Dual boot Vista64, Windows 7 32 problem

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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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Me
OS
Vista, Windows 7
CPU
Intel Q6600 quad core
Motherboard
Asus
Memory
4gb
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ATI 3870x2
Sound Card
X-fi Gamer
Monitor(s) Displays
dual 22"
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1620x1080
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2x 500gb
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black
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air
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Saitek Eclipse
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Logitec MX518
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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,
Shawn
 

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ASUS ROG Maximus XI Formula Z390
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64 GB (4x16GB) G.SKILL TridentZ RGB DDR4 3600 MHz
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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.

Jamie
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Me
OS
Vista, Windows 7
CPU
Intel Q6600 quad core
Motherboard
Asus
Memory
4gb
Graphics Card(s)
ATI 3870x2
Sound Card
X-fi Gamer
Monitor(s) Displays
dual 22"
Screen Resolution
1620x1080
Hard Drives
2x 500gb
Case
black
Cooling
air
Keyboard
Saitek Eclipse
Mouse
Logitec MX518
Internet Speed
1.3mbps
Can you see the Vista partition in Windows 7?

Oooops, posted at the same time.
Glad you solved it!
 

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OS
WIN 7 x64
Jamie, I'm happy to hear that you got it sorted. :)
 

My Computer

Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Self built custom
OS
64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
CPU
Intel i7-8700K OC'd to 5 GHz
Motherboard
ASUS ROG Maximus XI Formula Z390
Memory
64 GB (4x16GB) G.SKILL TridentZ RGB DDR4 3600 MHz
Graphics Card(s)
ASUS ROG-STRIX-GTX1080TI-O11G-GAMING
Sound Card
Integrated
Monitor(s) Displays
2 x Samsung Odyssey G7 27"
Screen Resolution
2560x1440
Hard Drives
1TB Samsung 990 PRO M.2,
4TB Samsung 990 PRO PRO M.2,
TerraMaster F8 SSD Plus NAS
PSU
Seasonic Prime Titanium 850W
Case
Thermaltake Core P3
Cooling
Corsair Hydro H115i
Keyboard
Logitech wireless K800
Mouse
Logitech MX Master 4
Internet Speed
2 Gb/s Download and 100 Mb/s Upload
Antivirus
Malwarebyte Anti-Malware Premium
Browser
Google Chrome
Other Info
Logitech Z625 speaker system,
Logitech BRIO 4K Pro webcam,
HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M477fdn,
APC SMART-UPS RT 1000 XL - SURT1000XLI,
Galaxy S23 Plus phone
yeah, I feel dumb for not noticing it sooner :)
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Me
OS
Vista, Windows 7
CPU
Intel Q6600 quad core
Motherboard
Asus
Memory
4gb
Graphics Card(s)
ATI 3870x2
Sound Card
X-fi Gamer
Monitor(s) Displays
dual 22"
Screen Resolution
1620x1080
Hard Drives
2x 500gb
Case
black
Cooling
air
Keyboard
Saitek Eclipse
Mouse
Logitec MX518
Internet Speed
1.3mbps
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