2 O/S on separate HDD, not dual boot


  1. Posts : 29
    Windows 7 Home Premium (2) Windows 7 Pro (1)
       #1

    2 O/S on separate HDD, not dual boot


    Will this work: Windows 8 installed on laptop main HDD, Windows 8 installed on SSD in caddy in DVD slot. Not installed in dual boot setup.Two separate boot loaders.
    Can this boot either drive using F10 boot menu?
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  2. whs
    Posts : 26,210
    Vista, Windows7, Mint Mate, Zorin, Windows 8
       #2

    Make sure you disconnect the HDD when you install on the SSD. Else you may end up with a double boot after all.

    You can also run 1 system from an external SSD. eSata or USB3 are required. Else it is too slow from USB2.
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