Windows 10: Dual Boot: 2 different Windows 10

Discus and support Dual Boot: 2 different Windows 10 in Windows 10 Ask Insider to solve the problem; Hello everyone, I am having a little bit of trouble and hoping you guys can help me out. I want to set up a dual boot with two different versions of... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Ask Insider' started by /u/RazMan21, Jul 28, 2020.

  1. Dual Boot: 2 different Windows 10


    Hello everyone, I am having a little bit of trouble and hoping you guys can help me out. I want to set up a dual boot with two different versions of Windows 10. The first (and primary) would be the 2004 update with my primary C drive, the second would be a flash drive with Windows 1803 installed on it. However, I would still like to access files all from my Windows 2004 from my Windows 1803 (especially drivers, programs, games, and such). Also, I was hoping I could boot off of the flash drive and use programs and installations on the main C drive instead of reinstalling everything.



    I have used Rufus to create a Windows to Go version of my Windows 1803 iso, but I am unable to access any of my files rendering it useless. The WIndows to Go also did not recognize my drivers or GPU. Any help would be much appreciated and cheers.

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    /u/RazMan21, Jul 28, 2020
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  2. topgundcp Win User

    Dual Booting with Windows 8.1


    The procedure below will allow you to boot Windows separately or in dual boot configuration.
    Here's what I recommend to do:
    1. Disconnect the drive containing Windows 8.1
    2. Install Windows 10 with one drive connected.
    3. After step 2, reconnect the drive containing Windows 8.1
    4. Boot up Windows 8.1. Open disk management and take a note of the drive letter of Windows 10 OS.
      NOTE: if you boot up Windows 10, then take a note of Windows 8.1 drive letter
    5. Open Admin command prompt and type: bcdboot X:\windows where X: is the drive letter of Windows 10 (Windows 8.1 if you boot from Windows 10 in step 4)
    6. Reboot the PC. You should have a dual boot screen.

    NOTE: To break off the dual boot setting, Win+R->msconfig->boot and delete the none default entry on the list.
     
    topgundcp, Jul 28, 2020
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  3. topgundcp Win User
    Dual Booting 2 x Windows 10 OS Drives (Existing Installs)


    It is uneccessary to do all of the above.
    1. Boot up Windows 10
    2. Open Disk Management and take a note of the drive letter of the other Windows 10
    3. Open Admin Command Prompt and type: bcdboot X:\Windows where X is the drive letter noted in step 2
    4. Reboot, you should have a dual boot menu.
     
    topgundcp, Jul 28, 2020
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  4. Dual Boot: 2 different Windows 10

    dual boot windows xp with uefi windows 10

    Hi,

    It definitely is possible to do a dual boot of Windows 10 with a older version of Windows. There are several steps involved to successfully achieve your objective. For us to resolve your concern, we suggest you follow the step by step process provided by
    Andre Da Costa in the article:
    How to dual boot Windows 10 and older versions of Windows
    .

    This covers installing different versions of Windows alongside Windows 10 in a dual boot environment. Take note though to backup any important files that you have before proceeding with any of the steps to prevent any data loss.

    We look forward to your response once you complete the steps.
     
    Jordan Dom, Jul 28, 2020
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