Upgrade drive swap
Upgrade drive swap
I have a toughbook for vehicle programming and would like to switch to a larger screen toughbook. Is there any way to replace the drive without having to reinstall everything again? It's currently a dual partition setup running Windows 7 and 10 for different applications.
If I found myself in your situation, I’d definitely reinstall the OS. Regarding the Toughbook you’re interested in, it’s important to check if it matches the same specifications as the standard model, whether through a larger screen or a completely different platform. Keep in mind that platforms supporting multiple generations are no longer compatible with Windows 7.
I believe the drive size is around 500GB now. It isn’t as significant as replacing the operating system; instead, it concerns different vehicle software applications. Certain ones work with version 7, while others function on versions 10 or 11.
If the chipset in the new Toughbook doesn't recognize Windows 7 as expected, you might face difficulties installing a fresh version on the device. For those comfortable with some OS modifications, Windows 7 could function adequately, though possibly missing certain drivers and having some non-working components.
You can find more details here: https://github.com/wortkraecker/Windows-...n-hardware
If you require specific hardware access during virtualization—such as the GPU for OpenCL or GL—you can set up "Passthru" in the VM.
https://www.nakivo.com/blog/hyper-v-gpu-passthrough/
It's unclear if this method works with devices like 16850 UARTs, especially if the Toughbook includes COM ports.
If your Windows 7 applications don't need direct hardware interaction, you could try running Windows 7 as a Virtual Machine within Hyper-V (or VirtualBox) on Windows 10 or 11. I've successfully used Windows XP, Windows 7, and Linux VMs in Windows 10 Hyper-V.
https://www.sysnettechsolutions.com/en/i...v-manager/
I discontinued dual-booting many years ago, but still have a 2009 Samsung NC10 that boots into XP and 7 from the internal drive. It's possible an older XP/98SE system is present in the system.
I chose to test my 7 program in a VM, but I encounter the blue screen of death. The screenshot is attached. Any advice?