Cannot load XP on a W7 machine


  1. emanders
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    Cannot load XP on a W7 machine


    I'm trying to load windows XP to enable a dual boot on an e-machines PC with Windows 7 home premium already installed. I've followed the instructions in a previous tutorial on the subject, but here's what happens.

    I installed a second HD on the PC successfully. The pc reads the HD and has assigned it a drive letter. I also purchased a Windows XP Home OEM license CD.

    When I try to boot from the XP CD, it starts loading drivers and other files, and then I get a blue screen saying installation halted due to possible damage to the computer. Is this an OEM license issue, or am I missing something?

    Please help!!!
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  3. gregrocker
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    Duplicate thread.

    Please post in your other thread where you are already getting help: Probs installing XP on a Windows 7 machine
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