Can I boot another OS if i have an installation going?

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  1. rj1022
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    Windows 7 Ultimate 32bit
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    I was trying to do this tutorial Clean Install Windows 7 from the Windows 7 Desktop

    I Downloaded windows7 ultimate 32bit from other sites, and done the process.. also... it went well... on the first run.. but it takes time to finish the " Completing Setup" so i read some stuff... they said i needed to Hard Boot... i did that... then its started their... It reboted.. i see Setup is Starting... then reboot.. then its Bootloops... i have no CD Drive here.. PC cant read from USB.. done all the usb setting from the bios
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  3. gregrocker
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    Which version of Win7 do you own? You'll need a bootable installer written to flash stick for your licensed version to complete the steps I gave you.

    Which OS came with the PC originally?
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