Install more than one operating system (multiboot)When you install the new version of Windows, you can keep an older version of Windows on your computer. This is often called a multiboot or dual-boot configuration. Before you begin: Make sure that your hard disk has a separate partition for each operating system that you want to install, or that your computer has multiple hard disks. Otherwise, you will either have to reformat and repartition your hard disk or install the new operating system on a separate hard disk. Also, make sure that the partition or disk where you plan to install the new version of Windows is formatted with the NTFS file system. To create and format a partition, see Create and format a hard disk partition. | | | | 1.
| Turn on the computer running your current edition of Windows, and then insert the installation disc into the computer's CD or DVD drive. | | 2.
| On the Install Windows menu, click Install now. | | 3.
| On the Get important updates for installation page, we recommend getting the latest updates to help ensure a successful installation and to help protect your computer against security threats. You must be connected to the Internet to receive installation updates. This page might not appear if your computer is not connected to the Internet. | | 4.
| On the Type your product key for activation page, we strongly recommend that you type your 25-character product key to help avoid problems during activation. | | 5.
| On the Please read the license terms page, if you accept the license terms, click I accept the license terms. | | 6.
| On the Which type of installation do you want? page, click Custom. | | 7.
| On the Where do you want to install Windows page, select the partition or disk where you want to install the new Windows operating system. | | 8.
| Click Next to begin the installation. You might see a compatibility report. | |
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Hard disk
The primary storage device located inside a computer. Also called a hard drive or hard disk drive, it is where your files and programs are typically stored.
Driver
Software that enables hardware or devices (such as a printer, mouse, or keyboard) to work with your computer. Every device needs a driver in order for it to work.
Partition
Part of a computer hard disk that functions like a separate disk. Separate, formatted partitions share your computer's memory and storage space. Partitions allow you to install more than one operating system on the computer.
Update
Additions to software that can prevent or fix problems, enhance the security of a computer, or improve a computer's performance.
NTFS file system __elbasuer__ NTFS file system
A file system for formatting computer hard disks so they can store information. NTFS provides several improvements over earlier file allocation table (FAT) file systems, including file and folder permissions, encryption, and file compression.
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