Dual Booting Windows 7 (32 & 64 bit)

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    Windows 7 Pro 64 bit
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    Dual Booting Windows 7 (32 & 64 bit)


    Is it possible to dual boot Windows 7 Pro, one partition being a 32 bit system, and one being a 64 bit?
    I have a program that just won't run on 64 bit, and my processor doesn't allow for Virtual PC, so can I have a separate partition with 32 bit Windows 7 Pro running?
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  2. Posts : 8,476
    Windows® 8 Pro (64-bit)
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    Yes its possible to dual boot Windows 7 32bit and 64 bit. Install Windows 7 64bit on one partition. Then shrink that partition and install Windows 7 32bit to the new (shrinked) partition. Also, use VMWare player or Sun Virtualbox to run Virtual OS. No need of any Virtualization support CPU.
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  3. Posts : 86
    Windows 7 Pro 64 bit
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    Dinesh said:
    Yes its possible to dual boot Windows 7 32bit and 64 bit. Install Windows 7 64bit on one partition. Then shrink that partition and install Windows 7 32bit to the new (shrinked) partition. Also, use VMWare player or Sun Virtualbox to run Virtual OS. No need of any Virtualization support CPU.
    What tool do I use to shrink my current 64-bit partition? Will the installation media then recognize the new partition as available for 32 bit?
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    Windows 7 x64 finally!
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    I use GParted. You can use Windows 7 itself to do it. Right click my computer, manage and disk management.
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  5. Posts : 86
    Windows 7 Pro 64 bit
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    wallyinnc said:
    I use GParted. You can use Windows 7 itself to do it. Right click my computer, manage and disk management.
    Okay, thanks. And why would you choose GParted, rather than using Windows 7 natively?
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    Windows 7 x64 finally!
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    Not necessarily. I actually used it when solving an install problem, so I didn't have Win7 yet. GParted will allow you to move partitions to the left as well, Win7 won't. But to shrink one and create another on its right side, Win7 disk manager will be a better option.
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  7. Posts : 8,476
    Windows® 8 Pro (64-bit)
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    Hi, follow this tutorial to shrink the volume:
    Partition or Volume - Shrink
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  8. Posts : 86
    Windows 7 Pro 64 bit
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    Dinesh said:
    Hi, follow this tutorial to shrink the volume:
    Partition or Volume - Shrink
    Very good info.
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  9. Posts : 86
    Windows 7 Pro 64 bit
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    What does the boot screen look like? Will it say something along the lines of "Windows 7 Pro 64-bit", and "Windows 7 Pro 32-bit" as options to log in?
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    Windows® 8 Pro (64-bit)
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    TJR357 said:
    What does the boot screen look like? Will it say something along the lines of "Windows 7 Pro 64-bit", and "Windows 7 Pro 32-bit" as options to log in?
    No. It just says Windows 7 (version). Like for me, it says Windows 7 Ultimate.
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