Can i install and boot windows 8 on a data partition


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    Microsoft Windows 7 Professional 64-bit
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    Can i install and boot windows 8 on a data partition


    I was trying to install a trial version of windows 8 from here Download Windows 8.1 Enterprise Evaluation I wanted to know would it be possible to make a data partition and boot from it in order to test it out before wanting to buy Also would I be able to run my old programs without having to reinstall them ? Thanks
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    64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
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    Hello bigboi,

    Yes, you sure could dual boot Window 7 and Windows 8 like that if you like. The tutorial below can help show you more details on how to.
    In addition, you could also install Windows 8 in a virtual machine if you like instead.
    Hope this helps, :)
    Shawn
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