Dual-boot Windows 8?

Argentbleu

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I coach computers to seniors, many of whom are currently running Windows 7 and concerned about upgrading to Windows 8. Since Windows 8 can readily be modified to appear and perform more Windows 7, both with or without third-party apps such as Start8 - I would like to be able to quickly show "Before and After" versions of it. My question is, can I install my Windows 8 Pro on two partitions as a dual-boot arrangement, much like dual-booting two dissimilar OSs? Just wondering since they are both identical OS's whether this can be done. I have a new HDD and would use it exclusively for such purpose. Yes I realize I could probably illustrate changes on a single OS without dual-booting, but I'd prefer the dual-boot arrangement if possible. TIA for any help.
 

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System One

  • OS
    Windows 7 and 8
Welcome to EightForums.

Yes you can dual boot, but you wil need two licenses, one for each install.
 

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System One

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

    Desktops x 5

    Towers x 4
I coach computers to seniors, many of whom are currently running Windows 7 and concerned about upgrading to Windows 8. Since Windows 8 can readily be modified to appear and perform more Windows 7, both with or without third-party apps such as Start8 - I would like to be able to quickly show "Before and After" versions of it. My question is, can I install my Windows 8 Pro on two partitions as a dual-boot arrangement, much like dual-booting two dissimilar OSs? Just wondering since they are both identical OS's whether this can be done. I have a new HDD and would use it exclusively for such purpose. Yes I realize I could probably illustrate changes on a single OS without dual-booting, but I'd prefer the dual-boot arrangement if possible. TIA for any help.
theog answered the question. But, I wondering if you have considered the possibility of dual booting 7 and 8--showing those you help how things they are used to doing in 7 can be done in 8 using very similar approaches (emphasizing use of the desktop in 7 presumably)?
 

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  • OS
    Win7 Ult on DIY; Win8 Pro on MBP/Parallels; Win7 Ult on MBP/Boot Camp; Win7 Ult/Win8 Pro on HP
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    DIY Rig; MacBook Pro (MBP)/Parallels/Boot Camp; HP Pavilion dv6500t Laptop
    CPU
    Intel i7-2600K (sometimes OC'd to 4.8 GHz)
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    ASUS P8P67 Deluxe Rev B3
    Memory
    16 GB Corsair Vengeance
    Graphics Card(s)
    EVGA 570 SC
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Gateway
    Hard Drives
    Dual Boot:
    Win7 Ult RAID 0 on OCZ Revo x2 and
    Win7 Ult RAID 0 on Caviar Black SATA 3's
    PSU
    Cooler Master Silent Pro 1000W
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    Cooler Master 932 HAF
    Cooling
    Zalman CNPS9900MAX-B CPU Fan
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    Logitech Cordless Desktop MX 5500
    Mouse
    Logitech Cordless Desktop MX 5500
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    20 Mbps Download/2+ Mbps Upload
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    Pioneer Blu-ray Burner/DVD Burner
That's probably the best solution and surely the more practical. Wasn't sure which might be the best approach. Many thanks, znod.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 7 and 8
You are very welcome.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Win7 Ult on DIY; Win8 Pro on MBP/Parallels; Win7 Ult on MBP/Boot Camp; Win7 Ult/Win8 Pro on HP
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    DIY Rig; MacBook Pro (MBP)/Parallels/Boot Camp; HP Pavilion dv6500t Laptop
    CPU
    Intel i7-2600K (sometimes OC'd to 4.8 GHz)
    Motherboard
    ASUS P8P67 Deluxe Rev B3
    Memory
    16 GB Corsair Vengeance
    Graphics Card(s)
    EVGA 570 SC
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Gateway
    Hard Drives
    Dual Boot:
    Win7 Ult RAID 0 on OCZ Revo x2 and
    Win7 Ult RAID 0 on Caviar Black SATA 3's
    PSU
    Cooler Master Silent Pro 1000W
    Case
    Cooler Master 932 HAF
    Cooling
    Zalman CNPS9900MAX-B CPU Fan
    Keyboard
    Logitech Cordless Desktop MX 5500
    Mouse
    Logitech Cordless Desktop MX 5500
    Internet Speed
    20 Mbps Download/2+ Mbps Upload
    Other Info
    Pioneer Blu-ray Burner/DVD Burner
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