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Question

Question about duel booting

May 23, 2017 9:52AM PDT

I have a computer running windows 10, but my sister prefers windows 7. She likes the look and isn't a fan of the new windows 10 look. However I like windows 10 so I want to keep it. So is there a way I could duel boot windows 7 and still have all the files in that OS. She has a lot of files and games and stuff and I don't feel like reinstalling them. So can I install windows 7 and still have all the programs and stuff?

Thanks in advance!

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Clarification Request
What is it?
May 23, 2017 10:04AM PDT

Many machines do not have drivers for the machine and then Microsoft doesn't support older windows on new CPUs.

If it's just the menu system, replace it with Classic Shell and be done with it.

As to the last question. No.

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Well, I mean...
May 23, 2017 10:13AM PDT

You can try to, if you already haven't. I 'm pretty sure you can't run both windows 10 and windows 7 at the same time. You could put one of them into a virtual machine, or you could just get another computer. But, honestly, I don't really know if you can run two at the same time, or even put newer games onto an older OS. The OS might not be compatible, or just slow. You should ask microsoft themselves, or even call them and ask. I hope this helps!