Dual Boot Installation with Windows 7 and XP

Hi Brink,

I have the same issue and I'm going nuts to find a resolution to this problem. Then I found your post and follow all the steps, and it works!
Let me say this, you're fu**ing awesome!

Thanks mate!

Hi I am trying to set up my pc to dual boot between XP & 7 useing two seperate hdds . My problem is that I boot up useing the 7 disc & then i select install. THe installation goes through what seems to be the installation processes & then is say it restart your pc. It to the windows is starting up & just sits there. nothing else happens. I did even get to the part where it asks for the registration # Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks Frank (Edison)

Hi Frank -

Try unplugging the XP HD to install Win7 to its HD, which you should set to boot first in BIOS setup.

After install, plug back in the XP HD and boot it using the one-time BIOS BOot Menu key given on first boot screen.

Let us know if you have further problems installing Win7.

Thank You
This guide looks pretty comprehensive.
But I have one question. It is quite clearly stated that I'd need to get my SATA drivers onto a floppy disk. The only drive I have is a CD/DVD. If I get the drivers onto a CD should that be a suitable alternative?
Ta
John

theog said:

Hi Gomer

Well done.
You are welcome, we are here 24/7.

Good Morning Everyone or Afternoon for you, Ray,
You're going to regret saying "here 24/7" :)

Unfortunately, I have been unable to lock myself in a room and stick to this dual boot until it is completely working, but it looks like I might have a couple days this week to pick at the problems.

I find that XP cannot connect to the internet. It can't find anything it needs hardware-wise, and I'm having a hard time wrapping my old mind around this with the conflicting ways and terms of the two programs. I'll try and give you some info:

I have DSL with a DLink router (cable-linked between the phone company's router, which didn't seem to give much coverage, and my computer). I have good internet connection between Win7 on this computer and the laptops around the house with 7. Here is a screenshot of 7's internet data on the left, and the Device Manager of XP on the right. Notice all the yellow ????


At this stage, I don't know what to look for or how to approach this, so I would appreciate some direction from one of you masterminds. Thanks muchly

Gomer said:

theog said:

Hi Gomer

Well done.
You are welcome, we are here 24/7.

Good Morning Everyone or Afternoon for you, Ray,
You're going to regret saying "here 24/7" :)

Unfortunately, I have been unable to lock myself in a room and stick to this dual boot until it is completely working, but it looks like I might have a couple days this week to pick at the problems.

I find that XP cannot connect to the internet. It can't find anything it needs hardware-wise, and I'm having a hard time wrapping my old mind around this with the conflicting ways and terms of the two programs. I'll try and give you some info:

I have DSL with a DLink router (cable-linked between the phone company's router, which didn't seem to give much coverage, and my computer). I have good internet connection between Win7 on this computer and the laptops around the house with 7. Here is a screenshot of 7's internet data on the left, and the Device Manager of XP on the right. Notice all the yellow ????


At this stage, I don't know what to look for or how to approach this, so I would appreciate some direction from one of you masterminds. Thanks muchly

You need to go to the Dell website & download the Win XP drivers for model.
or
you may find them on Dell drivers CD.

Followed this guide perfectly, but it didn't work. EasyBCD didn't like my system and therefore wouldn't work. Dual booting just isn't for me, I guess.

If you install WIn7 last it will configure the Dual Boot itself. Or use separate HD's and boot via BIOS.