Dual boot win 11 64 bit and win 7 64 bit

Bazza778

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Hey I have a HP Laptop that I would like to dual boot windows 11 and windows 7 from the same drive.

I have partitioned the drive and used Rufus 3,20 to create a bootable windows 7 usb drive.

I restart my laptop and depending on which version of windows 7 i try to install one of two things happens.
1. Windows 7 loads the files before the choose your language screen appears and then freezes at starting setup.
2, Windows 7 goes through its setup process, asks to restart and then freezes at the starting windows screen after restarting. In both cases I can use my laptops keyboard but can not use the mouse pad.

Any advice please.

Processor AMD Ryzen 5 4500U with Radeon Graphics 2.38 GHz
Installed RAM 8.00 GB (7.36 GB usable)
Device ID 7E606C80-95F0-45CC-9B44-A987F39021A4
Product ID 00325-82042-74878-AAOEM
System type 64-bit operating system, x64-based processor
Pen and touch No pen or touch input is available for this display

Edition Windows 11 Home
Version 22H2
Installed on ‎09/‎10/‎2022
OS build 22621.674
Experience Windows Feature Experience Pack 1000.22634.1000.0

Thanks in advance

Barry
 

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    Windows 11 64bit8Radeon Graphics 2.38 GHz
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    Laptop
    Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
    Hp 15s-eq1xxx
    OS
    Windows 11 64bit
    Memory
    8
    Graphics Card(s)
    Radeon Graphics 2.38 GHz
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    windows security
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    chrome
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Welcome to the Forum

Win 7 isn't compatible with secure boot and fast boot (BIOS settings) that is required to normal Win 11 install but not to run it. So you have to disable secure boot and fast boot.

New (related to Win 7) computers require drivers that isn't on Win 7 installation files. You have to add them to your Win 7 installation files.

Update your Win 7 installation media

Windows 7 on B550 With Ryzen 5 CPU
 

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    Windows 7 HP 64
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    i5 6600K - 800MHz to 4200MHz
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    GA-Z170-HD3P
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    Windows 7 Proi7-4500U 800MHz to 3.0GHz(4+4)G DDR3 1600IG intel 4400 + NVIDIA GeForce GT 745M
    Computer type
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    System Manufacturer/Model Number
    Asus Q550LF
    OS
    Windows 7 Pro
    CPU
    i7-4500U 800MHz to 3.0GHz
    Motherboard
    Asus Q550LF
    Memory
    (4+4)G DDR3 1600
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    IG intel 4400 + NVIDIA GeForce GT 745M
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    LG Display LP156WF4-SPH1
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    1920 x 1080
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    BX500 120G SSD for Windows and programs +
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Thank you for your help and advice Megahertz07 I will give this a try and get back to you.
 

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    Windows 11 64bit
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    8
    Graphics Card(s)
    Radeon Graphics 2.38 GHz
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    windows security
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To install win 7 on a laptop is a bigger challenge as they are made and set to work with Win 10/11.
SIW2 is the expert on installing win 7 on an unsupported hardware.
 

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    Windows 7 HP 64i5 6600K - 800MHz to 4200MHz4+4G GSkill DDR4 3000IG - Intel 530
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
    custom build
    OS
    Windows 7 HP 64
    CPU
    i5 6600K - 800MHz to 4200MHz
    Motherboard
    GA-Z170-HD3P
    Memory
    4+4G GSkill DDR4 3000
    Graphics Card(s)
    IG - Intel 530
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Samsung 226BW
    Screen Resolution
    1680x1050
    Hard Drives
    (1) -1 SM951 – 128GB M.2 AHCI PCIe SSD drive for Windows 7 and Lubuntu
    (2) -1 WD SATA 3 - 1T for Data
    (3) -1 WD SATA 3 - 1T for backup
    PSU
    Thermaltake 450W TR2 gold
    Keyboard
    Old and good Chicony mechanical keyboard
    Mouse
    Logitech mX performance - 9 buttons (had to disable some)
    Internet Speed
    500Mb/s
    Browser
    Firefox 64
    Other Info
    TinyWall firewall
  • At a glance

    Windows 7 Proi7-4500U 800MHz to 3.0GHz(4+4)G DDR3 1600IG intel 4400 + NVIDIA GeForce GT 745M
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model Number
    Asus Q550LF
    OS
    Windows 7 Pro
    CPU
    i7-4500U 800MHz to 3.0GHz
    Motherboard
    Asus Q550LF
    Memory
    (4+4)G DDR3 1600
    Graphics Card(s)
    IG intel 4400 + NVIDIA GeForce GT 745M
    Sound Card
    Realtek
    Monitor(s) Displays
    LG Display LP156WF4-SPH1
    Screen Resolution
    1920 x 1080
    Hard Drives
    BX500 120G SSD for Windows and programs +
    1T HDD for data
    Internet Speed
    500 Mb/s
    Browser
    Firefox
    Other Info
    TinyWall firewall
Hi [FONT=&quot]Megahertz07[/FONT]

I have followed the instructions given. I ran
7UPv64I.zip program as admin from C: drive, I did not use Simplix. The program added drivers and updates and then finnished. I went to the folder that i had extracted the Windows 7 installation files and used Poweriso to create an iso file. I used Rufus 3,20 to create a bootable USB, I disabled secure boot in the Bios, I could not find fast boot in the Bios. I restarted my laptop and windows 7 loaded the files/drivers it needs to start setup but Windows 7 hung at the starting windows screen.

