Trying to install WinXP on a second partition


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    Trying to install WinXP on a second partition


    Hello everyone
    I'm new to Windows (I was a Mac user, then switched to Linux, now to Win7) and I have partitioned my HD with GPARTED (one for 7, one for XP, see my partition table in the attachments).
    Now, Win7 is installed allright but when i try to install XP, it just will not recognise any of those partitions. why is that?
    Any idea??

    THX!
      My Computer


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    numtre said:
    Hello everyone
    I'm new to Windows (I was a Mac user, then switched to Linux, now to Win7) and I have partitioned my HD with GPARTED (one for 7, one for XP, see my partition table in the attachments).
    Now, Win7 is installed allright but when i try to install XP, it just will not recognise any of those partitions. why is that?
    Any idea??

    THX!
    what "will not recognise the partitions" win 7 or XP?
      My Computer


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    Thread Starter
       #3

    it was XP
    however I found the answer

    XP doesnt recognise SATA by default, so I had to rebuild a cd containing the sata drivers (I also added the wifi drivers)

    then XP could recognise my HD!
      My Computer


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    Windows 7 Ult x64 - SP1/ Windows 8 Pro x64
       #4

    Welcome to Seven Forums.

    Your going to have trouble with the MBR (Master Boot Record).

    When possible you should install from older to newer OS, XP first then Win7.

    Have a look at this Seven Forums tutorial Dual Boot Installation with Windows 7 and XP, it will explain how the get both XP and Win7 to show up on the Boot menu.
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