Windows 7: Dual Boot Installation with Windows 7 and XP

Brink · 28 Apr 2009

How to Setup a Dual Boot Installation with Windows 7 and XP

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Last edited by Brink; 30 Mar 2013 at 11:34 AM..

sdevmanny · 14 May 2011

Hm, all right. I'll take a look. I figure I'll just look the names of my devices up in windows 7, download the ones I need, put em onto my flash drive, and then install them.

SIW2 · 14 May 2011

Yes - I think you have download a large pack - not just individual drivers from there.

You might find them individually elsewhere.

gregrocker · 14 May 2011

Check Hardware Windows Updates repeatedly for drivers for your sound once you're online.

If no driver is delivered, check the Support Downloads webpage for your model here: Drivers & Downloads

There are four Conexant sound drivers for XP for your model.

You can also import any other drivers if they are newer, especially if there are any performance problems: hangs, poor resolution, etc.

sdevmanny · 14 May 2011

Well, I tried a bunch of different drivers and couldn't seem to get any of them to work. Plus I ended up getting a BSOD a few times. So I give up, all this headache isn't worth it just to play a couple video games.

Thanks for all the help though, I really appreciate it. Perhaps all my frustration can help another person out.

theog · 15 May 2011

Quote: Originally Posted by gregrocker

Check Hardware Windows Updates repeatedly for drivers for your sound once you're online.

If no driver is delivered, check the Support Downloads webpage for your model here: Drivers & Downloads

There are four Conexant sound drivers for XP for your model.

You can also import any other drivers if they are newer, especially if there are any performance problems: hangs, poor resolution, etc.

Are you downloading the drivers from gregrocker's link?

Quote: Originally Posted by sdevmanny

Okay, let's say my computer didn't come with any windows 7 startup discs. In fact from what I hear, a lot of manufacturers aren't distributing the discs with the PCs anymore. So what would I do then?

You can Order Lenovo Recovery Disks from here:
http://www-307.ibm.com/pc/support/si...gr-4m7hwz.html

hicarl92 · 22 May 2011

hi guys,

i'm following method two...
after step 2, i'm waiting for windows finishing loading files until it shows windows setup is starting suddenly a blue screen was appeared saying that "a problem has been detected and windows has been shut down to prevent damage to your computer bla bla bla"....now i'm stuck and dont know what to do next....

anyone??please help me...

gregrocker · 22 May 2011

You likely need the SATA drivers: SATA Drivers - Load in Windows XP Setup on Dual Boot
SATA Drivers - Slipstream into Windows XP CD

hicarl92 · 23 May 2011

so, do i need to burn win xp into disc again???

gregrocker · 23 May 2011

Did you read the tutorials in the blue links I posted above? This will explain what needs to be done.

Consider trying your XP programs in Windows 7 Compatibility Mode or virtualizing XP using XP Mode which comes with Ultimate or Pro, or freeware like Virtual Box, Virtual Player or VM Ware. It is a lot less trouble.

hicarl92 · 23 May 2011

yeah...i read that..since i'm using the laptop i read that one which slipstream...so i want to know that if this step need a new blank cd or win xp cd which already be burned bcoz the step #15 shown "burn" word...

i do not want to using virtualization bcoz some say it uses a lot of ram usage when operating coz 2 OS running at the same time...

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