Processor AMD Ryzen 5 4500U with Radeon Graphics 2.38 GHz
Installed RAM 8.00 GB (7.36 GB usable)
Device ID 7E606C80-95F0-45CC-9B44-A987F39021A4
Product ID 00325-82042-74878-AAOEM
System type 64-bit operating system, x64-based processor
Pen and touch No pen or touch input is available for this display

Edition Windows 11 Home
Version 22H2
Installed on ‎09/‎10/‎2022
OS build 22621.674
Experience Windows Feature Experience Pack 1000.22634.1000.0

Thanks in advance

Barry

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Hi Megahertz07

I have followed the instructions given. I ran
7UPv64I.zip program as admin from C: drive, I did not use Simplix. The program added drivers and updates and then finnished. I went to the folder that i had extracted the Windows 7 installation files and used Poweriso to create an iso file. I used Rufus 3,20 to create a bootable USB, I disabled secure boot in the Bios, I could not find fast boot in the Bios. I restarted my laptop and windows 7 loaded the files/drivers it needs to start setup but Windows 7 hung at the starting windows screen.

Processor AMD Ryzen 5 4500U with Radeon Graphics 2.38 GHz
Installed RAM 8.00 GB (7.36 GB usable)
Device ID 7E606C80-95F0-45CC-9B44-A987F39021A4
Product ID 00325-82042-74878-AAOEM
System type 64-bit operating system, x64-based processor
Pen and touch No pen or touch input is available for this display

Edition Windows 11 Home
Version 22H2
Installed on ‎09/‎10/‎2022
OS build 22621.674
Experience Windows Feature Experience Pack 1000.22634.1000.0

Thanks in advance

Barry
 

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    Windows 11 64bit8Radeon Graphics 2.38 GHz
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
    Hp 15s-eq1xxx
    OS
    Windows 11 64bit
    Memory
    8
    Graphics Card(s)
    Radeon Graphics 2.38 GHz
    Antivirus
    windows security
    Browser
    chrome
  • Computer type
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Witch drivers did you add?
 

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    Windows 7 HP 64i5 6600K - 800MHz to 4200MHz4+4G GSkill DDR4 3000IG - Intel 530
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
    custom build
    OS
    Windows 7 HP 64
    CPU
    i5 6600K - 800MHz to 4200MHz
    Motherboard
    GA-Z170-HD3P
    Memory
    4+4G GSkill DDR4 3000
    Graphics Card(s)
    IG - Intel 530
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Samsung 226BW
    Screen Resolution
    1680x1050
    Hard Drives
    (1) -1 SM951 – 128GB M.2 AHCI PCIe SSD drive for Windows 7 and Lubuntu
    (2) -1 WD SATA 3 - 1T for Data
    (3) -1 WD SATA 3 - 1T for backup
    PSU
    Thermaltake 450W TR2 gold
    Keyboard
    Old and good Chicony mechanical keyboard
    Mouse
    Logitech mX performance - 9 buttons (had to disable some)
    Internet Speed
    500Mb/s
    Browser
    Firefox 64
    Other Info
    TinyWall firewall
  • At a glance

    Windows 7 Proi7-4500U 800MHz to 3.0GHz(4+4)G DDR3 1600IG intel 4400 + NVIDIA GeForce GT 745M
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model Number
    Asus Q550LF
    OS
    Windows 7 Pro
    CPU
    i7-4500U 800MHz to 3.0GHz
    Motherboard
    Asus Q550LF
    Memory
    (4+4)G DDR3 1600
    Graphics Card(s)
    IG intel 4400 + NVIDIA GeForce GT 745M
    Sound Card
    Realtek
    Monitor(s) Displays
    LG Display LP156WF4-SPH1
    Screen Resolution
    1920 x 1080
    Hard Drives
    BX500 120G SSD for Windows and programs +
    1T HDD for data
    Internet Speed
    500 Mb/s
    Browser
    Firefox
    Other Info
    TinyWall firewall
I am not Sure, just the drivers the program found from win 7. I assumed the program had its own drivers to add to win 7 to make it work on my laptop.
 

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    OS
    Windows 11 64bit
    Memory
    8
    Graphics Card(s)
    Radeon Graphics 2.38 GHz
    Antivirus
    windows security
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Post #3 at the beginning of this thread: Update your Win 7 installation media

For AMD Ryzen cpu and motherboards by canonkong:
Win-x-Ryzen-driver

since the canonkong Pure drivers for mainboards and CPUs include usb3, delete the uxhci and uasp drivers from the 7UP drivers folder and use canonkongs driverpack instead.

I dont know which of the two canonkong apu video drivers is best for your system. I would try the Pure drivers for Ryzen APU Video driver 21.11.1
 

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