How the computer installs the WIN7/XP dual system

1, first install XP, then install Windows 7, it is best not to reverse, or XP will not put Windows 7 startup manager to cover off, will be troublesome. In summary, follow the "old version to new version" installation principle.

2, if the partition is not big enough, please use the following software adjustment, but be careful, see: HDD Partition management tools Norton PartitionMagic (PQ8.0) V8.05 build 1371 Lite version download windows XP recommended installation use: Windows XP PR O with SP3 vol. Microsoft original (Simplified Chinese) + Genuine key windows 7 Windows 7 English flagship + Simplified Chinese Language Pack (MSDN original) Windows 7 Simplified Chinese flagship + Activation tool

XP hard Drive Install Windows 7 detailed instructions:

1, XP installed in C disk, Windows 7 installed in non-C disk, example: E disk, the disk must be an NTFS-formatted blank disk (if some data is not completely cleared, please first quickly format before loading, lest the installation process error), the size of more than 16G, recommended 20G.

2, the download of a good mirror on the non-Windows 7 installation disk, directly with WinRAR decompression, get a folder, double-click the inside of the setup, point "Next", and then follow the prompts to do, the installation process will be repeated several times, the entire installation process of 20 minutes, different configuration installation time will vary.

(Special reminder: Install process do not select the upgrade, "to choose a custom", and then select the disk you are prepared to install Windows 7, for example: E disk. In addition, the activation code is not filled in, the direct point "next", after the installation is completed with the "activation Tool" activation can be. )

3, after the installation is completed, restart you will see two menu options, the first is earlier Version of Windows is the earlier operating system Windows XP, the second is Windows 7, and the power-on default system is Windows 7, the wait time is 30 seconds. Thus, a perfect dual system is produced.

Annotations:

A, if you want to replace the reload Windows 7, first uninstall the previous version: XP system under the right key Windows 7 Disk "Quick Format/ntfs format" can be, and then follow the steps to install. If you want to completely uninstall Windows 7 and quickly format it, you will need to remove the Power-on startup item, Windows 7, and then use the "Assistive software Vistabootpro".

B, modify the boot sequence, start wait time problem: First installed XP after Windows 7 Friends, the system Boot Manager automatically created, which has two system options. The default system is Windows 7, waiting time of 30 seconds, if you want to choose XP system, wait time to press down key to switch to XP, and then enter the enter can. But some netizens like XP as the default system, this time need to manually modify or use auxiliary software vistabootpro modification.

Manual modification Method: Under Windows 7 system, under "Computer" right "properties", click "Advanced System Settings", and then click "Settings" under "Startup and Recovery", locate the "Default operating system" point down arrow, select "Earlier Version of Windows", and then Displays the time of the operating system list "After you change to the time you want, for example: 5 seconds, the final point of determination, to restart the computer to get the results you want."