mouse
    Corsair M65 wired
    Internet Speed
    85MBps DSL
    Browser
    Chrome and Edge
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender, MalwareBytes Pro and CCleaner Pro
    Other Info
    Client of Windows Server 2012 R2 10 PC's, laptops and smartphones on the WLAN.

    1GBps Ethernet ports
I created one VM when I first got 7 and did XP on VM. Only used it a few times to help friends. The good part is I didn't have to reboot into other OS.
pcRat, you could use the DVD to install the OS in the VM. Once you get the hang of creating VM's, it's very easy and you'll like the flexibility it gives you. You can make changes, then one-click back to a previous state before you made the changes. We use VM's for testing here at work.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    8.1
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    CPU
    i7-3770K
    Motherboard
    ASRock Z77 Extreme4
    Memory
    16 GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    onboard
    Monitor(s) Displays
    17" 24"
    Hard Drives
    1 TB WD
    PSU
    550w

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    win8.1.1 enterprise
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Hinze57
    CPU
    AMD FX 6100 6core 3.30gHz
    Motherboard
    gigibyte ga-78lmy-s2p
    Memory
    4gig ddr3
    Graphics Card(s)
    Radon hd5000 Series
    Sound Card
    onboard realtek hd
    Monitor(s) Displays
    19" viewsonic/ 22"Samsung
    Screen Resolution
    1680x1050
    Hard Drives
    128gig ssd Kingston
    80gig WD 10000 rpm spinner
    Case
    micro
    Keyboard
    microsoft curve 200
    Mouse
    Logitech wireless M215
    Internet Speed
    high speed 20
    Browser
    ie 11
    Antivirus
    windows defender
    Other Info
    updated enterprise apr 2/14
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