Dual Boot Installation with Windows 7 and XP


  1. Posts : 32
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
       #1270

    IMPORTANT NOTE TO ALL THOSE HAVING ERRORS WITH DUAL BOOTING


    Sorry for caps in title, trying to point out to people

    I went to get assistance from a HP's official stores, and I explained to them what I was trying to do.

    (Extra Info - My problem was that when I come to choosing were to install windows XP, the setup does not show any partitions.)

    The guy said " is your computer i7 ? or i5? " I said its i7. he said straight away " you can totally forget about installing or dual booting windows XP on this Laptop".

    ( Its a HP Pavilion dv6 - 2.8 Ghz - i7 - 8 Gbs ram - 1 TB hard disk - ATI card - Windows 7 Ultimate 64 bit)

    He then explained : " Most new computers ( Desk and Laptops) hard disk's are new, and Windows XP setup can not recognize the hard disk."

    Moreover he said : " Those people who keep talking about SATA and RAID setup, still use older computers, and therefore, the SATA/RAID system works for them."




    TO SUM UP, IF YOUR COMPUTER IS i5 or i7 - YOU CAN CLOSE THIS THREAD BECAUSE NO MATTER WHAT YOU DO, YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO INSTALL/ DUAL BOOT WINDOWS XP.
    I know its a big disappointment, but I just thought I might help some one else, before they waste 3 days of their life pointlessly.
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  2.    #1271

    This is why you need to install the SATA controller drivers, as given in my post just above. These drivers are not in the XP installer because it is too old.

    The processor has nothing to do with it other than that it is a newer computer.

    Have you tried virtualizing XP using XP Mode in Ultimate or Professional, or freeware like Virtual Box, Virtual Player or VMWare in any edition?
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  3. Posts : 32
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
       #1272

    gregrocker said:
    This is why you need to install the SATA controller drivers, as given in my post just above. These drivers are not in the XP installer because it is too old.

    The processor has nothing to do with it other than that it is a newer computer.

    Have you tried virtualizing XP using XP Mode in Ultimate or Professional, or freeware like Virtual Box, Virtual Player or VMWare in any edition?
    I tried virtualizing
    But my needs were not fulfilled by it, Virtual Machine/PC from Microsoft was quite useless because It wouldn't let me install big programs.

    And as I was saying, most hard drives on new computers, are a NEW GENERATION, thats why they don't even accept windows XP - <-- Quoted by HP support assistance official.

    I'm not trying to start a debate, I'm just clearing out my case, so that if some one has the same situation as me, wouldn't waste his time running after this whole thingy
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  4. Posts : 11,408
    ME/XP/Vista/Win7
       #1273

    i7 Lover said:
    Sorry for caps in title, trying to point out to people

    I went to get assistance from a HP's official stores, and I explained to them what I was trying to do.

    (Extra Info - My problem was that when I come to choosing were to install windows XP, the setup does not show any partitions.)

    The guy said " is your computer i7 ? or i5? " I said its i7. he said straight away " you can totally forget about installing or dual booting windows XP on this Laptop".

    ( Its a HP Pavilion dv6 - 2.8 Ghz - i7 - 8 Gbs ram - 1 TB hard disk - ATI card - Windows 7 Ultimate 64 bit)

    He then explained : " Most new computers ( Desk and Laptops) hard disk's are new, and Windows XP setup can not recognize the hard disk."

    Moreover he said : " Those people who keep talking about SATA and RAID setup, still use older computers, and therefore, the SATA/RAID system works for them."




    TO SUM UP, IF YOUR COMPUTER IS i5 or i7 - YOU CAN CLOSE THIS THREAD BECAUSE NO MATTER WHAT YOU DO, YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO INSTALL/ DUAL BOOT WINDOWS XP.
    I know its a big disappointment, but I just thought I might help some one else, before they waste 3 days of their life pointlessly.
    First check for all the Win XP drivers for your hardware.

    You can check your HP notebook here:
    General XP Downgrade Guide for HP Laptops - HP Support Forum
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  5. Posts : 16,119
    7 X64
       #1274

    Nearly all modern operating systems designed for Intel® architecture support the Intel® Core™ i7 processor, although some may require specific versions or processor support files. Microsoft Windows Vista* and Microsoft Windows XP* (with SP2) support the Intel Core i7 processor

    Intel® Core™ i7 Processor &mdash; Integration overview (LGA1366-land package)


    If it not possible with HP - then it appears to be something HP have done - not Intel.

    It may be that XP drivers are not available for such a recent machine .


    most hard drives on new computers, are a NEW GENERATION, thats why they don't even accept windows XP
    I assume he means AFD - I don't know much about xp - but i would imagine it would install and run ok -it would be a good idea to align it using Paragon alignment tool.
    Last edited by SIW2; 07 May 2011 at 09:41.
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  6. Posts : 4
    Windows 7
       #1275

    Brink,

    Excellent tutorial. Is there a way to boot into XP at will from Windows 7? I don't want to have to choose my OS every time I start my computer. Also, I have a hp pavilion laptop. Does the section about RAID setup and the SATA drive in Windows 7 apply to me (alittle over my head)? Thanks!
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  7. Posts : 11,408
    ME/XP/Vista/Win7
       #1276

    earthprime said:
    Brink,

    Excellent tutorial. Is there a way to boot into XP at will from Windows 7? I don't want to have to choose my OS every time I start my computer. Also, I have a hp pavilion laptop. Does the section about RAID setup and the SATA drive in Windows 7 apply to me (alittle over my head)? Thanks!
    First check for all the Win XP drivers for your hardware.

    You can check your HP PC here:
    General XP Downgrade Guide for HP Laptops - HP Support Forum
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  8. Posts : 11,408
    ME/XP/Vista/Win7
       #1277

    gregrocker said:
    Least "choosey" method I know of is to set Win7 as default with 5-10 second menu timeout, so that you really don't have to do anything or wait long unless you know you want to boot into XP.

    Attachment 153619(click to enlarge)
    Hi Greg

    Or the OP can add iReboot to EasyBCD.

    Dual Boot Installation with Windows 7 and XP-ireboot3.png
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  9.    #1278

    Perfect, Theog. IReboot installs to the taskbar a Reboot Menu.
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  10. Posts : 1,797
    Windows 7 Ulti. x64
       #1279

    theog said:
    gregrocker said:
    Least "choosey" method I know of is to set Win7 as default with 5-10 second menu timeout, so that you really don't have to do anything or wait long unless you know you want to boot into XP.

    Attachment 153619(click to enlarge)
    Hi Greg

    Or the OP can add iReboot to EasyBCD.

    Dual Boot Installation with Windows 7 and XP-ireboot3.png
    I tested this on a dual boot machine I use often and find that it works good for me. Thanks for the tip Ray.
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