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Next Install Windows Vista in this Windows 7 Dual-Boot

Last reviewed: July 2011

Warning: Do you have the first page? It contains all the essential preparation and safety information you need before you can continue here. If you do not already have that page then you must click the following link and select the correct dual, triple or multi-boot. You'll find it at http://thpc.info/dual/dual_win7.html (new window)

Now Install Windows Vista and Dual-Boot with the installed Windows 7

Traditionally, installing an older Windows on a computer containing a newer version stopped that newer Windows booting. This was caused by different versions of the boot loader. The new boot loader used in both Windows 7 and Vista is much friendlier!

  • Bootup from the Windows Vista installation DVD.
    • Select your Language, and Time..., and click Install now.
    • In Which type of installation do you want? select Custom (Advanced).
    • In Where do you want to install Windows? select the Vsta partition prepared earlier.
      - check both the size and the label.
      Optionally, click Drive options (advanced) and click Format and then OK.
    • Restart your computer when installation is complete. Select Windows Vista.
      Label the Windows Vista drive to Vsta.

    Vista has been automatically added to the boot menu. Nice!

Please remember that you alone are responsible for the consequences of changes you make to your computer hardware or software.

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