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Yes, it is possible to dual boot UEFI and BIOS operating systems.

Yes, it is possible to dual boot UEFI and BIOS operating systems.

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TheSnipeFox
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06-03-2016, 11:39 AM
#1
You can dual boot Windows 7 and Windows 10 from your SSD without changing the UEFI settings. Just ensure you have a compatible boot configuration that includes both operating systems, and verify the MBR partition type is correct for your hardware.
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TheSnipeFox
06-03-2016, 11:39 AM #1

You can dual boot Windows 7 and Windows 10 from your SSD without changing the UEFI settings. Just ensure you have a compatible boot configuration that includes both operating systems, and verify the MBR partition type is correct for your hardware.

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drakularrr
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06-05-2016, 01:16 AM
#2
UEFI includes a "legacy mode," but generally you can't use the motherboard to boot from both BIOS and UEFI simultaneously.
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drakularrr
06-05-2016, 01:16 AM #2

UEFI includes a "legacy mode," but generally you can't use the motherboard to boot from both BIOS and UEFI simultaneously.

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Petterine
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06-05-2016, 07:49 AM
#3
I assume there's no way to "hack" it?
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Petterine
06-05-2016, 07:49 AM #3

I assume there's no way to "hack" it?

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KyllingFjes
Junior Member
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06-07-2016, 04:34 AM
#4
It depends on whether your system has multiple drives because a hard drive must be either GPT or MBR, depending on the situation. Having two physical drives works if you're using them correctly.
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KyllingFjes
06-07-2016, 04:34 AM #4

It depends on whether your system has multiple drives because a hard drive must be either GPT or MBR, depending on the situation. Having two physical drives works if you're using them correctly.

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jaefrh
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06-07-2016, 11:55 AM
#5
I understood it already. I was counting on someone having a solution via a workaround, but I think that's unlikely.
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jaefrh
06-07-2016, 11:55 AM #5

I understood it already. I was counting on someone having a solution via a workaround, but I think that's unlikely.

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Rami_Silber
Junior Member
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06-07-2016, 01:37 PM
#6
The CPU will first run the BIOS/UEFI setup. It’s built into the hardware. You’d need another firmware to handle that switch, assuming a legacy BIOS version is available. Look for the Legacy Boot option on your motherboard and try booting Windows 7 from there.
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Rami_Silber
06-07-2016, 01:37 PM #6

The CPU will first run the BIOS/UEFI setup. It’s built into the hardware. You’d need another firmware to handle that switch, assuming a legacy BIOS version is available. Look for the Legacy Boot option on your motherboard and try booting Windows 7 from there.

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zamys
Senior Member
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06-09-2016, 04:29 AM
#7
It looks like you might need to rely on an older hard drive for your Windows 7 setup. While you thought about using your SSD, it seems there isn’t a straightforward way to integrate it into a dual-boot configuration.
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zamys
06-09-2016, 04:29 AM #7

It looks like you might need to rely on an older hard drive for your Windows 7 setup. While you thought about using your SSD, it seems there isn’t a straightforward way to integrate it into a dual-boot configuration.

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golden_fraddy
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06-09-2016, 05:11 AM
#8
Some motherboards (particularly nicer ones) will use UEFI, then switch to legacy if no boot able media is found. That's as good as you'll get. Could you explain why you don't want Windows 7 on GPT? Maybe we can help you there.
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golden_fraddy
06-09-2016, 05:11 AM #8

Some motherboards (particularly nicer ones) will use UEFI, then switch to legacy if no boot able media is found. That's as good as you'll get. Could you explain why you don't want Windows 7 on GPT? Maybe we can help you there.

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jerrydog01
Senior Member
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06-15-2016, 09:09 PM
#9
The system allows this setup. I require an MBR for my Windows 7 operating system since the program I'm attempting to use needs it in a non-GPT partition. This configuration seems fixed by design.
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jerrydog01
06-15-2016, 09:09 PM #9

The system allows this setup. I require an MBR for my Windows 7 operating system since the program I'm attempting to use needs it in a non-GPT partition. This configuration seems fixed by design.

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noahtheniceguy
Junior Member
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06-17-2016, 11:55 AM
#10
What are you really aiming for? I’m running a triple boot setup with Windows 7, Windows 10, and Ubuntu from my main NVMe drive, plus a second SATA SSD for the Hackintosh build. Most modern UEFI BIOS support legacy booting, but that’s only relevant if you’re using an old MBR hard drive. You can boot in MBR or GPT, so I’m not sure why you’re adding this artificial restriction.
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noahtheniceguy
06-17-2016, 11:55 AM #10

What are you really aiming for? I’m running a triple boot setup with Windows 7, Windows 10, and Ubuntu from my main NVMe drive, plus a second SATA SSD for the Hackintosh build. Most modern UEFI BIOS support legacy booting, but that’s only relevant if you’re using an old MBR hard drive. You can boot in MBR or GPT, so I’m not sure why you’re adding this artificial restriction.

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