I have installed 64 bit window 8 on an existing window 7 ultimate as i am having 4 gb ram . But if i use window 8 , i cant play games/software installed earlier on win 7 . Any help?
1. You can't use the software(s) installed in one OS in another OS. You have to install it separately.I have installed 64 bit window 8 on an existing window 7 ultimate as i am having 4 gb ram . But if i use window 8 , i cant play games/software installed earlier on win 7 . Any help?
can you be more specific .. which softwares/games are not working ?
Make sure you have installed Dot Net Framework 3.5 from win 8 DVD / Windows Update, DirectX, and every necessary VC run times.
You can't. You have to install them for both Window Installations.
1. You can't use the software(s) installed in one OS in another OS. You have to install it separately.
2. If, you have technically dual booted, you shouldn't face any problems unless the installed games/software(s) are in the same destination.
This -what ?? but then what is the point of having dual boot?
1. You can't use the software(s) installed in one OS in another OS. You have to install it separately.
You can't. You have to install them for both Window Installations.
what ?? but then what is the point of having dual boot?
If you ask me Dual Boot means Windows+Linux and not Windows+Windows.
I have installed 64 bit window 8 on an existing window 7 ultimate as i am having 4 gb ram . But if i use window 8 , i cant play games/software installed earlier on win 7 . Any help?
you can enjoy both windows.what is the purpose of dual booting win 7 and win 8? most softwares installed in one os will not work on another.
dual booting some time means windows+windows as well for eg. Win 98+ Xp or Xp+Win7.
@ Op - why don't you post some apps names which are not working and the error messages ( screenshot ) games are showing when you're trying to start them, ANd did you installed the things I've told about.
when i open steam , it tells that it is not installed . when i open games it says xinput.dll is not found . but i think i have got my answer , i cant play the games till i install it again in my new windows . thanks @rst @raniarahin1 @top gear @gameranand and @vignesh
when i open steam , it tells that it is not installed . when i open games it says xinput.dll is not found . but i think i have got my answer , i cant play the games till i install it again in my new windows . thanks @rst @raniarahin1 @top gear @gameranand and @vignesh