Boot screen Problem: The XP option restarts the PC

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Hi.

I had W7 7057 & XP running Fine, Dual Boot was working fine
On The Same Disk but different partition:

c: / W7 7057
d: / XP

To install the W7 RC 7100 i've formatted the c: partition and installed on it.
No problems at all during installation. W7 RC is running Fine.

XP is lost, so i've tried to add it to the boot options using EasyBCD 1.7.2, FAILED. Then running as ADMINISTRATOR bcedit.exe:
i've done this:


Heres my boot "overview" takem from EasyBCD
Code:
bcdedit /create {ntldr} /d "Windows XP"
 
bcdedit /set {ntldr} device partition=D:
 
bcdedit /set {ntldr} path \ntldr
 
bcdedit /displayorder {ntldr} /addlast

When i restart the Boot options appears Windows 7 and Windows Xp

But when i choose the XP option and Hit the enter key, the system immediately restarts.


Code:
Entry #1

Name:  Windows 7
BCD ID:  {current}
Drive:  C:\
Bootloader Path:  \Windows\system32\winload.exe
Windows Directory:  \Windows

Entry #2

Name:  Windows Xp
BCD ID:  {ntldr}
Drive:  D:\
Bootloader Path:  \ntldr

Entry #3

Name:  Win XP PRO
BCD ID:  {feeb7bd1-3bcc-11de-86d6-d8002af62693}
Drive:  D:\
Bootloader Path:  \ntldr


Any suggestions about how to fix my boot and recover my XP?

Thanks.
 

My Computer

OS
Windows 7 / Windows XP
Can you post a screenshot of bcdedit, and Disk Management?

Like these:

a102009-02-06_031225.jpg

DISKMANAGEMENT2009-02-04_031947.jpg
 

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System One System Two

  • Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    OS
    7 X64
    CPU
    i5 8400
    Motherboard
    gigabyte b365m ds3h
    Memory
    2x8gb 3200mhz
    Hard Drives
    various
    PSU
    pure power 11 400w cm
    Case
    Coolermaster
    Cooling
    cryorig m9i
  • Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    OS
    7x64
    CPU
    g5400
    Motherboard
    ga b365m ds3h
    Memory
    8gb ddr4 2400
    PSU
    xfx pro 450w
Thanks for your reply
here they are.
 

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OS
Windows 7 / Windows XP
C is the System partition.

Go to folder Options, make sure Hidden files and folders are showing, and untick Hide protected operating system files, Apply, OK.

Post screenshots of your C and D partitions - we are looking for the location of the bootfiles.
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    OS
    7 X64
    CPU
    i5 8400
    Motherboard
    gigabyte b365m ds3h
    Memory
    2x8gb 3200mhz
    Hard Drives
    various
    PSU
    pure power 11 400w cm
    Case
    Coolermaster
    Cooling
    cryorig m9i
  • Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    OS
    7x64
    CPU
    g5400
    Motherboard
    ga b365m ds3h
    Memory
    8gb ddr4 2400
    PSU
    xfx pro 450w
I want to say delete entry number 2 and try booting into XP then, but do not want to ruin anything for you if I'm wrong.

Any other opinions on this? Am I wrong?

The reason I say is because my triple boot with XP shows XP like his number 3.

And why are there two entries pointing to D:?
 

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Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
self built
OS
7600.20510 x86
CPU
P4 550 3.4 GHz HT running at 3.5 GHz
Motherboard
MSI PM8M3-V (MS-7211 v1.x) Micro-ATX mainboard
Memory
OCZ 2 GB(2x1GB) DDR400mHz running @ 414 mHz
Graphics Card(s)
HIS Radeon HD 3850 IceQ 3 Turbo HDMI Dual DL-DVI AGP
Sound Card
MOTU Traveler firewire studio interface 192 kHz 24 bit
Monitor(s) Displays
22" widescreen Acer X223W LCD, 17" Compaq P75 CRT
Screen Resolution
1680x1050 and 1280x1024
Hard Drives
SATA I x2 WD, 400 GB and 120 GB, SATA 2 WD Caviar Black 1 TB
PSU
350W generic
Case
Cybertronpc, it glows blue
Cooling
stock cpu fan, Ice-Q 3 gpu and system, many case fans
Keyboard
Logitch Classical Keyboard 200
Mouse
Logitech Mediaplay cordless
Internet Speed
1792/448 kbits/sec
Other Info
SATA II PCI fake RAID adapter, 1 GB Readyboost, original ATI Remote Wonder (even works with WMC perfectly), Logitech Rumblepad 2 game controller x2
Both Screenshots, thanks for replying.
 

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OS
Windows 7 / Windows XP
Well, I still say to delete entry 2 from your boot menu and try. If I'm wrong, it will not affect booting into 7 and you could still make any changes to the boot loader again.

In the OP, you mention "recover" XP. I understand what you mean, but nothing is actually wrong with XP. You can use bios to change to the XP drive to boot from and it will fine...if you need to get into XP immediately for any reason.

...but ya, the goal here is to get both 7 and XP booting correct from the 7 boot loader of course.
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
self built
OS
7600.20510 x86
CPU
P4 550 3.4 GHz HT running at 3.5 GHz
Motherboard
MSI PM8M3-V (MS-7211 v1.x) Micro-ATX mainboard
Memory
OCZ 2 GB(2x1GB) DDR400mHz running @ 414 mHz
Graphics Card(s)
HIS Radeon HD 3850 IceQ 3 Turbo HDMI Dual DL-DVI AGP
Sound Card
MOTU Traveler firewire studio interface 192 kHz 24 bit
Monitor(s) Displays
22" widescreen Acer X223W LCD, 17" Compaq P75 CRT
Screen Resolution
1680x1050 and 1280x1024
Hard Drives
SATA I x2 WD, 400 GB and 120 GB, SATA 2 WD Caviar Black 1 TB
PSU
350W generic
Case
Cybertronpc, it glows blue
Cooling
stock cpu fan, Ice-Q 3 gpu and system, many case fans
Keyboard
Logitch Classical Keyboard 200
Mouse
Logitech Mediaplay cordless
Internet Speed
1792/448 kbits/sec
Other Info
SATA II PCI fake RAID adapter, 1 GB Readyboost, original ATI Remote Wonder (even works with WMC perfectly), Logitech Rumblepad 2 game controller x2
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