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(Solved) - windows 8 install

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Eddiebug1
Eddiebug1
Posts: 160

i downloaded windows 8 from microsoft and wat to burn it to disk and i'm not sure which of the three i need to do to burn to a disk
install now
install by creating media or
install later from your desktop

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Eddiebug1
Eddiebug1
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i want to put it on disk so i can duel boot with windows 7

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raphoenix
raphoenix
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Best bet is to load it on a completely separate hard drive and dual boot using the system Bios if your machine is capable of running multiple hard drives.

Rick P.

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scorpion99
scorpion99
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If you choose the creating media (ISO file) , you will be able to boot from it and install it .After this you will have the dual boot ready.

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Eddiebug1
Eddiebug1
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my laptop can only take one hard drive

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