99% of netizens don't know! Win7 and Win8 should play

On August 15, 2012, Microsoft officially released a 90-day Win8 version for free download for all users worldwide - Windows 8 Enterprise Evaluation Edition (please allow the author to This is referred to as Win8 Free Edition). This Win8 free version does not require any installation keys, the network can be activated automatically, and has all the features of Win8 Enterprise Edition, in addition to only 90 days of this little regret, can be described as the best value Win8 version.

In order to let more netizens experience the latest Win8 in the first time, Xiaobian introduces the most advanced and simple Win7 Win8 dual system installation method, which allows you to format the C drive without formatting. A live Win8 system can be installed without hurting the existing Win7 system. Without any impact on the existing Win7 system, this Win7 Win8 dual system installation method is the most powerful place!

99% of netizens don't know! Win7 Win8 dual system installation tutorial

I believe that many netizens saw the title began to spray, "I am, Win7 Win8 dual system installation who does not understand, Xiaobian will blow it hard." Well, the title may A bit ambiguous, in fact, this should be 99.9% of the users do not know and did not hear the Win7 Win8 dual system installation method.

Xiaobian introduced Win7 Win8 dual system installation tutorial principle is very simple, is to install Win8 on the basis of Win7 to the VHD virtual hard disk, this method is actually called VHD installation Win8 method. This Win7 Win8 dual system installation tutorial, often concerned about PConline friends should have some understanding, because only small series will recommend the simplest dual system installation method in history.

It seems that there is a lot of nonsense, and I will enter the topic immediately!

Note: This method is only available for computers with Win7/Vista installed.

Step 1: Download Win8 Free Edition and Create Win8 VHD

For those who want to experience Win8, there are 3 months trial time, basically all the functions of Win8 Played N times. Therefore, it is undoubtedly the best choice to test Win8 with the free version of Win8 that Microsoft officially provides for everyone to try.

Warm reminder, Xiaobian's article style is long and awkward to ensure a foolproof detailed tutorial article, so if a friend feels that they understand these directly, you can read the title.
Now everyone must prepare two files for Win7 Win8 dual system installation: one is the Win8 free version image file, and the other is the "Windows VHD Auxiliary Processing Tool 2011" program file. After preparing these two magic weapons, please follow the following graphic tutorials to slowly operate.

After downloading the "Win8 Free Edition ISO Image File (Win8.iso)", please use the decompression tool to extract "Win8.ISO", and then find the file size larger than the "Sources" folder. 2G's "install.wim" file (install.wim is the Win8 installation file).

Next, open "Windows VHD Auxiliary Processing Tool 2011", click "Create VHD" → → → → "Load WIM in VHD", click "Browse" → → → → select Win8 "install" .wim" File →→→→In the "VHD position" fill in "D:\\Win8_VHD\\Win8_V.VHD"→→→→VHD size fill in "20 or 30G" →→→→Image number select "Windows 8 Enterprise Evaluation".

Create VHD (Click the picture to see the big picture, the same below)

If you think the above paragraph is too arrogant, just look at the picture. Xiaobai is best set up against the picture above.

Parameter Confirmation Select "Yes"

If a window pops up asking if you are formatting, click "Cancel".

Ask you to format directly click "Cancel"

It takes 5 minutes to install Win8 into VHD

It usually takes 5 minutes to install Win8 into VHD. The time is less than 1 minute, which basically means that the Win8 installation is unsuccessful (one of the reasons for the unsuccessful may be that there is a problem with the downloaded Win8 image). Xiaobian suggested that everyone watch the Win8 installation progress smoothly to 100%.

99% basically means no problem

After successfully installing the Win8 image to the VHD virtual hard disk, the next step is to click "mount/unmount VHD".

Click "Load/Unload VHD" after the operation is completed

Next, make sure the location of the VHD is just after setting "D:\\Win8_VHD\\Win8_V.VHD", click "To BCD" Adding a VHD project", waiting for the prompt window to pop up "Operation Complete", it means success.

Operation completed

Win7 Win8 dual system installation tutorial is very simple, in the small series seems to be two steps, the first step is to create Win8 VHD, the second step is to replace Win8 Bootmgr file The Bootmgr file in the root directory of the C drive.

