how to switch from windows 7 to windows xp boot menu


  1. dadili
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    how to switch from windows 7 to windows xp boot menu


    I installed win 7 jsut to try it, but my laptop is not strong enough for it. I have win xp on another partition. But boot menu is from win 7, how to change it back to win xp boot menu?
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  3. DeaconFrost
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    You'll probably have to boot from the XP disc and repair the XP install.
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  4. dadili
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    I tried to fixmbr, you think to repair whole windows without installing new one?
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  6. theog
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    ME/XP/Vista/Win7
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    Use EasyBCD finish the dual Windows 7 & Win XP.
    Dual Boot Installation with Windows 7 and XP

    Use EasyBCD 2.0 in Win 7.
    Download EasyBCD 2.1 - NeoSmart Technologies
    or

    XP Repair Install
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  7. gregrocker
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    Please post up a screenshot of your maximized Disk Management drive map with listings, using Snipping Tool in Start Menu. Screen Shots

    We will give you the exact steps to remove XP.
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