Win7/Win8 Dual Boot Problem

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I just installed Windows 7 on my HP Envy m6 1125.

I am not sure what to do because I cannot locate drivers to install on Windows 7 so I'm stuck. I try to boot to Windows 8 at start up but it does not load it just goes back to the boot screen and it will only load Windows 7.

How do I get to windows 8 so I can delete Windows 7? I am going to attempt to install Windows 8.1 to fix the issues I've been having.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8
Hi
What Happen When You Browse Your Hard Disk To Select Drive For Windows Installation(In Setup Window)?

(Typically)You Must Install Windows 7 First
Then
Install Windows 8(or 8.1)
Note: Upgrade From Windows 8 to Windows 8.1 is Free
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows/ Ubuntu
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
I have already set up. I don't know where to start. Let me try to be more clear for everyone:

My computer came with Windows 8. It was running very rough. I decided to install Windows 7. It installed it as a Dual Boot. I can boot to Windows 7. But in Windows 7, all the drivers are missing, including the network drivers, so I cannot connect to the internet to update and install drivers.

I try to boot to Windows 8 and it will not load. I click Windows 8, and the screen flashes as if it was going to load, then it returns to the boot menu.

What I am wanting to do is be able to get back into Windows 8, and have Windows 7 removed from my computer.

Thanks for any responses to help.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8
kyleseeman said:
I have already set up. I don't know where to start. Let me try to be more clear for everyone:

My computer came with Windows 8. It was running very rough. I decided to install Windows 7. It installed it as a Dual Boot. I can boot to Windows 7. But in Windows 7, all the drivers are missing, including the network drivers, so I cannot connect to the internet to update and install drivers.

I try to boot to Windows 8 and it will not load. I click Windows 8, and the screen flashes as if it was going to load, then it returns to the boot menu.

What I am wanting to do is be able to get back into Windows 8, and have Windows 7 removed from my computer.

Thanks for any responses to help.
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Sounds like you may be up for a Clean install of 8.11

you can hook up your hard drive USB to another computer to save your Data.

If you have a 8 or 8.1 iso or DVD you could try a repair install. It sounds like you over wrote your boot drive with the Windows 7 boot
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 Pro MC
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Asus G75VW / Z97 Pro
    CPU
    Intel Core i7-3610QM / I7-4790K
    Motherboard
    Z97 Pro
    Memory
    16 GB Hyundai HTM315156CFR8C-PB PC3-12800
    Graphics Card(s)
    nVIDIA GeForce GTX 670M (GF114M)
    Sound Card
    VIA 6.0.10.1600
    Screen Resolution
    1080
    Hard Drives
    Samsung 850 Pro 256, Samsung 850 Pro 1TB
    Internet Speed
    30 down 3 up
    Browser
    Explorer 11
    Antivirus
    NIS and Malwarebytes
All my data has been saved previous to this. That's not an issue.

8.1 cannot be installed because of the issue that some ways the computer is set up. I can't recall the term Setup uses when you try to install and your computer isn't compatible.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8
If you use the Boot Device Menu, which is normally accessible during boot, or go into the Bios, is there another option to boot which might boot you directly into Windows 8.1?

If you can get to the Administrative command prompt and type the following command and then attach the resulting text file or zip it and attach.

bcdedit /enum all > %userprofile%\Desktop\bcdlist.txt
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 x64
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Home Grown
    CPU
    i7 3770K
    Motherboard
    ASUS P8Z77 -v Pro, Z87-Expert
    Memory
    16 G
    Graphics Card(s)
    EVGA GTX 680 Classified (2)
    Hard Drives
    Kingston SSD 240 GB
How do I get to windows 8 so I can delete Windows 7?

Welcome to EightForums

Have you made the OEM manufacturer's Recovery Disks?



information   Information

We always assume you have made your Recovery Disks using the OEM manufacturer's Recovery Media Creator app the first day you had your new PC.
& made the Startup Repair CD. (Windows 8 only)
http://www.eightforums.com/tutorials/5132-recovery-drive-create-usb-flash-drive-windows-8-a.html
http://www.eightforums.com/tutorials/2855-system-repair-disc-create-windows-8-a.html (Windows 8 only)
​




I would recommend you making the OEM manufacturer's Recovery DVD's or USB drive.
or
You can order the Microsoft official OEM Recovery disks from the OEM manufacturer's website.

You can order the Microsoft official HP/Compaq OEM Recovery disks from the HP/Compaq OEM manufacturer's website.
https://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc...dlc=en&lc=en&os=4132&product=5309543&sw_lang=
How Do I Order or Download System Recovery Software? - YouTube

How to Make Recovery DVD
Creating System Recovery Discs in Windows 8 for HP Computers - YouTube
Creating a Recovery Image on Discs or Saving a Recovery Image to a USB Flash Drive (Windows 8) | HP® Support

Using Recovery.
Performing an HP System Recovery on an HP Notebook with Windows 8 - YouTube
Performing an HP System Recovery on an HP Desktop PC with Windows 8 - YouTube
 

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
kyleseeman said:
All my data has been saved previous to this. That's not an issue.

8.1 cannot be installed because of the issue that some ways the computer is set up. I can't recall the term Setup uses when you try to install and your computer isn't compatible.
Click to expand...

Most likely your trying to install a 8.1 ISO that is UEFI GPT and your system is BIOS MBR or Vise Versa OS drives are not compatible. To install UEFI your Disk needs to be GPT To install Legacy BIOS your Disk needs to be MBR


I would take theog advice and create recovery disk before you do anything else.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 Pro MC
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Asus G75VW / Z97 Pro
    CPU
    Intel Core i7-3610QM / I7-4790K
    Motherboard
    Z97 Pro
    Memory
    16 GB Hyundai HTM315156CFR8C-PB PC3-12800
    Graphics Card(s)
    nVIDIA GeForce GTX 670M (GF114M)
    Sound Card
    VIA 6.0.10.1600
    Screen Resolution
    1080
    Hard Drives
    Samsung 850 Pro 256, Samsung 850 Pro 1TB
    Internet Speed
    30 down 3 up
    Browser
    Explorer 11
    Antivirus
    NIS and Malwarebytes
Saltgrass said:
If you use the Boot Device Menu, which is normally accessible during boot, or go into the Bios, is there another option to boot which might boot you directly into Windows 8.1?

If you can get to the Administrative command prompt and type the following command and then attach the resulting text file or zip it and attach.

bcdedit /enum all > %userprofile%\Desktop\bcdlist.txt
Click to expand...

The text file says: The boot configuration data store could not be opened. Access is denied.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8
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