How can I dual boot two copies of Windows 7?

[Donald_Tango]

I have a new system and would like to dual boot two copies of Windows 7 (one for infrequently used applications).

Under XP, I easily achieved this using Partition Magic and its boot manager PQBoot, but I don't think PM can help me now.

Can anyone suggest an easy way for a user of average skill to achive my objective?

 

[cassandraf_winteam]

Hi Donald,

You will need to have two separate copies of Windows 7 with separate product keys in order to do this. Take a look at this thread on dual booting two copies of Windows 7 - http://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/en/w7itproinstall/thread/c173b8ee-bac3-45c8-95ae-112c83765ba3

Good Luck!
Cassandra
Microsoft Windows Outreach

 

[windows7guy]

Hello Donald,

It comes down to two things: TWO SEPERATE Windows KEYS. You will need seperate keys and serials to achieve this.

Microsoft does have an official Windows 7 Support Forum located here http://tinyurl.com/9fhdl5 . It is supported by product specialists as well as engineers and support teams. You may want to check the threads available there for additional assitance and support.

Good luck!
John M
Microsoft Windows Client Team

 

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