Why should I use VHD

theisrafil · Jan 7, 2017

Let's say I want to dual-boot w7 and w10. Why would I want to use VHD instead of normal partition? Can I install and play cs go on VHD ?

SpencerGoshorn · Jan 7, 2017

Well meaning Virtual Hard Drive disk simulates Hard Drive for back up purposes I would see absolute no reason to play a game on it if even possible

USAFRet · Jan 7, 2017

theisrafil :

A VHD would be used in a Virtual Machine situation.
Very useful, in some situations. I do.

But probably not the way that you are thinking of dualbooting.
What is the specific reason behind your dualboot thought process?

theisrafil · Jan 8, 2017

USAFRet :

I have w10 right now and I need w7 too for some programs. I have read guides on internet they said vhd bla bla bla... Now I want to shrink my hdd in another partition but there is something wrong. Look at the pic plz. It doesn't let me shrink more than 1000mb

But I have 103 gb free on that HDD !!

USAFRet · Jan 8, 2017

Do a full defrag on that drive first.
There must be a large enough contiguous block to shrink that partition.

theisrafil · Jan 8, 2017

USAFRet :

I did it but still cannot adjust more than 1000mb

USAFRet · Jan 8, 2017

1 issue is trying to shrink the C partition. Which is only 160GB to start with.
Try shrinking the 304GB D partition instead.

USAFRet · Jan 8, 2017

Also, try an actual partition tool, instead of just within Windows.

EaseUS Partition Master, for instance.

theisrafil · Jan 8, 2017

USAFRet :

I still cannot shrink more than 1000mb with windows

OK i'll give that software a try.

USAFRet · Jan 8, 2017

And always...before any massing around with partitions, have a valid backup.
Just in case things go wrong.

theisrafil · Jan 8, 2017

USAFRet :

How do I create new partition I don't get this interface

USAFRet · Jan 8, 2017

The first selection in that dropdown.
"Resize/Move Partition"

theisrafil · Jan 8, 2017

USAFRet :

I want my new partition to be 60gb. Is everything OK here?

USAFRet · Jan 8, 2017

If 60GB will be enough for the other OS, looks to be OK.

theisrafil · Jan 8, 2017

USAFRet :

Ok thank you so far, and what's this right now?

USAFRet · Jan 8, 2017

Ah....
Now we are running into the limitation of 4 primary partitions on a drive that is MBR format.
You'd have to reformat that drive as GPT. This may involve a complete wipe, format, and reinstall.
There are functions to just 'change it', but I've never done it and would not trust it to keep all the existing data intact.

Secondary issue....
Installing Win 7 on a drive (different partition) that already has Win 10 on it may hose up the Win 10 boot info.

The way it should be done is install the older OS first, then the newer one.
Installing Win 7 on this physical drive may screw up the Win 10 boot manager.

jsmithepa · Jan 8, 2017

theisrafil :

Have you tried running those apps in W7-compatibility mode?

theisrafil · Jan 8, 2017

USAFRet :

Ah....
Now we are running into the limitation of 4 primary partitions on a drive that is MBR format.
You'd have to reformat that drive as GPT. This may involve a complete wipe, format, and reinstall.
There are functions to just 'change it', but I've never done it and would not trust it to keep all the existing data intact.

Secondary issue....
Installing Win 7 on a drive (different partition) that already has Win 10 on it may hose up the Win 10 boot info.

The way it should be done is install the older OS first, then the newer one.
Installing Win 7 on this physical drive may screw up the Win 10 boot manager.

How can I format that drive as GPT?

USAFRet · Jan 8, 2017

theisrafil :

Lets explore ALL other options before we go down that road.

- Running the Win 7 as a VirtualMachine. If this is strictly for gaming, that is not a great option.
- What applications do you use that are having issues with Win 10, that would be solved with a native Win 7?
- A second drive to install that Win 7 on. Rather than sharing this single 500GB drive between 2 OS's and a 300GB data partition.

theisrafil · Jan 8, 2017

USAFRet :

Actually nevermind I just decided to install w7 on my current drive and later on I will install another HDD and reinstall w10 on it just because I like new features&updates and the UI.

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