I was dual booting XP and 7, and after I reformatted my XP partition I no longer get to choose which os during booting. It automatically boots XP. How do get back the screen that lets me choose between XP and 7?
Thanks
You reformatted your XP partition? Did you also reinstall XP?
yes
Install EasyBCD (click Download - no Name or Email required) and add the missing OS using Add/Remove tab. Attachment 44471
You'll need to install Net Framework 2.0 to use EasyBCD in XP.
The other method is to boot into Windows 7 DVD System Recovery Options to Mark Win7 or its 100mb System Reserved (preferred if you have it) Partition Active and then run Startup Repair - Run 3 Separate Times to start Win7, install EasyBCD to add XP.
Last edited by gregrocker; 19 May 2014 at 11:03.
I tried the EasyBCD but it couldnt find a registry.
Registry? Please explain. What registry does it need?
Did you install Net Framework 2.0 first?
Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 is installed
When I run EasyBCD, I get an error saying
Error Opening BCD Registry
The boot configuration data store could not be opened.
TThe syst4em cannot find the file specified.
Would you like to manually load a BCD registry for EasyBCD to manage?
Go ahead and accept the files it offers since it would not ask if it doesn't need them. It is fully automated.
Here is the tutorial you should be following, Method Two Win7 dual boot where XP was installed last:
Dual Boot Installation with Windows 7 and XP
At the end of Method Two install, It shows screenshots of how to use EasyBCD.
Basically add the OS missing in EasyBCD listings in Add/Remove tab by name, type and drive letter. It will do the rest. You have the latest version which will automate most of the steps for you. Just accept and click thru.
I was going off of this guide
Recovering the Vista Bootloader with EasyBCD - NeoSmart Technologies Wiki
I had to go find the bcd file from my windows 7 install
I tried the first method of reinstalling bootloader but it didnt do anything.
I tried the second method of resetting the bcd storage but now I cant boot at all. I get a error
disk read error occurred
press ctrl+alt+del to restart
at this point I'm tempted to just do a complete clean install
The one thing that you didn't try is what it says in the tutorial to do, and what I suggested an hour ago:
Not reinstalling the bootloader or resetting the BCD, simply adding Win7 to the Boot Menu, fully automated in EasyBCD 2.0
It may be beyond Repair, but at least try the actual procedure.
Last edited by gregrocker; 30 Dec 2009 at 22:49.
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