Checking if you can run Windows 7 on a micro-SD card is feasible.

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05-11-2023, 11:03 AM

Hey there! Yes, it's definitely possible to dual boot on your Surface Pro 3. You can set up another Windows installation from a Micro-SD card alongside your main OS. Just make sure the partitions are correctly formatted and the boot order is set right. Happy booting!

ColinPlays19

05-11-2023, 11:03 AM #1

axel_76120
Junior Member

05-11-2023, 02:05 PM

The size of the SD card isn't a physical measurement; it's defined by its storage capacity.

axel_76120

05-11-2023, 02:05 PM #2

The size of the SD card isn't a physical measurement; it's defined by its storage capacity.

Wjab
Junior Member

05-11-2023, 08:26 PM

Uncertain at the moment... likely around 120GB is achievable. It should be sufficient for storing multiple windows.

Wjab

05-11-2023, 08:26 PM #3

Uncertain at the moment... likely around 120GB is achievable. It should be sufficient for storing multiple windows.

Robot_108
Member

05-11-2023, 11:08 PM

It seems feasible, but I’ll focus on solving the installation and driver issues.

Robot_108

05-11-2023, 11:08 PM #4

It seems feasible, but I’ll focus on solving the installation and driver issues.

Killa_Dx
Senior Member

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05-16-2023, 04:33 AM

I've noticed some users setting up Windows on flash drives, which suggests an SD card could work. Whether the Surface can boot from a Micro-SD is still uncertain. You might find it simpler to create a partition on your SSD for a second Windows install and keep user data on the Micro-SD card.

Killa_Dx

05-16-2023, 04:33 AM #5

EleqTRiX
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06-06-2023, 07:30 AM

That could become an issue since the Windows version comes bundled with additional drivers and programs. That wasn’t my primary backup plan. Would the SD affect speed? Since it’s flash storage, it seems unlikely to cause problems.

EleqTRiX

06-06-2023, 07:30 AM #6

KizuPvP
Member

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06-08-2023, 01:25 AM

They sell a 128GB microSD card for $110. Finding drivers for your Surface and ensuring the touch works can be challenging; consider checking for drivers before purchasing the card.

KizuPvP

06-08-2023, 01:25 AM #7

They sell a 128GB microSD card for $110. Finding drivers for your Surface and ensuring the touch works can be challenging; consider checking for drivers before purchasing the card.

ChibiWolf39
Senior Member

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06-09-2023, 05:56 AM

Not every type of flash storage is the same. The flash inside memory cards comes in various grades and works with a distinct controller and bus compared to solid-state drives that use SATA. Your SD card's controller and the reader's bus are likely the main limitations.

ChibiWolf39

06-09-2023, 05:56 AM #8