How can I modify a Windows 7 32 bit ISO to install in UEFI mode?
Long story short, I have a Windows 10 tablet that's running 32-bit Windows 10. I'd like to install 32-bit Windows 7, but the tablet's BIOS is UEFI only and doesn't have legacy/CSM boot options.
Is there any way I can modify a 32-bit Windows 7 ISO to boot on 32-bit UEFI only systems like one can do with Linux ISOs and bootia32.efi?
If not, how can I boot a 64-bit Windows 7 on my tablet's 32-bit UEFI?
Tablet specs:
Insignia NS-P08W7100C
- Intel ATOM CPU
- 2GB RAM
- 32GM EMMC
If not, how can I boot a 64 bit win 7 on my tablets 32 bit UEFI?
No; Your device came with Windows 8+ because only Windows 8+ supports a 32-Bit UEFI kernel. While your processor supports the 64-bit extension, Windows 7 32-bit cannot run on your device.
Only Windows 8+ supports booting a 64-bit operating system from a 32-bit UEFI kernel. What you want is not possible. I suggest using Windows 10 instead.
Is there any way I can modify a 32-bit win 7 iso to boot on 32-bit UEFI only systems like one can with Linux isos and a bootia32.efi?
No.
Q: Can Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows Server 2008 read, write, and boot from GPT disks?
A: Booting is only supported for 64-bit editions on UEFI-based systems.
Source: Answers about Windows disk support
Anyway I can remove the 64-bit system files on my iso/USB and replace them with the ones from the 32 bit while preserving the 64-bit EFI booting?
No