Dual Booting Windows 7 & XP

[Mushy121]

Hi guys,

I am currently using Windows 7 but have had to install Windows XP due to some programs not working with Windows 7. I have fully installed Windows XP but at start up it does not give me an option to choose between the two and automatically loads up XP. Is there anyway i can sort this out. :huh:

Thanks for your help in advance.

 

[Jonathan_King]

Welcome!

See this tutorial: http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/8057-dual-boot-installation-windows-7-xp.html

You can also try running a Startup Repair on Windows 7. If the repair doesn't work, try setting the 7 partition as active: http://www.sevenforums.com/installation-setup/34853-common-installation-problems.html

Hope this helps,
~JK

 

[zigzag3143]

Hi guys,

I am currently using Windows 7 but have had to install Windows XP due to some programs not working with Windows 7. I have fully installed Windows XP but at start up it does not give me an option to choose between the two and automatically loads up XP. Is there anyway i can sort this out. :huh:

Thanks for your help in advance.

Yoou need to use an app like bcdedit to edit and create the boot menu. there is a tutorial on its use in the tutorial section here. http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/2676-bcdedit-how-use.html?ltr=B

let us know if you need help

Ken

 

[gregrocker]

Mark Win7 active, boot the Win7 DVD Repair console, click through to recovery tools list, run Startup Repair up to 3 separate times with reboots until 7 starts.

Then install EasyBCD 2.0 after quick registration to use beta. Add XP on Add/remove tab, accept boot files offered, Save and restart.