Win 8.1 64 bit & 32bit

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KeyserSamuel

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Can i have both 64 bit an 32 bit of win 8 running in my PC??? meaning when i login it should request which version of OS it should proceed with?? - Something like having win 7 and win 8?
 
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Yes, you should be able to dual boot with that setup just as you would dual boot any other configuration. You will need to create two partitions on your hard drive and install them one by one. Why would you want to do something like this though?
 
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KeyserSamuel

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Its simple in case my 64 bit crashes i can login to 32 and retrive my data in the system ;), i dont believe in back-up solution.

To add - tried installing in different partion, but the system boots is not asking for me to choose which platform it should proceed with, do you have any suggestion to make it work ( Can see the 32 bit is still alive after i login to the 64 bit platform)

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KeyserSamuel

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Yes I tried installing in different partion, but the system boots is not asking for me to choose which platform it should proceed with, do you have any suggestion to make it work ( Can see the 32 bit is still alive after i login to the 64 bit platform)

 
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Unfortunately, that kind of setting, a dual-boot, while it gives you the choice of two different operating systems to boot from, will require two different Windows licences. You'll be paying for two licenses, the same license key will not activate or authenticate both.
 
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