Install existing VHD to boot menu of Windows XP


  1. bernard
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    Install existing VHD to boot menu of Windows XP


    Hi. I reinstalled XP so there's no boot menu where I chose OS to run (XP or 7 from VHD) now. How to add this VHD to boot menu?
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  3. Bare Foot Kid
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    Hello bernard.



    It looks like it may be possible to get EasyBCD to do that, give it a go and please keep me informed how it sorts out for future reference.

    EasyBCD Free Boot Manager Software

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