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Windows 7 USB setup freezes at logo on modern laptop
I want to use Windows Vista or 7 mostly because of its skin. I want to use it at my own risk. I've considered embedding it into a VM, like on Virtual Box, but I didn't get satisfied with it. My laptop ...
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Dual Boot between Win 7 and Win 11
I have a notebook from my company that was installed Win 7 MBR + Legacy. I need to install a few programs, but they are not compatible with Win 7 anymore and I can't upgrade or do a clean install ...
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Why Partition Content Change After installing SP1 on Windows 7?
Computer : HP Pavilion s5227c Desktop / OS: Windows 7
SSD1 : SAMSUNG 860EVO 250GB / SSD2 : SAMSUNG 860EVO 250GB
HD1 : Seagate ST4000DM at 4TB, 3815320MB, Partition style: GUID ...
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Unable to change from UEFI to Legacy Mode
i have a Acer Aspire 5 A515-44 with Windows 10 Pre-installed , but I need for my Car Diagnostic Programs Windows 7. So I decided to work with a Virtual Machine installed Win 7 but the programs won't ...
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What is the expected outcome of installing Windows 7 in BIOS mode onto a GPT drive [duplicate]
I'd like to start by saying that i am fully aware that windows 7 is no longer supported, and i am also aware of the implications of running an outdated vulnerable operating system on my physical ...
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Install windows on USB from existing windows installation
I have old Windows 7 laptop with producent-changed Windows 7 image (very small + touchable screen support) but with very small disc. After multiple attemps I failed to make clear installation of ...
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Can we install 3 OSes in a system in legacy mode?
I have Windows 7 and Ubuntu 16.04 installed in my system. Both are installed as legacy.
Now I want to install Elementary OS in my PC and don't want to remove the other operating systems. I read on the ...
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Upgrading a PC running Windows 7 BIOS to run Windows 10 UEFI?
I am a longtime macOS user with some experience running Linux in the cloud – so the low-level details of Windows, BIOS, and UEFI are typically above my paygrade. Nonetheless:
I have a PC that is ...
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Boot Windows guest from VDI with EFI
Goal: create a VirtualBox machine to boot my current Windows 7 installation in both Windows and Linux hosts.
Resources I read several questions here and this guide.
What I did:
make a vhdx clone of ...
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Log of BIOS events for HP PC?
I have an HP EliteDesk PC and I would like to know if there is a log of BIOS events somewhere. I have not been able to find one when browsing in the Startup menu of the BIOS. Below is a picture of the ...
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No boot mode option in bios for Lenovo v470
My laptop (Lenovo v470) has a pre-installed Windows 7, but it doesn't start up and also startup repair doesn't work (missingosloader error). I want to re-install Windows 7 but all partitions are MBR ...
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Installing rEFind for Windows 7
I'm trying to switch from Windows 7 to Arch Linux (used it in a VM for years now preparing to use it 100%).
First thing I'm doing is to have the computer boot using rEFind.
I tried to install it ...
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How to configure dual boot in Windows 7 UEFI setup menu
How to configure dual boot in Windows 7 boot menu, to boot Linux from external USB SSD drive? Asus X55A laptop, with UEFI firmware interface, Win 7 Home. Can't figure out how to configure that from ...
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Why can't I move a file into the windows system32 folder from a UEFI shell
It gives me some sort of error along the lines of "this folder is read only"
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Restoring windows 7 system backup to UEFI or GPT [closed]
I am forced to shift from my old HP dv6 3121nr Laptop to a new laptop (I am still to purchase) which comes with windows10 and GPT UEFI.
I want to take system backup (may be with software like AOMEI, ...
