Introduction: How to Dual Boot Windows 8 With Windows 7, Vista, or XP

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Want to make the jump to Windows 8 but you don't want to find out that it doesn't work with your hardware? The Default install adds the new "pretty" boot loader, which let's you swap between your old and new Windows installs. This will let you test Windows 8 without worrying about not liking it and being stuck with it. Give this a try if you are unsure what the outcome would be from Windows 8.

Step 1:

If you burn Windows H to disk all you have to do is insert the DVD in the drive.

You will be presented to choose between Windows 8 and previously installed version.

Step 2:

If you select the previous version, you get the Windows 7 and if you select Windows 8 beta, you get that one.