Unable to create a bootable drive for Windows 7.
Unable to create a bootable drive for Windows 7.
I don't have access to files or system partitions directly. You'll need to check your local environment or use appropriate tools to view the partition table.
How are things going? You probably haven't used your HDD yet. If it's empty, just start from the Windows 7 install disk or USB, choose two partitions during setup, pick the one for installation, and press next.
I completed the task the previous week. I just set up a fresh partition for Windows 7, started from the optical drive (though it was supposed to be a disk installation), and everything went smoothly. "Optical drive?" you ask. "That's quite interesting."
For me, the process was straightforward. From the Windows installation menu on a Windows 7 DVD, I created two partitions. I installed Windows 7 on one and Windows 10 on the other. Everything went smoothly. I’m not clear on what you mean by 'make a bootable partition,' but a partition remains empty until an operating system is installed. Until then, it’s just unused space. Are you facing issues while creating the partition or installing Windows 7 afterward? If you see an error, please share the message. Once the partition is ready, boot from your Windows 7 installer—either a DVD or USB stick. After launching the installer, choose the 'Custom (Advanced)' option and select installing Windows 7 onto the new partition. Following any tutorials can be useful. This is similar to installing Windows 10 on a secondary partition.