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Basically, I want to still use my PC while I install Windows 8.
The drive I want to install to is physically different from the one I am running Windows 7 on, and so, if I wanted to boot to Windows 8, I'd choose a different boot device from my BIOS.
Can I install Windows 8 to a separate hard drive (not external) whilst still using Windows 7, without touching the Windows 7 installation?
1I've updated the accepted answer to this one - it's a much better solution than relying on the restart timer countdown not actually doing anything in the background. It's the safe option – Steffan Donal – 2019-04-25T09:52:28.517
With the time it would take you to set up the image, though, you'd be better off just doing it normally - the lost productivity would be less. – Shinrai – 2012-12-07T21:03:45.777
@Shinrai True as that may be (and as much as I may agree), I am just answering the question posed by the OP. – nerdwaller – 2012-12-07T21:05:27.167
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@nerdwaller Sometimes when someone asks if they should use a shoe or a bottle you need to go tell them to go use a hammer.
– Scott Chamberlain – 2012-12-07T21:23:04.943@ScottChamberlain - Sure, provide the suggestion. But one way or another they'll learn themselves. – nerdwaller – 2012-12-07T21:34:56.803
For the record though, I do agree. – nerdwaller – 2012-12-07T21:57:53.813