Dual boot Vista64, Windows 7 32 problem


  1. evilsmiley
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    Vista, Windows 7
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    Dual boot Vista64, Windows 7 32 problem


    Hello,

    I have been running windows vista home premium 64bit for some time now and had previously had it set up to dual boot with XP. I just got a windows 7 disc and thought I'd give it a try.

    I reformated the XP partition (as I was having problems and needed to reinstall anyway) and installed 7 on that partition. 7 is a great OS, very few things I don't like about it.

    However, now that I was going to return to Vista to get some work done I find that I am no longer getting the option to boot to it. The boot manager does not appear when I start up my computer (tried hitting ESC at BIOS too and it doesn't give me the option for vista, only 7).

    I downloaded EasyBCD and that doesnt' give me the option for Vista either, only 7.

    can anyone tell me how to get back to vista? (do I have to reinstall that, will it kill 7 then).

    I really appreciate any help on this.

    Thanks,
    Jamie
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  3. Brink
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    Hello Jamie, and welcome to Seven Forums.

    You may be able to do a Startup Repair using your Vista installation DVD to fix this.

    Hope this helps,
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  4. evilsmiley
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    thanks for the reply.

    I found out what the problem is...turns out the fix was pinned just above my post (in the XP dual boot thread). I got back into vista now and everything is working great (just hadn't had a chance to post here about it) Thanks.

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  6. woebetide
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    Can you see the Vista partition in Windows 7?

    Oooops, posted at the same time.
    Glad you solved it!
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  7. Brink
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    Jamie, I'm happy to hear that you got it sorted. :)
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  8. evilsmiley
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    yeah, I feel dumb for not noticing it sooner :)
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