Solved Windows 7 + Getting it :D

[DarkDavil]

I reallllly wanna try out windows 7 RC. But i only have 1 computer. Is it possible for me to make anew disk drive(like using MagicISO or some-other program like that(other may be familar that that stuff) But is it possible? because i dont wanna mess up my laptop... But i wanna check out the latest RC's before pre-ordering W7. Any help would be appreciated.(but then their the problem of dual booting? I dont get how that would work if i jst make another disk drive)(?) if you understand what im talking about, any help would be nice ^^ Thanks all :D

 

[Brink]

Hello DarkDavil,

This may be help.

Dual Boot Installation with Windows 7 and Vista - Windows 7 Forums

Shawn

 

[DarkDavil]

Omfg thanks!!! Woot! Now i will be all windows 7-ized :D

 

[Brink]

You're welcome. Have fun with Windows 7.

 

[DarkDavil]

Just one-or so questions.
1. Do i need any ISO software to install WIndows 7 onto my new partition(F Or will i need to copy it to a cd/anything like that.
2. How will i transfer windows 7 over to my new partition?so o download the RC frm microsoft's website, (on my vista(original) drive) And then....? it magically goes over to my other drive ^^? :D
3. My Vista OS is 64-bit. Do i have to install a 64-bit RC of Windows 7 too? or can i install at 32-bit.
4. If i must install a 64-bit ver. of W7, how can i make my new partition size bigger? (Because x64 requires 20GB, x32 requires 16GV(i think).
5. If i cannot edit my new partition size, how can i delete it and put the 20GB's back into my main C: drive so that i can make a new partition with a larger space.

Thanks for Help...
-DD

 

[Brink]

While there are other methods, it would probably be easier to burn (extract) the ISO to a DVD with a program like ImgBurn first. Then use the tutorial above for how to install Windows 7 with the DVD.

You can install either the 32-bit or 64-bit Windows 7 to dual boot with your 64-bit Vista. It does not matter, and is purely up to you for what you would want.

You can delete your other partition and extend C: on it. Afterwards, you can shrink C: by how much you want to create the Windows 7 partition with.

 

[DarkDavil]

So i have to put a cd into my dvd drive? And burn it onto their? Or.... Because when i was installing a torrented game onto my G: drive i didnt need to use a cd in my dvd thing. Sry for all the questions btw, im jst not extremly good with computers and all

 

[SIW2]

It is possible to install using a virtual drive.

But you will find it easier to burn the iso you downloaded from MS directly to dvd using an isoburner - like the one Shawn mentioned.

( do not format the dvd - if Autoplay pops up, just close it ).

Then follow the instructions in Shawn's tutorial.

http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/5166-dual-boot-installation-windows-7-vista.html

 

[Brink]

Na, you can also use a USB key if you like, then use the same tutorial above to install it. This method or the DVD is the easiest way.

Another way is to use the method below, but since you say your not good with computers, I would not recommend it then.

Install Windows 7 FAST without a DVD or USB device - Windows 7 Forums

 

[DarkDavil]

okay. Thanks a bunch brink

 

[Brink]

You're welcome.

 

[braders95]

What may have been better is to shrink a pation on your hard drive using Computer Manegment and then install it onto your new partion then you could choose which OS to boot from when you boot up, for instance i Have 4 on one hard drive, Ubuntu, Windows Vista, Solaris and Windows 7 RC