Windows 7: Dual boot Vista64, Windows 7 32 problem

Hello,

I have been running windows vista home premium 64bit for some time now and had previously had it set up to dual boot with XP. I just got a windows 7 disc and thought I'd give it a try.

I reformated the XP partition (as I was having problems and needed to reinstall anyway) and installed 7 on that partition. 7 is a great OS, very few things I don't like about it.

However, now that I was going to return to Vista to get some work done I find that I am no longer getting the option to boot to it. The boot manager does not appear when I start up my computer (tried hitting ESC at BIOS too and it doesn't give me the option for vista, only 7).

I downloaded EasyBCD and that doesnt' give me the option for Vista either, only 7.

can anyone tell me how to get back to vista? (do I have to reinstall that, will it kill 7 then).

I really appreciate any help on this.

Thanks,
Jamie

Hello Jamie, and welcome to Seven Forums.

You may be able to do a Startup Repair using your Vista installation DVD to fix this.

Hope this helps,
Shawn

thanks for the reply.

I found out what the problem is...turns out the fix was pinned just above my post (in the XP dual boot thread). I got back into vista now and everything is working great (just hadn't had a chance to post here about it) Thanks.

Jamie

Can you see the Vista partition in Windows 7?

Oooops, posted at the same time.
Glad you solved it!

Jamie, I'm happy to hear that you got it sorted.

yeah, I feel dumb for not noticing it sooner