Dual Boot Windows 8.1 With Windows 7

1. Can I install Windows 7 on Windows 8?
2. How do I create a dual boot menu in Windows 7?
3. Should I upgrade to Windows 8.1 from Windows 7?
4. How do I install a second operating system on Windows 7?
5. How do I install Windows 7 on a Windows 8 HP laptop?
6. How can I change my Windows 7 Ultimate to Windows 8?
7. Can I have Windows 7 and Windows 10 on the same computer?
8. How do I get the boot menu to appear?
9. How do I choose my startup OS?
10. Is Windows 8 still safe to use?
11. How long will Windows 8.1 be supported?
12. Will updating to Windows 8.1 Delete everything?

Can I install Windows 7 on Windows 8?

You can install Windows 7 alongside Windows 8, which allows you to choose which one you want to use when your computer turns on. ... This allows you to use Windows 7 and Windows 8 at the same time on one computer. Finally, if you just want to go back, you can reinstall Windows 7, wiping out Windows 8 in the process.

How do I create a dual boot menu in Windows 7?

If you don't have the original installation disc, go to Fix dual-boot configuration with Easy Recovery Essentials.

1. Boot from the original Windows 7 installation DVD.
2. At the System Recovery Options screen, click Command Prompt.
3. Type: diskpart.
4. Press Enter.
5. Type: select disk 0. ...
6. Press Enter.
7. Type: list volume.
8. Press Enter.

Should I upgrade to Windows 8.1 from Windows 7?

Either way, it's a good update. If you like Windows 8, then 8.1 makes it faster and better. The benefits include improved multitasking and multi-monitor support, better apps, and "universal search". If you like Windows 7 more than Windows 8, the upgrade to 8.1 provides controls that make it more like Windows 7.

How do I install a second operating system on Windows 7?

Boot it and go through the installer normally. When you see the “Upgrade” or “Custom install” option, be sure to select “Custom” — if you select Upgrade, the second version of Windows will install over top of your first version of Windows. Select the “unallocated space” and create a new partition on it.

How do I install Windows 7 on a Windows 8 HP laptop?

When ready with the USB drive or with the DVD:

As soon as you press the power-on button, start hitting the Esc button (like tap-tap-tap). Choose F9 to open Boot options. Select the thumb drive or the DVD as a boot option. Follow the on-screen instructions to install Windows.

How can I change my Windows 7 Ultimate to Windows 8?

Insert the Windows 8 Installation Disc* in your DVD or BD reading device. Wait for the AutoPlay windows to pop up. Click “Run setup.exe” to continue. You should obtain this installation disc though Microsoft Windows 8 Upgrade Program or a direct purchase of the retail box package.

Can I have Windows 7 and Windows 10 on the same computer?

It's relatively easy to install Windows 7 on a Windows 10 PC, so that you can boot from either operating system. But it won't be free. You'll need a copy of Windows 7, and the one you already own probably won't work.

How do I get the boot menu to appear?

How to Access Your Computer's Boot Menu (If It Has One) To reduce the need to change your boot order, some computers have a Boot Menu option. Press the appropriate key—often F11 or F12—to access the boot menu while booting your computer.

How do I choose my startup OS?

To Choose Default OS in System Configuration (msconfig)

1. Press the Win + R keys to open the Run dialog, type msconfig into Run, and click/tap on OK to open System Configuration.
2. Click/tap on the Boot tab, select the OS (ex: Windows 10) you want as the "default OS", click/tap on Set as default, and click/tap on OK. (

Is Windows 8 still safe to use?

For now, if you want to, absolutely; it's still very much a safe operating system to use. ... Not only is Windows 8.1 pretty safe to use as-is, but as people are proving with Windows 7, you can kit out your operating system with cybersecurity tools to keep it safe.

How long will Windows 8.1 be supported?

Microsoft will begin Windows 8 and 8.1's end of life and support in January 2023. This means it will stop all support and updates to the operating system. Windows 8 and 8.1 already reached the end of Mainstream Support on January 9, 2018.

Will updating to Windows 8.1 Delete everything?

Nope, once you upgrade through the Store on the Start Screen, your apps, personal settings will be preserved. If this is the case, I cannot at the moment see ANY reason to change to 8.1.