How to dual-boot Windows 7 with an older version of Windows NT?


  1. shadowboy1795
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    Windows 7 Ultimate x86
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    How to dual-boot Windows 7 with an older version of Windows NT?


    Hello, everyone.

    I've been trying to dual-boot (Sorry most of my questions are on dual-booting) Windows 7 with Windows NT 4.0. My one problem is that while it's starting, it says
    STOP: (forgot error code...) INACCESSIBLE_BOOT_DEVICE
    I thought that since Windows 7 is Windows NT, that it would work. Guess it didn't.

    Is there anything I did (or am doing) wrong?

    Any help would be greatly appreciated.

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  3. whs
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    Yeah, you will have a BIG driver problem. Why don't you use Virtual Box. There it will run.
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  4. louisjenvey
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    Make sure you wipe the disk, then start with NT, then install windows 7. Maybe partition the disk first using something like GParted on a LiveCD.

    I hope my answer helped you resolve your problem. If you have any further questions, please feel free to contact me at: techguysupport@outlook.com.
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  6. shadowboy1795
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    OK, since this obviously won't work, does anyone know how to... maybe install it to an external hard drive or something?
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  7. gregrocker
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    What's next Shadowboy, Win98?
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