XP system and Windows7 dual system installation tutorial

Pre-installation instructions:

1, first install XP, then install Windows 7, it is best not to reverse, otherwise XP will not cover the Windows 7 boot manager, it will be more troublesome. In short, follow the "old to new version" installation principle.

2, if the partition is not big enough, please use the following software to adjust, but be cautious, see: hard disk partition management tool Norton PartitionMagic (PQ8.0) V8.05 Build 1371 Lite Chinese version download.

Operating system:

Windows XP pro with sp3 VOL Microsoft original (Simplified Chinese) + Genuine key

Windows 7 Simplified Chinese Ultimate (MSDN original)

Detailed instructions for installing Windows 7 on XP hard disk:

1, XP is installed in C drive, Windows 7 is installed on non-C drive, for example: E drive, the drive must be a blank disk in NTFS format (if some The data is not completely removed. Please format it quickly before loading to avoid errors during the installation process. The size is 16G or more. 20G is recommended.

2. Put the downloaded image on the non-Windows 7 installation disk, extract it directly with WinRAR, get a folder, double-click the setup inside, click "Next", and then follow the prompts. The installation process will be restarted several times. The entire installation process will take about 20 minutes, and the installation time will vary from configuration to configuration. (Special reminder: Do not choose to upgrade during the installation process, "Select from definition", then select the disk you are ready to install Windows 7, for example: E disk. Also activate the activation code first, just click "Next". After the installation is complete, use the "Activate Tool" to activate.)

3, after the installation is complete, you will see two selection menus, the first one is "earlier version of Windows" or Windows XP; The second one is "Windows 7", and the default system is Windows 7, and the waiting time is 30 seconds. At this point, a perfect dual system is created.

CD installation Windows 7 Brief Description: (C disk has XP installed)

1, verify the image file validation value after downloading, confirm that it is Microsoft original system, and then engrave.

2. Advanced BIOS before installation, set "Optical drive as the first startup item", press F10 to save and restart. (Computer basics learning, computer knowledge entry, please go to http://www.pc6c.com computer knowledge network)

3, just put the system disc when restarted, after reading successfully, the screen displays "Press any key to boot from CD or DVD" at this time, press "Enter" quickly, automatically enter the installation interface after copying successfully, please select "custom installation", then select "the disk you have prepared to install Windows 7 in advance" (It is best to format it in advance, no data disk)", for example: E disk, then click "Next". .. The installation process is automated, and it takes about 20 minutes to install, and then simple setup includes activating the system.

4, restart the computer and change back to "the hard disk is the first startup item".

Friendly reminder: If you enter the Windows 7 system, the disk location and the drive letter number (such as C, D, E disk) will change, the disk where Windows 7 is located (for example: installed in the E disk) changes to C drive, XP system installed in C drive will be displayed on D drive, you do not have to worry, this is normal, because this time Windows 7 is the main system, when you switch to XP system is normal, Windows 7 will be stored Please rest assured that you have a plate E disk.