Windows 7 was finally released by the Microsoft on 9th Jan and was available for Download from their sites. So now if you have downloaded and want to install it , its not suggested you to upgrade from Windows Vista to Windows 7, rather you can Install Windows 7 on a Dual Boot with Windows Vista.
How you can Install Windows 7 on a Dual Boot with Windows Vista :
1. In your Vista, Go to Start in the Search Type in "Computer Management", Expand the Storage section and select Disk Management.
2. Now you`ll need to Shrink the Volume, so select the Hard Disk of your choice(if you have two Hard Disk, like mine) , right-Click and select Shrink Volume.
3. After that a Window will pop-up asking you the space to shrink. Windows 7 requires 10GB of space to enter accordingly.
4. Now in the Disk Management Window , you`ll see two partition : One which Windows Vista is installed and other in unallocated. Right-Click on Unallocated and Select New Simple Volume.
5. Set the Volume Size and Click on Next. (Keep it same as the Maximum Disk Space above).
6. In the Next step you`ll be asked to enter the Drive letter, File System(NTFS) and the Volume. Enter as per your preference and you`ll be done. Close everything and Install Windows 7.
7. While Installing Windows 7 when you can asked to " Where do you want to Install Windows?" select the drive you just created. Finish up the installation and the PC restart and now you`ll be able to see Windows 7 and Windows Vista.
Now once Windows 7 is fully installed, you`ll see that you wont be able to access the Windows Vista Partition now because both the drive are named as C:
Solution :
1.Go to Disk Management in Windows 7 (Same as Vista).
2. Right Click on the Blank Entry ( Vista Partition) and then select Change Drive letter and Paths.
3. Click on Add and then enter the letter you want to assign to that Partition.
4.Save it and your Problem must be Solved.
Via[WindowsVistaGuide]
How you can Install Windows 7 on a Dual Boot with Windows Vista :
1. In your Vista, Go to Start in the Search Type in "Computer Management", Expand the Storage section and select Disk Management.
2. Now you`ll need to Shrink the Volume, so select the Hard Disk of your choice(if you have two Hard Disk, like mine) , right-Click and select Shrink Volume.
3. After that a Window will pop-up asking you the space to shrink. Windows 7 requires 10GB of space to enter accordingly.
4. Now in the Disk Management Window , you`ll see two partition : One which Windows Vista is installed and other in unallocated. Right-Click on Unallocated and Select New Simple Volume.
5. Set the Volume Size and Click on Next. (Keep it same as the Maximum Disk Space above).
6. In the Next step you`ll be asked to enter the Drive letter, File System(NTFS) and the Volume. Enter as per your preference and you`ll be done. Close everything and Install Windows 7.
7. While Installing Windows 7 when you can asked to " Where do you want to Install Windows?" select the drive you just created. Finish up the installation and the PC restart and now you`ll be able to see Windows 7 and Windows Vista.
Now once Windows 7 is fully installed, you`ll see that you wont be able to access the Windows Vista Partition now because both the drive are named as C:
Solution :
1.Go to Disk Management in Windows 7 (Same as Vista).
2. Right Click on the Blank Entry ( Vista Partition) and then select Change Drive letter and Paths.
3. Click on Add and then enter the letter you want to assign to that Partition.
4.Save it and your Problem must be Solved.
Via[WindowsVistaGuide]
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