[Trainer-talk] Questions about Running both W7 and W8 on same PC

[Gatton, Tonia (OFB-LV)]

I am one of 3 blind AT instructor's at our rehab center.  We each currently have one desktop PC running Windows 7.  We primarily do Jaws training but also offer Window Eyes and Zoomtext training.  We're wanting to upgrade to Windows 8, while  also continuing to train on Windows 7 as needed; but do not have the money nor space for an additional PC.  We're exploring our options and considering either partitioning the hard drive in order to run both OS's; or, running the second OS inside a virtual machine on the same PC.  We're just not sure which would be the simplest and most accessible; keeping in mind that we may need to switch back and forth between OS's for each class.  Any tips or guidance would be very much appreciated.

Thanks,

Tonia

Tonia Gatton
Assistive Technology Specialist
KY Office for the blind
Charles W McDowell Center
8412 Westport Road
Louisville, KY 40242
800-346-2115
(502) 429-4460 ext 224
(502) 429-7113 fax
tonia.gatton at ky.gov

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