Unique Win8 win7 dual boot, is it possible?

[plane1]

and just to make sure that is with an already exsisting win8 laptop?

 

[theog]

and just to make sure that is with an already exsisting win8 laptop?

Yes.

 

[plane1]

alright thank you I will check it out

 

[theog]

You are welcome.

 

[plane1]

Theog, Im not exactly familiar with what the Secure Boot control does, but I always thought the general rule was that the older OS had to go first, because if the newer OS was installed first the older OS wouldnt have the proper boot loader to boot the newer OS.

So Im just somewhat unsure how this works, and whether it is a Downgrade or a dual boot? I apologize for my nitpickiness

 

[Mr Sardonicus]

Theog, Im not exactly familiar with what the Secure Boot control does, but I always thought the general rule was that the older OS had to go first, because if the newer OS was installed first the older OS wouldnt have the proper boot loader to boot the newer OS.

So Im just somewhat unsure how this works, and whether it is a Downgrade or a dual boot? I apologize for my nitpickiness

It doesn't matter with Windows 7 and 8. You can install either one first and the boot loader should be recognized.
You can also change the boot order using EasyBCD 2.2.

 

[plane1]

Thank you, The laptop should arrive tomorrow, I just want to make sure I have every detail in order. No need to be messing up a brand new laptop

 

[theog]

Im not exactly familiar with what the Secure Boot control does,

   Warning

What you lose, when booting Windows 7 on your new PC.
Secure Boot​

but I always thought the general rule was that the older OS had to go first, because if the newer OS was installed first the older OS wouldnt have the proper boot loader to boot the newer OS

With Win XP & lower, yes.

So Im just somewhat unsure how this works, and whether it is a Downgrade or a dual boot?

You will have a dual boot.

 

[plane1]

you might want to change the name of the tutorial, it said Downgrade from windows 8 to windows 7, which is kind of confusing.

and I somewhat get lost on step 4, what DVD are you referring to? the recover disk made at the start? or a win7 iso? Hate to assume.

 

[theog]

and I somewhat get lost on step 4, what DVD are you referring to? the recover disk made at the start? or a win7 iso? Hate to assume.

The Windows 7 x64, that you will need to buy.

 

[plane1]

Hey Theog, Im about to attempt this now. I got a free windows 7 64bit pro, from a program through my school. and it occurred to me that will I beable to default boot to windows 7? do you have a tutorial for that?

 

[plane1]

you also lose me at the "delete all partitions" step. I assume this is not a step for dual booting, because its a new laptop. and the only partition should be the windows8 partition right?

 

[theog]

you also lose me at the "delete all partitions" step. I assume this is not a step for dual booting, because its a new laptop. and the only partition should be the windows8 partition right?

Hey Theog, Im about to attempt this now. I got a free windows 7 64bit pro, from a program through my school. and it occurred to me that will I beable to default boot to windows 7? do you have a tutorial for that?

Welcome to EightForums, plane 1 & kdarigliere.


You can install Windows 7 in dual boot first or second.

Follow Step one to five in this tutorial:
http://www.eightforums.com/tutorials/13326-downgrade-windows-8-windows-7-a.html

Than follow this tutorial:
http://www.eightforums.com/tutorials/2344-dual-boot-installation-windows-8-windows-7-vista.html

Delete all partitions is STEP SIX.

 

[plane1]

all right then, that was a 1D10T error for sure. . . thanks

 

[plane1]

alright Iv started, and pressing F12 isnt opening up the boot menu, it just boots normally into win8. any idea what thats about?

 

[theog]

Check your manual for the F? key.

 

[plane1]

Toshiba is consistently F12, might I have to unlock an option to allow me to enter the boot menu?

 

[theog]

You can DISABLE Quick Boot in the BIOS this will slow down the boot post.

 

[plane1]

alright ill try that, and then enable it after

 

[plane1]

I just went into the Bios and changed to boot order to the ODD and then booted into the CD and now its just sitting at a "starting windows" splash screen as if it doesnt realize I want to install?