Windows 7 on Windows 8 system?

• Xxxxxls2

  30 Mar 13, 15:13

  If I get a Windows 8 tablet and transfer the Windows 7 from my laptop for a dual boot, will it work? Any idea?

  Thanks in advance!

• kenn3th

  13 Apr 13, 15:58

  Depending if your windows 8 tablet has an ARM processor (type found on phones) or a X86 Processor (think of it as a normal processor)

  You can't transfer per say, transfer Windows 7 from your laptop - if it's a x86 processor, you can install windows 7 from an image - dvd , then key in the CD key - but please note, if you got your laptop with windows 7 preinstalled , the cd key found on the label at the base, will not work. However if you bought the windows 7 installation disc and installed in your laptop, then yes you are able to then transfer it to your tablet.

  Take note though, Windows 7 is not optimised for touch - drivers and operating software wise.

  It's advisible not to do so.

• BiCiDi

  18 Jun 13, 11:10

  Originally posted by Xxxxxls2:

  If I get a Windows 8 tablet and transfer the Windows 7 from my laptop for a dual boot, will it work? Any idea?

  Thanks in advance!

  What OS should i go for? Win 7 or Win 8? Any suggestion?

  Thank

  

   

• fudgester

  18 Jun 13, 11:14

  Originally posted by BiCiDi:

  What OS should i go for? Win 7 or Win 8? Any suggestion?

  Thank

  

   

  If you have a touchscreen interface, Windows 8.

  Otherwise, Windows 7.