How to dual-boot Windows 7 BETA on a Vista computer

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November 15th, 2010 by admin

In this video tutorial I walk you through all of the steps on how to dual-boot Windows 7 BETA on your Vista computer. We'll set it up so both operating systems are running from the same hard drive. Once you are done, you'll be able to run either Windows 7 or Windows Vista. Your original Windows Vista install will not be removed or modified. This is a safe way to try out Windows 7 without having to install it on a separate computer or hard drive. You can find the solution to the "Shrinking Volume" problem on my blogpage that supports this video. www.mikemclin.com/blog/2009/01/video-how-to-dual-boot-windows-7-beta-on-a-vista-computer/

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25 Responses

ArrkV writes:
November 15th, 20103:49 pmat

Couldn’t you choose where to install Windows 7 without having the boot from the CD? Some guy’s vid told me that
TheBigBoyMen writes:
November 15th, 20104:02 pmat

can u use a external harddrive
davemirra145 writes:
November 15th, 20104:30 pmat

if i install windows 7 as a dual boot, then do i uninstall it the same way? like put the disk in and start it up as the disk drive not the hard drive ?/ please reply because i want to do it without my dad knowing, he dosent want me installing a downloaded windows 7 hahaa
sarbpreet09 writes:
November 15th, 20105:24 pmat

why u choose 20 gb cos minimum is 16
reydsp writes:
November 15th, 20105:59 pmat

do we have to re install the drives on the installed OS?
troyger1 writes:
November 15th, 20106:43 pmat

thanks ur da man it was great qualety extreamly good explaind and u proofed it worked 10 outa 5 man !!!!!!!!!!!! u deserva a sub and rate!
pauliusplay writes:
November 15th, 20107:27 pmat

thanx for video
DroopyCali writes:
November 15th, 20108:14 pmat

CAN YOU ADD THE DOWNLOAD LINKS.
Jazzfather1 writes:
November 15th, 20108:49 pmat

thanks man best and easiest tut i have ever followed
Sharmaineiacin writes:
November 15th, 20109:28 pmat

Nice Tut
Worked Great
Good Job
5/5
MrGRINGO101 writes:
November 15th, 201010:06 pmat

@Joshay25

no u need 16gigs
XCool9 writes:
November 15th, 201010:19 pmat

omg it dosnt work i dont have enough memory
emmanlove17 writes:
November 15th, 201010:54 pmat

the thing you did in the setup, is it optional?
Harcorextreme writes:
November 15th, 201011:20 pmat

i have one question.when you dual boot do all your files from vista get transfered into windows 7.i know it’s just a os but just to make sure
Joshay25 writes:
November 15th, 201011:44 pmat

but what if i only have 14 gigs left on my current C: drive, will i still be able to have more room on the 7?
4u250ut writes:
November 15th, 201011:57 pmat

yes sir!!!! i did my a little different. but it works good… now I got Vista and window7* DUAL BOOT.* thank you very much!!!!!
listojay writes:
November 15th, 201011:58 pmat

what ?when you are in seven you cant see the drive where the vista installed/ while the vista can see where the windows 7 installed? what the?
listojay writes:
November 16th, 201012:44 amat

is this desame with vista?
listojay writes:
November 16th, 20101:20 amat

nice dude
singhinthehouse writes:
November 16th, 20101:49 amat

Hey i got two Hard drive partitions on my laptop……one is runnning Windows Vista and the other Win 7…..
Now i don’t want Windows Vista anymore….so want to wipe out that partition…..So that i can just save my regular stuff there….
But can anyone please tell me how to format that drive containing Win Vista in it??
super0393 writes:
November 16th, 20102:21 amat

2:04
markjaysongalang0699 writes:
November 16th, 20103:17 amat

Love this tutorial, but I’m so scared to put a new Windows 7 Ultimate and a partition. I’m just 10 years old lol!
rocvella writes:
November 16th, 20104:17 amat

when i press f12 its didnt apper any ting pls.. helpp me
emmanuel322 writes:
November 16th, 20104:25 amat

thanks man
8910HD writes:
November 16th, 20105:22 amat

Hello
i did this it worked but my vista asks for a license code now