Solved Dual boot - Windows 8 Pro and Windows 7

DanRex

DanRex

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Hello everyone!
As you guys know Windows 8 was released today, and I'm really considering to buy it now when it's just 29.99€ (in Finland...)!

But my question is, if I buy Windows 8, can I create a dual boot with Windows 7 (keep my W7 I'm currently running)?
Or will the install ignore W7 and just remove it?

Thanks!
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8 Pro 64-Bit with Media Center
    System Manufacturer/Model
    HP Pavilion Phoenix H9-1060sc
    CPU
    Intel Core i7 (2nd Gen) 2600 / 3.4 GHz
    Motherboard
    IPISB-CH2 (Chicago)
    Memory
    16 GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    Nvidia GeForce GTX 580
    Sound Card
    Integrated IDT 92HD89E Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Samsung 23" SyncMaster SA750D
    Screen Resolution
    1920 x 1080
    Hard Drives
    120 GB Solid State & 2 TB 7200 RPM 3.0 Gb/sec
    PSU
    Internal 600 Watt (100V-240V)
    Case
    HP Tower: Height: 41.3 cm Width: 17.3 cm
DanRex said:
Hello everyone!
As you guys know Windows 8 was released today, and I'm really considering to buy it now when it's just 29.99€ (in Finland...)!

But my question is, if I buy Windows 8, can I create a dual boot with Windows 7 (keep my W7 I'm currently running)?
Or will the install ignore W7 and just remove it?

Thanks!
Click to expand...

Well, I posted this exact question a couple of days ago, and answered it today just a couple of hours ago:

http://www.eightforums.com/installation-setup/10414-dual-boot-windows-7-windows-8-upgrade.html
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 7
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Compac Presario SR5518F
    CPU
    Dual Pentium E2180 (2 GHz)
    Motherboard
    MS-7525 (Boston)
    Memory
    4 GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    Nvidia GeForce 8500 GT
sgage said:
DanRex said:
Hello everyone!
As you guys know Windows 8 was released today, and I'm really considering to buy it now when it's just 29.99€ (in Finland...)!

But my question is, if I buy Windows 8, can I create a dual boot with Windows 7 (keep my W7 I'm currently running)?
Or will the install ignore W7 and just remove it?

Thanks!
Click to expand...

Well, I posted this exact question a couple of days ago, and answered it today just a couple of hours ago:

http://www.eightforums.com/installation-setup/10414-dual-boot-windows-7-windows-8-upgrade.html
Click to expand...
Thanks mate! ;)
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8 Pro 64-Bit with Media Center
    System Manufacturer/Model
    HP Pavilion Phoenix H9-1060sc
    CPU
    Intel Core i7 (2nd Gen) 2600 / 3.4 GHz
    Motherboard
    IPISB-CH2 (Chicago)
    Memory
    16 GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    Nvidia GeForce GTX 580
    Sound Card
    Integrated IDT 92HD89E Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Samsung 23" SyncMaster SA750D
    Screen Resolution
    1920 x 1080
    Hard Drives
    120 GB Solid State & 2 TB 7200 RPM 3.0 Gb/sec
    PSU
    Internal 600 Watt (100V-240V)
    Case
    HP Tower: Height: 41.3 cm Width: 17.3 cm
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