Solved Can't switch between 2 OS installed on my comp

[Nairwen]

Hi,

I have installed Windows XP on 2nd partition of my hard drive and now I can't switch back to Windows 7 which was installed before on my 1st partition. When I turn on my comp W XP loads automaticly and I get no choice to choose W 7. Any idea how could I switch between the 2 OS?

 

[SIW2]

Run startup repair from win 7 dvd - might take 3 runs.

Then you will be able to boot into win7 and add XP entry to win7 boot menu, either manually ( if you know how ), or use easybcd2.0 to do it .

EasyBCD 2.1 Beta Builds - The NeoSmart Forums

 

[ie9]

Did you take a look at this: http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/8057-dual-boot-installation-windows-7-xp.html

 

[Hopalong X]

+1 IE9 Suggestion.

Use Method Two in the tutorial and install Easy BCD also add the
.Net Framework so Easy BCD will work if it isn't installed already.
You already did everything else so Step 7 thru 12 is what your missing.
Mike

7. In XP, download and install .Net Framework 2.0 (32-bit) verison or .Net Framework 2.0 (64-bit) version and EasyBCD for your 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x86) XP.
NOTE: In XP, Net Framework is required to be installed to run the free program EasyBCD.

 

[Nairwen]

Yeah I skipped those steps, silly me. It's working now, thanks for help.

 

[SIW2]

lol.

Glad you got it working.

 

[ie9]

Yeah I skipped those steps, silly me. It's working now, thanks for help.

You're welcome

 

[Hopalong X]

Excellent.

Mike