SOLVED Dual Boot

[funnnyfarm]

Is there something wrong with dual boot to w7 and w7 I can find w7 to all the other OP's when doing a search for dual boot w7 but not dual boot w7 to w7. And if not what is the best way through the OP or other software. thank for the advice funnnyfarm

 

[Digerati]

"OP" has many meanings - on forums like this, it usually means "original poster" - in this case, you as the thread starter. So please define what you mean by OP.

Is there something wrong with running dual boot on the same machine with both operating systems being W7? Other than being unusal, I am not aware of any technical reason. But typically dual boot is used to run two different operating systems, like Windows 7 and Linux.

In any case, you MUST have proper licenses for both operating systems so running dual boot with W7 might be considered a waste of money.

 

[funnnyfarm]

Sorry about the OP

This is how I have my computer configured: first boot drive is SSD 256 ( that's my operating drive), second boot is sata 256 ), this drive is only fore my Trainz game), and I back up my important stuff on a usb terabyte. Trainz is a large program and I also re- skin the rail cars with CS 6 and creating a large route. So everything runs smother. In your opinion is this the right way to configure my computer to run the best? thanks for the help funnnyfarm

 

[Digerati]

I think there is a lot of confusion here - much maybe on my part.

Why are you asking about "dual boot"? What do you mean by "second boot"? Do you mean a second hard drive? Do you sometimes boot to the 2nd drive?

If you only use Windows 7 then Windows 7 needs only be installed on one drive - the boot drive, typically C drive. And the second drive can just be D drive. You can install your program on D and just run the OS from C. That is a normal setup.

 

[funnnyfarm]

Drives

I have 3 hard drives, 2 inside my computer ( first drive is -SSD 256, the second drive is a Sata 256. and the third drive is a Sata terabyte. Ok your saying I can have my W7 on the C drive and the D drive has no W7 just a logical drive. And your saying I can install my trainz game on D and run it from C shortcut on my desktop shortcut. Is that what you saying?

 

[Digerati]

Is that what you saying?

Yes, exactly. Since you will use Windows to install Trainz (or any program) on D, Windows will know where to find and how to use it by entries in the Registry.

 

[funnnyfarm]

Cool

I didn't think that worked. And the Trainz game won't have any effect the rest of the computer? Thanks funnnyfarm

 

[Digerati]

I didn't think that worked. And the Trainz game won't have any effect the rest of the computer?

Unless I am misunderstanding you, that's how it has worked since the beginning of Windows computers.

I don't know what you mean by affect the rest of the computer.

 

[funnnyfarm]

ok

thanks one of these days I'll try it. funnnyfarm

 

[TrainableMan]

I agree with Digerati, just use the normal boot but install your game to D:

When you install the game you may need to look for an advanced button or a custom folder option or very often it simply displays the default installation folder but there is a "browse" button which you hit and choose a new location. Whichever method the game uses, you simply want to tell it that the installation folder is to be to D:\TRAINZ instead of anywhere on C:. Tada, all the room of D: but no need to dual boot.

 

[funnnyfarm]

Thanks Digerati and trainable Man. If my memory I think I tried it in XP but didn't work. Works great. funnnyfarm