Dual Operating Systems Query

[hc4361]

Windows 8.1 on Drive D:
Windows 7 on Drive C:

My query is when I am using W8.1 is the OS using/sharing essential resources such as drivers in W7?

Can I safely erase Drive C: without adversely affecting Drive D:?

[ll_billym]

I wouldn't have thought so but you can test it by disabling it in the BIOS (best in my opinion if they are physically different drives) or removing it using Disk Management from the Windows 8 OS.

If you have problems then re-enable.

[hc4361]

I've already done that in preparation, billy. That just removes the choice of OS from the boot up.

[ll_billym]

Physically removing the C: drive from BIOS or Disk Management means that the Windows 8 OS can't see it at all.

If the Windows 8 OS can't see this drive then it is impossible for it to use any resources from it.

[hc4361]

Ah! Thanks muchly, billy

[Alex_Higham]

Personally, I fail to appreciate why anyone would want to have a 'Dual Operating System' on a computer. Furthermore, who would want to have Windows 8.1 when they have 7. I am still using Vista on my desktop, from which I am now posting, although I do have W 7 on a laptop which I sometimes use.

I really am surprised hc. ☺☺☺

[hc4361]

Alex, my PC was Windows 7 and I installed beta W8 as dual boot to see what it was like.
I then bought the full version of W8 on its release and upgraded that to 8.1 when that became available.

I realised I hadn't used W7 for over 12 months and when I logged on last week I really found it so much slower than W8.1 even though I reset it to factory default.
I didn't like it at all and can't see me needing or wanting to use it again on this PC so I've decided to ditch it.

I much prefer W8.1 for everything.

[Alex_Higham]

I regret having to say it, but, I am surprised that, yourself being a Silver Plated Nerd in AB, you have opted for W8.1 which is regarded by other Nerdies as complete rubbish.

You can of course (and I feel sure will) ignore my opinion on this matter.

hc...You are great and I have been a fan of yours, before I even joined AB and was a looker-inner of the site.

Hope we remain friends ........Al.

[hc4361]

Not a problem, Alex.
A lot of nerdy people prefer 8.1 for the better task manager, the automatic file back up, the quick boot, the system refresh, the much improved search....

Problem is many people just love to moan and hate change.