Use this method if y our tablet doesn’t have a USB port and y ou want to upgrade your existing Windows 7 to Windows 8. So, this is the best method to install Windows 8 in dual boot with Windows 7 without using bootable media. The guide doesn’t require an bootable installation media.
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Just refer our step-by-step how to boot Windows 8 from VHD without using Command Prompt guide to install Windows 8 in dual boot with Windows 7. In this guide, we are going to use a VHD (Virtual Hard Drive) to boot into Windows 8. NOTE: We assume that your tablet device is bootable and running Windows 7 OS. (Use this method if your tablet doesn’t come with a USB port) Method 2: Install Windows 8 in dual boot with Windows 7 NOTE: Please refer your tablet’s manual or contact the tablet’s manufacturer to know how to boot into BIOS. Step 4: Visit your tablet’s manufacturer web site and install drivers for Wifi, camera, and other necessary features. Step 3: Once you have the bootable USB drive, connect it to the tablet, power on the tablet, change the BIOS setting to boot from USB (you may need to connect a keyboard to the USB port to change BIOS settings) and then follow the on-screen procedure to complete Windows 8 installation (see Windows 8 installation procedure). To do this, you can refer our 100% working how to create a bootable USB from Windows 8 ISO file guide. Step 2: Create a bootable Windows 8 USB flash drive.
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Step 1: Download Windows 8 ISO file from these direct download links. Method 1: Follow this method if your tablet comes with a USB portĪs you may know, installing Windows 8 from USB flash drive is the best possible method available to install Windows 8 on a tablet.