How set up dual boot with two version of Windows 10

Page 6 of 9 FirstFirst ... 45678 ... LastLast

  1. Posts : 1,033
    Windows 10 Pro
    Thread Starter
       #51

    See comments below...........

    AddRAM said:
    Let`s get that 2nd partition created or at least show me the unallocated space on Disk 0 with Partition Wizard, we will take it 1 step at a time. :)

    And yes, unplug all other hard drives while we do this. Just the power cable.

    Partition created - will remove the internal DATA drive tomorrow and send the DM jpeg - but that puts me out of business while I do the clean install.

    After you get that done, post a new shot of Disk Management.

    And you mentioned transferring Apps, you can`t transfer apps, programs, etc. You will have to reinstall them.
    I know I'll have to reinstall them - but I have no choice at this point. I just hope I can get up and running soon. I'll install the most important apps first - then will have to switch back to the old install to do my work (temporarily).
      My Computer


  2. Posts : 4,594
    Windows 10 Pro
       #52

    Did you create your 2nd partition yet ?

    Where are you with this ?

    What`s going on ?
      My Computers


  3. Posts : 1,033
    Windows 10 Pro
    Thread Starter
       #53

    OK, here's the DM jpeg. AddRAM, FYI: I have removed the second drive before.
    Attachment 119119
    Last edited by Nisko; 30 Jan 2017 at 12:19.
      My Computer


  4. Posts : 4,594
    Windows 10 Pro
       #54

    OK, now disconnect Disk 1,2,3 and do your clean install to the unallocated space.

    Post a shot of DM when you`re done.

    And you`ll have no problem removing the old install when you`re ready, because your System Reserved partition is marked Active and contains the system files.

    But you should remove the letter from it.

    Your Data drive (D) is marked Active, it should not be, we`ll fix that later.
      My Computers


  5. Posts : 1,033
    Windows 10 Pro
    Thread Starter
       #55

    Install & Update completed. Do I have to install updated drivers? What's next?
    Attachment 119164
      My Computer


  6. Posts : 4,594
    Windows 10 Pro
       #56

    OK, we`re gonna start over, because the installer created an extended partition and installed W10 on a Logical drive.

    I personally would not leave it like that. Others may think it`s fine. And please speak up.

    Go into your old install and use Partition Wizard to delete F back to unallocated space and create a Primary partition, then re install Windows 10.

    You should then have 4 Primary partitions and there should be dark blue all the way across the top of Disk 0.
      My Computers


  7. Posts : 1,033
    Windows 10 Pro
    Thread Starter
       #57

    I'll do as you recommend - but tomorrow I spend with my wife so I won't be able to get it done until tomorrow night or the day after. Thanks!
      My Computer


  8. Posts : 18,424
    Windows 11 Pro
       #58

    AddRAM said:
    OK, we`re gonna start over, because the installer created an extended partition and installed W10 on a Logical drive.

    I personally would not leave it like that. Others may think it`s fine. And please speak up.

    Go into your old install and use Partition Wizard to delete F back to unallocated space and create a Primary partition, then re install Windows 10.

    You should then have 4 Primary partitions and there should be dark blue all the way across the top of Disk 0.
    There is nothing wrong with it being in a logical drive in an extended partition. But there is a much easier way to change it, if desired to do so. Install MiniTool Partition Wizard and just convert the partition to primary.

    MiniTool Partition Wizard | Best partition magic alternative for Windows PC and Server

    See my example partition:

    How set up dual boot with two version of Windows 10-capture.jpg
      My Computer


  9. Posts : 4,594
    Windows 10 Pro
       #59

    Thanks for the support Navy

    I don`t dabble with Logical partitions, If he kept it that way, would there be any issues when he deletes the old install ?
      My Computers


  10. Posts : 18,424
    Windows 11 Pro
       #60

    AddRAM said:
    Thanks for the support Navy

    I don`t dabble with Logical partitions, If he kept it that way, would there be any issues when he deletes the old install ?
    No. There would only be an issue if the boot files were on the same partition as the old Windows (which they are not), and that would be a problem whether the new Windows installation was on a logical drive or a primary partition.
      My Computer


 

  Related Discussions
Our Sites
Site Links
About Us
Windows 10 Forums is an independent web site and has not been authorized, sponsored, or otherwise approved by Microsoft Corporation. "Windows 10" and related materials are trademarks of Microsoft Corp.

© Designer Media Ltd
All times are GMT -5. The time now is 10:03.
Find Us




Windows 10 Forums