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Dual Boot question (7 and 10)
I have Windows 7, and want to try Windows 10. But I want to set up a dual boot, in case some of my old software doesn't work with Windows 10. This forum has lots of good info on how to do this, but I'm still fuzzy on a couple details. Here's my question:
If I create a new partition, and install Windows 10 into it, do all my programs and data from my old C: drive get copied into the new partition? or does Windows 10 just reference them on (and run them from) the old drive?
If it's the latter, what do I do if Windows 10 works fine for all my needs, and I want to remove Windows 7 and reclaim the space? I can't just copy all the files from one partition to the other, can I? (And even if I can, will the OS be able to find them, since the drive letter where they're located will have changed?)
OR... I'm planning to upgrade my main HD to a Solid State drive. What if I first clone my old drive onto the new one, then upgrade the new one to Windows 10. Will I be able to run both drives and boot from either one? Then, once I determine I no longer need Win 7, I can just simply remove the old drive. Will this work?
Thanks!