Dual Boot Windows 7/ Windows 10 - UEFI

cloves

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Hi all,

I got a new laptop. It is UEFI. I want to have multiple partitions. 1. Windows 10 2. Windows 7 3. Another Windows 7 Install or Windows 10

Created slipstream ISO of both Windows Pro x64 and Windows 10 Home x64, with updates and drivers from lenovo.

Deleted all partitions on the HD, installed Windows 10. Then in the UEFI bios, disabled secure boot and enabled legacy mode with uefi as first option.

Then stuck in my Windows 7 iso and booted. I get to the installing windows prompts and then I get a "Load Driver" pop up. Not sure what driver it is asking for. Laptop has x2 usb ports and x1 usb 2 port. I have the usb in my usb 2 port.

No clue what to do now.
 

My Computer My Computer

OS
Windows XP
CPU
Q9550
Motherboard
Gigabyte UD3P
Memory
8GB
Graphics Card(s)
ATI 3850
Sound Card
Audigy
Is it possible it requires a driver to access a(n) SSD drive or a chipset?

See what type of HDD and chipset you have, download any drivers available for windows 7, extract them on a usb and try pointing the setup there.
 

My Computer My Computer

Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Custom Build
OS
Windows 10 Pro x64
CPU
Core2Quad Q9550 @2.83GHz (o/c @3.82GHz)
Motherboard
ASUS P5K Premium WiFi
Memory
8GB (4x2GB DDR2)
Graphics Card(s)
ASUS ROG STRIX GTX1050 Ti O4G Gaming
Sound Card
Creative Soundblaster X-Fi Platinum
Monitor(s) Displays
ACER ED273WIDX 27"
Screen Resolution
1920 x 1080
Hard Drives
SAMSUNG SSD 840 Series 120GB
SAMSUNG 500GB SATA 7200 rpm
2xWD Velociraptor 150GB 10000 rpm
PSU
600W
Case
CoolerMaster Centurion
Cooling
Cooler Master V8
Keyboard
VPRO V700
Mouse
Logitech G602
Antivirus
Norton IS
Browser
Firefox x64
Give us your Lenovo model specs.
If you installed Win 10 under UEFI then switch to Legacy, Win 10 probably wont boot.
If your Windows (7 and 10) are 64 bits, you should install Win 7 under UEFI. As Win 7 isn't compatible with Secure boot, you did right disabling it.
New MB has only USB 3.0 ports. If you don't have mouse when you launch win 7 installation confirms that you need USB 3.0 drivers. You also have to load the sata drivers. Please confirm.
I can guide you though your Win 7 and Win 10 installation once you give us your specs.
 
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My Computers My Computers

System One System Two

  • 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
  • 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
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