New
#320
Cerebus mate I am not getting the VHD to set up now it keeps directing me to the path is not specified - what am I doing wrong.??
Sorry attachments not working but the screen is set for E:\test.vdh - 250 GB - expanding hit OK and then path is not specified
Have now tried several methods/settings including some DISKPART one put out by Microsoft but cannot get this machine to create that VHD.
The desktop 7 machine did it no problems. So looks like I am stuck with a single boot on this machine unless I can install 7 using the key this machine came with on a separate partition if that is allowed.
Last edited by ICIT2LOL; 21 Aug 2017 at 06:18.
Another option is to use the original 7 install drive and put 10 form an ISO onto the new partition using the current 10 key?? Is that allowed?
Ok - lets do it like this.
1) Boot from Windows 7 installation drive
2) At first screen, press shift+f10 to get to command prompt
3) Type following commands EXACTLY (we will install VHD to C drive but can move it later)
cd \
md win7
diskpart
create vdisk file=c:\win7\win7.vhdx maximum=50000 type=expandable
select vdisk file=c:\win7\win7.vhdx
attach vdisk
exit
exit
Now you should be able to continue and install Windows 7.
Last edited by cereberus; 21 Aug 2017 at 12:39.
Ok mate I am sorry for being a bit dumb on this but frustrated the 7 machine did it without batting an eyelid.
I have just got up and have to go to town In just a while and will get down and do this when I get back as I know if I do it in a hurry I'll foul it up.
Thanks for sticking with me on this one.
John:)
Can I install Windows 10 first, then Windows 7 to another partition, then use Windows 10 installation disc to repair bootloader so that it can recognize Win 10?
The fact is I should install Windows 7 first, then Windows 10, but I will get a black white menu boot screen, which is ugly. I want the new modern boot menu.
You don't need to use the Windows 10 installation disc to repair the bootloader. Windows 7 will set up dual booting with Windows 10, but it will revert back to the Windows 7 boot loader. To restore the Windows 10 boot loader, boot into Windows 10, open a Command Prompt (Admin) and run:
bcdboot C:\Windows
You can even do it in Windows 7, the command would be:
E:\Windows
But make sure to change the E:\ to whatever drive letter Windows 10 gets assigned in Windows 7.