Win7 Win8 dual system installation tutorial Step 2 - Replace Bootmgr file

Win7 Win8 dual system installation tutorial has two steps is the most critical, the first step to create Win8 VHD we have done easily Now let's complete the most critical second step - replace the Bootmgr file.

Where is the bootmgr file for Win8?

You can find the Bootmgr file in the root directory of the unzipped Win8 image folder. If you don't want to toss, you can directly download the Win7 Win8 dual system installation prerequisite file - Bootmgr.

Note: If you want to see Bootmgr in the C drive, you must display all hidden files. The method of displaying all hidden files in Win7 is as follows, click "C drive" → → → → "Organization" → → → → "Folder and search options" → → → → "View" → → → → "Advanced settings" → → →→Uncheck “Hide the protected operating system files (recommended)” →→→→Check “Show hidden files, folders and drives”.

Win7 should be set to display all hidden files

The key step is to rename the "bootmgr" of the C drive to "bootmgr1".

Why name it bootmgr1? Purely because Xiaobian feels comfortable and easy to remember

Next, copy the Win8 "bootmgr" file to the root directory of the C drive.

Copy Win8 "bootmgr" file to the root directory of C drive

Win7 Win8 dual system installation has been successful 90%, the last 10% is just waiting for Win8 automatic installation, no technology The content is arguable.

Win7 Win8 dual system installation tutorial final step - reboot into Win8

After restarting the computer, remember to select "Windows [Win8_V.VHD]".

Remember to select "Windows [Win8_V.VHD]"

Win8 will automatically restart once during the automatic installation process. It takes about 5 minutes to restart before restarting.

Win8 will automatically restart once during the automatic installation process

After Win8 restarts automatically, remember to select "Windows [Win8_V.VHD]" again.

When you see the license terms, it proves that it is not far from the official completion of the Win8 installation.

License Terms

Personalized Choice

After a few more minutes, you will officially enter the Win8 system. The Win8 system version is Windows 8 Enterprise Evaluation Edition, and the Windows license is valid for 90 days.

Winday Enterprise Evaluation Edition for 90-Day Trial

Win8 has been activated automatically

Win8 has been activated automatically (enlarged image)

Win8 Personalization is OK Normal use

Win8 synchronization function can also be used normally

Win7 Win8 dual system has been successfully installed, now you can use Win8! If you don't have a driver, you can use the Driver Life, Driver Wizard to automatically install missing drivers.

Win7 Win8 Dual System Installation Troubleshooting

If you ask Win7 Win8 dual system installation process, the most problem is "Windows can not verify the digital signature of this file." This error occurs because the second step is not performed perfectly. The solution is actually very simple, is to see if the bootmgr file of the C drive is Winmg Bootmgr, if not, please replace it again.

Windows can't verify the digital signature of this file

If the remaining space of the D drive is less than the VHD size you set (the author sets 20G), then it can't be restarted. Entering the system, or even creating "Win8 VHD" can not be done.

The partition for storing VHD files must have enough space

If you encounter more unbelievable problems during the installation process, please leave a message, and you will be able to answer it after you see it.

Win7 Win8 installation advanced articles! Create N Win8 free to play

Win7 Win8 dual system installation tutorial is two steps, very simple, even if the error does not cause any harm to the original Win7 system. If you want to create N Win8 and want to restore the Win8 system at any time, then take a look at the next content.

Ok, Xiaobian doesn't blow, the secret is to "create a differential VHD." The principle is very simple, we can understand this, with the already created Win8_V.VHD as the master, create a sub-disk (differential VHD), the sub-master is separated from each other, we usually work on the sub-disk, generate any operation Nothing will have any effect on the master.

The most important thing is that the file size of each subdisk is less than 200K, which means you can create N Win8 games.

How to create a direct view.

Xiaobian suggested creating a differential VHD

Select "Yes"

Select "OK"

If you want to restore the subdisk Win8 to the master In the state, please select "Restore" [Win8_V_CHILD.VHD] at boot time. This quick restore should not be random, it will really kill Win8.

About creating differential VHD For more purposes, the author will introduce another article in detail in the future, please wait and see.