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Windows 7: Dual boot windows 7 (x64) & (86)

23 Sep 2009  
BazzaH23

Windows 7
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Dual boot windows 7 (x64) & (86)

Thread title says it all, If i partition my hard drive is it possible to have both the 64 bit windows 7 and windows 7 32 bit bootable via startup(seperatly of course).



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23 Sep 2009  
Dinesh

Windows® 8 Pro (64-bit)
8,233 posts
Mumbai, India
 
 

yes its possible.
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23 Sep 2009  
DeaconFrost

Windows 7 Ultimate x64 SP1
5,854 posts
Philadelphia, PA
 
 

It is possible, but not really useful. Install x64 natively, and virtualize x86. Just about all software now has a separate version for each platform, or works on both. There's no need to complicate your system, or use up extra drive space to run the same OS twice.
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