Dual Booting Windows 7 & XP


  1. Mushy121
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    Dual Booting Windows 7 & XP


    Hi guys,

    I am currently using Windows 7 but have had to install Windows XP due to some programs not working with Windows 7. I have fully installed Windows XP but at start up it does not give me an option to choose between the two and automatically loads up XP. Is there anyway i can sort this out.

    Thanks for your help in advance.
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  3. Jonathan_King
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    Welcome!

    See this tutorial: Dual Boot Installation with Windows 7 and XP

    You can also try running a Startup Repair on Windows 7. If the repair doesn't work, try setting the 7 partition as active: https://www.sevenforums.com/installat...-problems.html

    Hope this helps,
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  4. zigzag3143
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    Mushy121 said:
    Hi guys,

    I am currently using Windows 7 but have had to install Windows XP due to some programs not working with Windows 7. I have fully installed Windows XP but at start up it does not give me an option to choose between the two and automatically loads up XP. Is there anyway i can sort this out.

    Thanks for your help in advance.

    Yoou need to use an app like bcdedit to edit and create the boot menu. there is a tutorial on its use in the tutorial section here. BCDEDIT - How to Use

    let us know if you need help

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  6. gregrocker
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    Mark Win7 active, boot the Win7 DVD Repair console, click through to recovery tools list, run Startup Repair up to 3 separate times with reboots until 7 starts.

    Then install EasyBCD 2.0 after quick registration to use beta. Add XP on Add/remove tab, accept boot files offered, Save and restart.
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