Is there another way I can install Windows 8?

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  1. hArLtRoN
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    Try using this method. Instead of having to create a second partition, you create a VHD and boot via the VHD.

    How To Seamlessly Dual-Boot Windows 7 and Windows 8 (The Easy Way) - How-To Geek
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  3. shadowboy1795
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    Thank you! This worked!
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  4. shadowboy1795
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    Wait... if I add the boot files to the boot store (In the tutorial), will that in any way overwrite Windows 7?
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  6. hArLtRoN
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    If you do it exactly as the tutorial you shouldn't run into any problems booting into Windows 7.
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