Using VMWare to boot already installed Windows 10 into Windows 7

[Achint2000]

I somehow with a big mess, have Win10 PRO x64 and Win7 Ultimate x64 on dual boot on same SSD partitions.

I don't use Win10 that much but I need it for some specific programs and I'm so used-to my win7 that it's annoying having to reboot.

I never used VMWare before, so noob alert xD
Is there a way to boot that win10 properly into VMWare installed on my Win7?

Thanks for the help.

 

[RaDiKaL_]

This guide should help you to do what you want:

https://www.howtogeek.com/213145/how-to%C2%A0convert-a-physical-windows-or-linux-pc-to-a-virtual-machine/

 

[why_wolf]

VMware is a virtual machine software. You have to install a new instance of Windows inside their VMware container. Your dual boot is a bare-metal installation and not a Virtual Machine.

So the quick answer is no, the long answer yes with a but.

 

[USAFRet]

You'd have to convert your Win 10 instance into a VHD (Virtual Hard Drive)

Probably be better to reinstall the Win 10 into a native VM, rather than trying to convert what you have.