Combine Problem of Windows 7 + Windows XP.

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Hello, All!

I first had XP installed on my PC and then I installed Windows 7 too, means I had two Windows running on one PC. First when I started my PC then on starting, two options came which were: Select OS: 1) Older Version Of Windows (XP) 2) Windows 7 Ultimate. So I could select required Windows for me.

But now my Windows XP got errors, so I re-installed XP and it is running properly. But now when I start PC then it itself own starts Windows XP but it's not giving select OS option. So I'm unable to start Windows 7 but It's running well on drive ( D: ). Means No file has deleted of Windows 7. Now I want that when I start PC then Select OS option again must come, so what can I do for enabling OS menu?

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My Computer My Computer

At a glance

Windows 7 Ultimate.1 GBIntel Standard Gaphic Adapter 82865g
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Fujitsu Siemens.
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate.
Memory
1 GB
Graphics Card(s)
Intel Standard Gaphic Adapter 82865g
Sound Card
SoundMAX Integrated Digital Audio
Monitor(s) Displays
LG 15"
Screen Resolution
1024 X 768
Keyboard
HP.
Mouse
Microsoft.
Internet Speed
PTCL DSL 1MB Connection.
You can try running a startup repair from the win 7 installation disc or you can manually edit the boot files to setup your dual boot again using a program like bcdedit
 

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

Win7 Ultimate X64Intel i5 3570K8GB DDR3 1600Onboard
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Pauly Special
OS
Win7 Ultimate X64
CPU
Intel i5 3570K
Motherboard
Gigabyte Z77X-DS3H
Memory
8GB DDR3 1600
Graphics Card(s)
Onboard
Sound Card
Onboard
Screen Resolution
1280x1024
Hard Drives
Samsung 840 Evo SSD (OS)
1TB Spinner (Data)
PSU
800W Arctic
Case
Cooler Master
Cooling
3x120mm Fans
Keyboard
MS Wireless
Mouse
MS Wireless
Internet Speed
20M
Install EasyBCD 2.0 beta after doing quick registration to use beta.

You'll also need to install Net Framework 2.0 to run EasyBCD in XP,

Add Win7 on Add/Remove tab by name, type and correct drive letter.
Click to expand...

EasyBCD isn't working on Windows XP.


But how can I change the boot.ini file in Windows XP to access Windows 7 on boot screen too. I mean What command should I have to add in Windows XP's boot.ini file to access both XP and 7 on Boot screen. File photo of boot.ini of XP is uploaded to to this thread.
 

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My Computer My Computer

At a glance

Windows 7 Ultimate.1 GBIntel Standard Gaphic Adapter 82865g
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Fujitsu Siemens.
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate.
Memory
1 GB
Graphics Card(s)
Intel Standard Gaphic Adapter 82865g
Sound Card
SoundMAX Integrated Digital Audio
Monitor(s) Displays
LG 15"
Screen Resolution
1024 X 768
Keyboard
HP.
Mouse
Microsoft.
Internet Speed
PTCL DSL 1MB Connection.
Are these on separate HD's? The reason I ask is that you say Win7 is still running ok even though reinstalling XP removed it from Dual Boot. Are you accessing it via BIOS shortcut key, or BIOS boot order, at Start up?

If so, this is actually a better way of dual booting as the drives remain independent when booted via BIOS.

If you have only one HD here, then please post back a screenshot of the EasyBCD listings. Have you tried adding Win7 on the Add/Remove tab?

If you can boot Win7, use EasyBCD 2.0 from there to Add XP.
 
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